Choosing the Best Frames for Rectangle Faces

Best Eyeglass Frames for Rectangle Faces

If the time has come for you to shop for new glasses, you shouldn’t stress about picking out a new set of eyeglasses. Even if you don’t know what the best shape is for your face, visiting a professional eye care center can help make the process much easier. After all, those professionals working  there are specially trained to be able to help people find the best and most flattering frames for their face. If you want to have some idea of what to look for, however, there are a few things you can learn about frames and how they are measured, as well as what the best shape of frames is for people who have rectangular faces.

How Are Frames Measured?

Frames are most commonly measured, at least visually, by their height and width. The height and width are  influential factors as far as what they will look like on someone’s face. However, other important measurements including where the temple attachment is located, the diagonal distance between the corners of the frame, and the location of your eyes alignment when the frame is worn are also just a few considerations that can have a profound effect in terms of how the frames look on your individual face.

Of course, the overall shape, color, and frame material are also important factors to take into account. For example if you have a rectangle-shaped face, certain elements should be considered to help find the right pair of glasses for you.

Great Frames for Rectangle Faces

If you have a rectangle-shaped face, choosing frames is all about balance. The frames selected should help to de-emphasize the length of a rectangular shaped face. , Try to pick frames with a deeper vertical dimension along with a darker full rim. Frame Shapes that work well are Aviator, or round or square in shape. You’ll also want to pay particular attention to the color and thickness of the bridge (the area that rests above your nose and connects the two lenses in a pair of glasses). If your eyes are wider set apart a darker thicker bridge serve to help diminish that distance and pull the face inward making it appear that your eyes are not set far apart. .

As previously mentioned, finding the best frames for rectangle faces means finding ones that balance out the length of the face. Since rectangle faces are longer than they are wide, the glasses chosen should  help to shorten the appearance of the face