Choosing glasses that truly suit you comes down to three factors: your face shape, your skin tone, and your eye colour. Match your frame style and colour to these three elements and you will look polished, not just corrected. The sections below break each factor down so you can shop with confidence.
How Does Face Shape Affect Which Frames Suit You?
Your face shape is the starting point for any frame decision. The goal is contrast — a frame that balances your natural proportions.
Oval face: Almost any frame works. Aviators, round frames, and square frames all suit oval faces well.
Round face: Angular or rectangular frames add definition and make the face appear longer and slimmer.
Square face: Round or oval frames soften a strong jawline and wide forehead.
Heart face: Wider at the forehead and narrower at the chin — bottom-heavy frames like club-masters balance the proportions.
Oblong face: Oversized or deep frames with decorative temples add width and break the length.
Which Frame Colours Work Best for Your Skin Tone?
Skin tone is divided into warm (yellow, peachy, or golden undertones) and cool (pink, red, or bluish undertones). Identifying yours makes frame colour selection straightforward.
Warm Skin Tones
Earthy, warm frame colours complement golden and olive complexions. Look for tortoiseshell, honey brown, caramel, olive green, warm gold, and copper. These shades echo the warmth in your skin without clashing.
Cool Skin Tones
Frames with cool or high-contrast hues work best on fair or pinkish complexions. Consider black, silver, gunmetal, jewel tones like sapphire or emerald, and rose-gold. These shades create a clean, crisp contrast against cooler skin.
Neutral Skin Tones
If you fall somewhere in the middle, you have the most flexibility. Nude frames, classic tortoiseshell, and versatile metallics all work well, as do most bolder accent colours if you want to make a statement.
Can Your Eye Colour Guide Your Frame Choice?
Eye colour is a subtler influence than face shape or skin tone, but it can create a striking effect when used deliberately.
Brown eyes: The most versatile — nearly every frame colour works. Warm amber and gold frames intensify the richness of dark eyes.
Black eyes: Deep, dark frames create a bold, cohesive look. Bright accent colours like red or cobalt create vivid contrast.
Hazel eyes: Green or warm brown frames draw out the green and gold flecks, making hazel eyes appear more vibrant.
Light brown or honey eyes: Warm tones like caramel, copper, and olive green complement the golden undertones in light brown eyes.
Putting It All Together: A Quick Decision Framework
Start with face shape to narrow down frame silhouettes. Then filter by skin tone to eliminate clashing colours. Finally, use eye colour as the fine-tuning step to pick the specific shade within your shortlisted options. This three-step process prevents overwhelm and leads to a frame you will reach for every day.
If you are still unsure, Rimloo offers a virtual try-on feature so you can see frames on your own face before you buy — removing the guesswork entirely.
