Best Glasses for an Oblong Face Shape

Frames that are wide and deep balance a long face, so go bigger than you might think.

This guide is for the oblong face shape: face length at least 1.45 times the cheekbone width, and not a heart or diamond shape.

Try

  • Oversized, round and square frames that add width
  • Frames with a strong top line and decorative temples
  • Deeper frames that shorten the length of the face
  • Bold colours and thick frames

Skip or adjust

  • Small, narrow frames that make the face look longer
  • Thin, shallow frames that add no width
  • Very low-set frames that lengthen the nose

More for the oblong face shape

Glasses for other face shapes

These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.