Round Face Frame

Angular styles — square, rectangle, geometric, and cat eye frames — work best because they contrast with the face's natural curves and add definition.

Yes, as long as they're angular rather than round. Oversized square or geometric frames can add structure and make the face appear more proportioned, but oversized round frames will have the opposite effect.

Generally yes. Thicker, more defined frames add the structure a round face benefits from, while very thin frames tend to blend in and leave the roundness unaddressed.

No — glasses that sit too high and cover the eyebrows disrupt facial proportion. Frames should sit just below the brow line, allowing the eyebrows to remain visible and frame the face naturally.

Frames that are wider than your face's widest point, sit high on the nose bridge, and have upswept or angular lines (like cat eye or geometric styles) create the most slimming, elongating effect.

Square, rectangle, cat eye, and geometric frames are the top choices. The common thread is angularity — any frame shape with clear structure and straight or upswept lines will complement a round face.