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Round Face Shape
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Round Face Shape
What is a round face?
A round face is characterised by soft, curved lines and equal width and length.
The cheekbones are often the widest part of the face, and the forehead and jawline tend to be less defined.
People with round faces often have a youthful and friendly appearance.
What is a round face?
A round face is characterized by soft, curved lines and equal width and length.
The cheekbones are often the widest part of the face, and the forehead and jawline tend to be less defined. People with round faces often have a youthful and friendly appearance.
What shape and style of eyeglasses is best for round faces?
For round faces, look for glasses with angular lines. Frames that are wider than your cheeks can provide balance for your round face shape. Bold, statement glasses break up your facial features too, so don’t be afraid of color.
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What shape and style of eyeglasses is best for round faces?
For round faces, look for glasses with angular lines. Frames that are wider than your cheeks can provide balance for your round face shape.
Bold, statement glasses break up your facial features too, so don’t be afraid of color.
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Best frame features for round face shapes
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Best frame features for
round face shapes
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Recommended frames for round faces
Recommended frames for
round faces
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Got questions about eye care?
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FAQs
When purchasing prescription eyeglasses from online glasses retailers, you will usually need three things:
- Your up-to-date eye prescription
- Your pupillary distance
- Your vision insurance information (if you have coverage)
Next, follow these steps:
- Choose your frame width: Measure the width of your current glasses or use the SmartBuyGlasses virtual try-on tool to find frames that match your desired width.
- Find frames that suit your face shape: Use the SmartBuyGlasses filtering options to search for frames specifically recommended for your face shape, ensuring a flattering fit.
- Find a frame that suits your style: Browse through the extensive collection of frames on SmartBuyGlasses to discover a frame that aligns with your personal taste.
- Choose your lenses and coatings: Customize your glasses by selecting the lens type (single vision, progressive, etc.), lens material, and additional coatings (anti-reflective, UV protection, etc.) to meet your vision and lifestyle needs.
- Place your order: Add the selected frame and lens options to your cart, provide your prescription details if required, and complete the ordering process by providing your shipping and payment information on the SmartBuyGlasses website.
The rarest face shape is the diamond shape, characterised by a narrow forehead and chin, with wide cheekbones.
- Determine your face shape: Identify if your face is oval, round, square, heart-shaped, or oblong.
- Balance proportions: Choose frames that balance your features, like round or oval frames for square faces.
- Pay attention to size: Opt for frames in proportion to your face, avoiding those that are too wide or narrow.
- Try different styles: Experiment with various frame shapes like aviators, cat-eye, rectangular, or round to find the best fit.
- Utilise virtual try-on tools: SmartBuyGlasses' Virtual Try-On feature helps you see how different frames look on your face
- Retro and vintage styles: Popular vintage-inspired frames include round and oversized square shapes.
- Thin metal frames: Sleek and lightweight metal frames, like titanium or stainless steel, are in vogue.
- Geometric shapes: Frames with unconventional shapes like hexagons or octagons are gaining popularity.
- Sustainable materials: Eco-friendly frames made from recycled or sustainable sources are a growing trend.