At a glance
- Face shape
- Diamond
- Frames that add contrast
- Oval, cat-eye, browline and rimless frames
- Frames to skip
- Frames narrower than the cheekbones
- Why
- Detail at the brow line widens a narrow forehead; a frame narrower than the cheekbones makes them look wider.
- Fit test
- The frame is as wide as your face at the temples, and the lower edge clears your cheeks when you smile
Put the width above the cheekbones
Look for a frame that balances the narrow forehead without adding bulk beside the widest part of your cheeks. Width around the forehead and chin softens the point of the cheekbones. Extra volume at cheekbone level exaggerates it.
Glasses place a horizontal line across the middle of your face. The top edge, overall width and lens depth each affect how that outline reads. Check the whole frame, not just the lens shape.
Compare shapes at a similar width
Keep oval, cat-eye, browline and rimless styles on your shortlist of glasses for diamond-shaped faces. Compare frames at a similar width so you can judge their shape without changing the fit too.
- Start with oval frames as a contrast option.
- Compare cat-eye and browline frames for detail along the upper edge.
- Include rimless frames among the recommended options.
- Skip frames narrower than your cheekbones if you want to avoid making that width stand out.
Check width first, then lens depth
Choosing by brand or copying a friend's glasses misses the proportions that matter on your face. Compare frame width against temple width, then lens depth against face length. A familiar style name doesn't settle either measurement.
Look straight ahead while checking the frame's width, then smile to check its lower edge. If the frame touches your cheeks, try another fit. Don't choose a narrower frame just to reduce lens depth.
Use the face label as a starting point
For this guide to apply, your cheekbones should be clearly wider than both your forehead and jaw. The diamond face-shape guide explains that outline if you're unsure which features to compare.
The free face-shape finder names the closest prototype from one selfie, processed on your device. That result points you toward the matching frame guidance; you still need to check how the glasses sit.
Questions people ask
- Do cat-eye glasses suit a diamond face?
- Yes. Cat-eye frames are among the recommended shapes, and detail at the brow line helps a narrow forehead look wider.
- Which frames should a diamond face skip?
- Skip frames narrower than your cheekbones if your aim is balance. They make the cheekbones look wider by comparison.
- Are rimless glasses a good option?
- Yes, rimless frames are on the recommended list. Check their width and lens depth, and make sure the lower edge clears your cheeks when you smile.
Written from the measurements and ingredient facts on this site, then checked for the usual mistakes. Not medical advice.
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