Choosing a new pair of glasses can be a little daunting if you're not sure what suits you. The frames you wear can make a huge difference to how you look, and it feels good to be confident you've got the best ones for you. The trick is to figure out what you'd like your glasses to do for your face: which features would you like to enhance, and which would you rather tone down a little?

Adding some softness to a prominent jawline

If your face is very square and you'd like to look a little softer, go for glasses with a more rounded shape. Oval frames can be even more effective than fully circular ones, so try a few options out to decide what works best for you. Frame thickness also matters; thinner frames will help keep the overall look gentle, rather than adding any more strong lines.

Drawing attention to your eyes

Lots of people feel that their eyes are their best feature, and worry that wearing glasses will detract from them—but that needn't be the case. Bright colours and bold patterns are increasingly popular choices, and they'll highlight your peepers beautifully. Pick big frames with a larger lens to give your eyes plenty of space to shine through!

Evening out a less balanced face shape

If you have a classic 'triangle' face with a wider jaw and narrower temples, try out frames with all the detailing on the top half. These 'half-moon' style glasses tend to have very light wireframes on the bottom, which will give you a little more balance. Go for a style that is a little wider than your jawline to further enhance the effect.

Minimising the look of a high forehead

Bangs aren't the only way to minimise the height of your forehead. Bigger, 'Jackie O'-style glasses can also do a great job of this, particularly cat-eye-shaped lenses that add some extra horizontal lines to your overall look. You can also play with styles and colours to keep the attention away from your hairline.

Slimming down rounder faces and chubbier cheeks

Rounder faces are usually widest at the temples, so go for styles that don't add too much chunkiness there—thinner, lighter frames are a great help, particularly if they come with slender arms that are mostly wire till they reach your ears. You'll want to avoid round or oval shapes, whereas square and rectangular glasses will look fantastic.

Want to learn more? Reach out to a local optometrist.