Round Face Glasses Advice: What I Learned Through Trial and Error

I have a round face with soft features and similar width and length proportions. For years, I struggled to find glasses that didn't make my face look even rounder. Here's the round face glasses advice I wish someone had given me earlier.

My Round Face Mistakes

My first few pairs of glasses were all round or oval frames. They looked cute in the store, but on my face, they emphasized my roundness rather than balancing it. I needed angular frames to add definition.

What Actually Works for Round Faces

Through research and experimentation, I discovered that angular frames work best:

Rectangular frames - Add structure and length to my face

Square frames - Create angles that balance roundness

Cat-eye styles - The upward sweep adds visual length

Geometric shapes - Any angular design helps

What to Avoid

I learned the hard way that certain styles don't flatter round faces:

Round frames - Make my face look rounder

Small frames - Get lost on my face

Overly decorative frames - Add visual weight

The "Rule" I Sometimes Break

Here's something important: while angular frames generally work better, I've found some slightly rounded frames that I love. The key is that they're not perfectly circular - they have some structure.

As one experienced glasses wearer told me: "Use face shape guidelines as a starting point, but don't feel like you must follow them exactly." I agree completely.

My Current Approach

Now when I shop for glasses, I:

Start with rectangular or square frames

Look for frames that add vertical lines

Avoid perfectly round shapes

Try on everything that interests me, even if it "breaks the rules"

Understanding my face shape helped me narrow down options, but trying different styles taught me what actually looks good on me. Don't be afraid to experiment.