How to choose glasses for long faces

Frames styles that work well for long faces

There’s no reason to have a long face about, well, having a long face. In fact, a longer face shape pairs well with almost any style of glasses, so you’ll have plenty of choices. To help break up the length of your face, you’ll want to try on glasses that are on the larger side. 

Bold shapes and eyeglasses with decorative details end to help draw attention to your eyes and can add width to your face. Narrow or rectangular shapes can tend to make faces appear longer. 

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Do I have a long face shape?

Not to be confused with an oval-shaped face, a long face tends to be slightly longer and narrower than oval shapes. The width of the jawline, cheeks and forehead will all be roughly the same. However, these features may appear to be narrower than other face shapes. 

If you have a long-shaped face, your face’s length is about twice as long as its width. 

Try these glasses for a long face shape. 

Square glasses 

It’s hip to be square if you have a long face. The sharper corners of square glasses tend to help balance out the length of your face and complement your narrow features. Choose frames that are slightly wider than your cheekbones to help make your face appear broader. 

Two-toned glasses 

Want an easy trick for making your face instantly appear wider? Try two-toned glasses. The color-top frames can tend to create an optical illusion that draws focus upward toward your eyes rather than to the length of your face. 

Thick frame glasses 

They may have a scholastic flair, but thick frame eyeglasses are trending in a big way. Adding bulk to your eyewear with these geek-chic frames can add width to your face for a more balanced look.  

Aviator glasses 

Let’s face it: It’s pretty much impossible not to look cool in a pair of aviators aviator glasses. But what’s even cooler is that the tapered shape, which includes a wider top and narrower bottom, can really complement a long face.  

Long faces have a long list of options when it comes to selecting a just-right pair of frames. Whether you’re looking for a more polished, academic look or prefer a more casually cool style, you’re sure to find a pair that makes your personality pop.  

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While you might have narrower features to consider when it comes to fit, always remember to choose eyeglasses that fit snugly across the bridge of your nose (without being too tight) and in which your eyes appear centered, and you’ll be good to go.  

Schedule an eye exam to get your prescription and enjoy looking for your new favorite pair of glasses. 

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