A mount can turn a face into a fit with its shape or, on the contrary, a heightening if it is wrongly chosen. Before you crack for a model that you like in the window, it is better to know what shape of face you have and what styles of frames really highlight it. Here is our advice.
Why does the shape of the face determine the choice of the mount?
A frame acts as a frame. It attracts the eye to the top of the face and can balance, soften or accentuate certain features according to the lines it draws around the eyes and forehead. The basic principle is to choose a frame shape that contrasts with that of the face. The objective here is to create a visual balance rather than a superposition effect.
A face with rounded strokes will gain in structure with a more angular mount, while a face marked by sharp angles will soften with curves. To be accompanied in this choice by a professional, the website optician.art offers personalized advice according to each person's morphology.
You can then complete this advice with the general markers that you can apply yourself before going to the store. This double approach allows to arrive in fitting with tracks already clear rather than leaving blindly in front of a model wall.
What frame for each face shape?
It's not always easy to know exactly which mount to choose according to his face. However, here are some benchmarks you can rely on to make the best choice.
Round face
Opt for rather rectangular or angular frames. They bring structure and visually elongate the face. Straight lines create a welcome contrast with the natural softness of the cheeks and chin. Avoid the round or oval shapes that accentuate the roundness already present and give an even more rounded facial impression.
Square face
Prefer frames with rounded or oval lines. Indeed, they soften a marked jaw and a wide forehead. This contrast attenuates the general angularity of the face without completely neutralizing it. Too geometric frames, on the other hand, reinforce this angularity and harden all the traits.
Oval face
It is the most versatile morphology that exists in terms of glasses. Most mount shapes are naturally suitable. So you can go from rectangles to rounds through butterflies. Enjoy this freedom to explore more daring, oversized or colorful styles.
Elongated face
Choose wide frames, with decorated branches or glasses higher than long? This makes it possible to visually shorten the face and avoid increasing its length. Avoid fine and narrow frames, as they further extend the vertical line of the face and accentuate the elongation effect.
Face in the heart
Favour larger frames at the bottom than above or round and light models. The latter balance a broader front than the chin. This distribution visually rebalances the proportions downwards of the face. Avoid very marked frames on top like thick eyebrow models. They accentuate the width already present at the front level.
Triangular face
Opt for frames that visually expand the top of the face such as butterfly mounts or models with a decorated upper branch. This type of shape compensates for a jaw larger than the forehead and restores a certain balance between the top and bottom of the face.
What are the other criteria to take into account beyond form?
The color of the frame must match your carnation and the color of your hair. A frame that fits perfectly with your morphology can still swear if its shade does not highlight your complexion.
L’épaisseur de la monture influence également le rendu final. Une monture fine passe plus inaperçue et convient à ceux qui souhaitent un accessoire discret. En revanche, une monture épaisse devient un vrai élément de style capable de structurer un visage tout en affirmant une personnalité.
Enfin, tenez compte de votre usage quotidien, professionnel ou sportif. Cela peut orienter vers des matériaux plus légers pour un port prolongé ou plus résistants pour une activité physique régulière.
