7 Glasses That Instantly Make You Look Younger — No Stylist Required

Choosing the right pair of glasses is more than just picking a frame you like — it’s about finding one that flatteringly complements your face shape, enhances your features, and reflects your personal style. Below is a fact-checked, step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.

1. Identify Your Face Shape

Before you can pick the “right” glasses, you first need to know the general shape of your face. Most people fall into one of these common categories: oval, round, square, heart (inverted triangle), diamond, or oblong/rectangular.

• Stand in front of a mirror (hair pulled back if needed), trace the outline of your face from forehead to chin.
• Compare your measurements: Forehead width vs cheekbone width vs jawline width and face length from hairline to chin

Use these definitions:

• Oval: Balanced proportions; cheekbones slightly wider than jawline.
• Round: Full cheeks, rounded chin, width and length roughly the same.
• Square: Broad forehead and jawline; angular features.
• Heart: Broad forehead/cheeks narrowing to a pointed chin.
• Diamond: Narrow forehead and jawline, widest at the cheekbones.
• Oblong/Rectangular: Face longer than it is wide; straight sides.

Tip: Many faces are a mix of shapes, so consider the one your features most resemble.

2. Match Frame Style to Face Shape

Once you know your face shape, you can use guidelines to select frames that bring balance and enhance your best features. These are guidelines, not rigid rules. At the end of the day, comfort and style matter too.

Round Face

• Characteristics: Full cheeks, rounded chin, few sharp angles.
• What to pick: Frames with strong angles, rectangular or square shapes to create contrast and lengthen the face.
• What to avoid: Frames that are too round or oversized, which will emphasise the roundness.

Square Face

• Characteristics: Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features.
• What to pick: Soft, rounded or oval frames to soften those angles. Thin rims, rimless or semi-rimless are good choices.
• What to avoid: Heavy, boxy or highly angular frames that emphasize the squareness.

Heart-Shaped Face

Characteristics: Broad forehead/cheekbones, narrow chin.

What to pick: Frames that are wider than your forehead, or with a heavier bottom half, to balance your chin. Light colors or rims help. Cat-eye works well.

What to avoid: Top-heavy frames or those with heavy decoration on the upper rim which further widen the forehead.

Diamond Face

• Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline, widest at cheekbones.
• What to pick: Emphasise the eyes and cheekbones with oval, rimless, or cat-eye frames. Top-heavy styles also work.
• What to avoid: Very narrow frames that highlight the narrow forehead or narrow jawline further.

Oval Face

• Why it works: An oval face has balanced proportions and gently curved lines.
• What to pick: Most frame shapes will work well. Try square, rectangular or oversized styles to add structure. Frames Direct
• What to avoid (maybe): Very narrow frames that further elongate your face.

Oblong / Rectangular Face

Characteristics: Face is longer than it is wide, straight sides, sometimes high forehead.

What to pick: Frames that add width — wide, oversized frames, thick rims, frames with decorative temples to break up the length.

What to avoid: Very narrow, small frames or frames that sit too high on the face which elongate it further.

Bonus: Thick, Outdated Eyewear For Seniors

The Issue: Thick, bulky frames can overpower your features and make your overall look appear dated.

The Simple Solution: You don’t need to spend a fortune to refresh your eyewear style — many online retailers now offer chic, contemporary frames starting at just $20—$30. Opt for lighter, thinner designs in timeless shapes like cat-eye or softly rounded frames. A quick update can instantly modernize your look without the cost of an optician’s visit.

These glasses can totally upgrade your look, but if you’re curious about the ones that can actually make you look younger, stay tuned — that’s coming next.