If you reckon you have an oval face type, you're lucky! This is because all kinds of glasses tend to look good on an oval face shape thanks to the balanced proportions.
You want to select frames that give some subtle angles to your curved face, but with an oval face shape, any glasses would look great, so don’t be shy to go for something different!
We’ve explored all the options when it comes to the best glasses for oval face shapes below, as well as what frames to avoid and where to find the right glasses.
Do You Have An Oval Face Shape?
Before we get into recommending the best types of glasses to complement your oval face shape, let’s first make sure you have one!
If you have an oval face shape, you will likely recognize some of these common characteristics in your face -
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Narrowing at the forehead and jaw.
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Wider cheekbones.
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Long face silhouette.
If you're unsure whether or not you have an oval face shape we would recommend using our virtual try-on face shape detector to see or use our frame finder quiz!
What Shape Of Glasses Is Best For An Oval Face Shape?
Since an oval face shape is so balanced, it makes choosing glasses to suit your face shape very easy since it's such a versatile shape.
We recommend browline, cat-eye, rectangle, square, horn-rimmed, and polygon to add some extra geometric angles and dimensions to your oval face.
Best For Women
Cateye
Dare to be edgy with a pair of cat eyeglasses for your oval face. Thanks to the sharp angular design at the top of the frames, this draws attention to the upper part of your face while balancing out the narrower chin.
Cateye's glasses speak a thousand words, a mix of playfulness and sophistication. At GlassesShop, we have cat eyeglasses for oval face shapes in every design you could think of.
A few suggestions would be the Denise, perfect for women who love bold designs, and the Eileen, a classic new addition.
Horn Rimmed
A perfect mix of edgy and formal, horn-rimmed eyeglasses are very similar to cat-eye, but a little toned down for those who want something less dramatic.
For an oval face, these frames bring angles to balance out fuller cheek shapes and work perfectly for a tied-together office look.
We have a huge variety of horn-rimmed glasses, from the Mandy in crystal for an elegant look or the Joni glasses for a trendy transparent look.
Polygon
Contemporary and refreshing is what comes to mind when we see polygon frames.
These glasses are perfect for oval face shapes as the geometric design creates a clear contrast against more circular faces - a true statement piece.
Some of our favorite polygon glasses are the Smollet for an elegant look and the Meriden.
Best For Men
Browline
Browline eyeglasses are excellent for men with oval faces due to their heavy upper design, hence the name.
What this does is add a slightly angular look to your face and the width of the brow embellishment can help to slim your wider face around the middle area.
For men, our top picks from our browline range are the Niguel with a tortoise shape design and the Arno for a classic gunmetal aesthetic.
Square
For men with oval faces, square frames are an excellent choice. This is because they provide a strong contrast to the natural shape of the face, changing facial proportions to look even more symmetrical.
Some of our top picks are the Roderick for a smart sleek office look and the Southey which has some more geometric angles in the design.
Rectangle
Rectangular frames like square eyeglasses provide an angular look to a curved oval face. They are wider instead of long which is the opposite of oval face proportions.
These eyeglasses are perfect for any man who wants a refined smart look.
We recommend the Lyndon for a laid-back look due to the thin frame design and the Butler if you're looking for a bolder, thicker frame. All types can be found in our rectangular eyeglass range.
Glasses To Avoid If You Have An Oval Face Shape
Oval face shapes are lucky since the majority of eyeglasses look great as the shape is balanced, however, there are a few frame shapes that might not look as good as others.
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Round frames - Since your shape is already oval, round frames might not provide enough contrast as other angular frames to enhance your face. This isn’t to say they wouldn’t look good, but not the best.
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Oval frames - Just like round frames, oval shapes also don’t provide enough contrast. We would especially recommend avoiding oversized oval frames as they can knock your proportions off balance.
Find The Best Glasses For Oval Face Shapes With GlassesShop
From browlines to cateyes or laid-back square frames, we have every type of frame you could think of at GlassesShop.
All of our eyeglasses have a 365-day guarantee and you can also collect shopping points on every purchase.
Best of all, if you're still unsure whether your eyeglasses will suit your face shape, we provide a virtual try-on function as well as a home try-on offer which allows you to select up to five frames to try on at home for free.
Take a look at our whole range of eyeglasses here and find your dream pair today!