Real Face Shape Detector

Frame guide

Frames should fit the face — and the prescription.

Use proportion to narrow the shortlist, then check width, bridge fit, and lens depth. A frame that looks balanced on the outline can still be uncomfortable if the fit is wrong.

Filter by shape

10 options across all seven readings

Rectangular frames

A horizontal frame with a crisp lower edge and modest depth.

The straight line contrasts with soft cheeks and can add structure to a round or oval outline.

angularmedium widthcontrast

Suggested for: Round · Oval

Browline frames

A stronger top rim with a thinner or rimless lower edge.

Puts visual weight across the brow line, which can balance a narrow forehead or a wider jaw.

classicupper emphasisstructured

Suggested for: Triangle · Oval · Round

Round frames

A circular or softly rounded lens with a thin rim.

Curves soften a square jaw or an angular hairline. Keep the frame small enough that it does not repeat a round face.

softthin rimround

Suggested for: Square · Heart · Diamond

Aviator frames

A teardrop lens with a double bridge and a little more depth below the eye line.

The lower lens adds weight toward the cheeks and jaw, which can balance a wider forehead.

teardropcasuallower emphasis

Suggested for: Heart · Triangle · Oval

Cat-eye frames

An upswept outer corner and a slightly wider top line.

The lift draws attention to the upper face and can balance a strong jaw or add width at the temples.

upsweptstatementtemple width

Suggested for: Triangle · Square · Round

Oval frames

A gently curved lens that is wider than it is tall.

A low-contrast frame that follows the face without repeating a sharp angle. Useful when you want the face to lead.

softlow contrasteveryday

Suggested for: Square · Diamond · Heart

Geometric frames

A hexagonal or angled lens with a thin metal rim.

Adds a deliberate angle without a heavy browline. It can give a round face definition while staying light.

angularthin rimmodern

Suggested for: Round · Oval · Heart

Rimless frames

Minimal rim with the lens shape doing most of the work.

Keeps the face visible and avoids adding another strong horizontal line. A good option when frames tend to overwhelm you.

minimallightweightlow contrast

Suggested for: Diamond · Heart · Oval

Oversized square frames

A larger lens with a soft square corner and a wide fit.

The scale can shorten a long face and the horizontal line adds width. Check that the frame does not sit on the cheeks.

oversizedwidehorizontal

Suggested for: Oblong · Oval

Narrow rectangle frames

A slim, wide rectangle with a low lens depth.

A strong horizontal line that can make a long face feel shorter. Avoid if you want to soften a very angular jaw.

narrowwidehorizontal

Suggested for: Oblong · Oval

Frame context

The frame is a line across the face.

Compare the shapes →
Close-up portrait reference of a man with a square face, broad forehead, and defined jaw corners.Square
SquareBroad forehead, strong jaw corners, and clear angles.
Close-up portrait reference of a woman with a round face, full cheeks, and a soft jawline.Round
RoundFull cheeks with a gentle, curved jawline.
Split-face symmetry study of a woman with a diamond-shaped face, prominent cheekbones, and a narrow forehead.Symmetry studyDiamond
DiamondA split-face symmetry study of prominent cheekbones and narrow ends.

Frame width, bridge fit, and lens depth still outrank the outline. Use the shape as a shortlist, then try frames on.

Fit before style

The three checks that matter most.

Face shape can suggest a direction, but fit determines whether you will actually wear the frames. Check these before you fall in love with a shape.

01

Width

The frame should roughly follow the widest part of the face without pressing into the temples.

02

Bridge

The bridge should sit comfortably on the nose without sliding. A gap or pinch will undermine any style.

03

Depth

The lower rim should not rest on your cheeks when you smile. Lens depth changes the balance quickly.

Contrast is the real styling lever

A frame is a strong horizontal object on the face. Angular frames add contrast to soft curves; round frames soften a sharp jaw; a strong browline shifts attention upward. The face-shape labels help you predict that contrast, but the frame’s colour, thickness, and scale often matter just as much.

Glasses and the detector

The detector can analyze a photo with glasses, but thick frames, strong reflections, and heavy tint can hide the cheek and eye contours. For the cleanest measurement, use a photo without glasses if you can. For frame shopping, the shape reading is a starting point, not a prescription for a particular pair.