How to Choose Frames That Suit Your Face and Your Life

Choosing glasses is personal. You’ll wear them every day, in every photo, through every season of your life. The good news is that finding frames you love isn’t guesswork, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Start with your face, but don’t stop there

The classic advice is to balance your frame shape against your face shape, and there’s truth to it:

• Round faces are flattered by angular, rectangular frames that add definition.
• Square faces soften with round or oval frames.
• Oval faces can carry almost anything, lucky you.
• Heart-shaped faces balance well with frames that are wider at the bottom.

But face shape is only a starting point. The frames that truly work for you also fit your coloring, your features, and, most importantly, your personality.

Fit is where it gets technical

A frame can look great on the shelf and still be wrong for you. Good fit is about proportion and engineering:

• The frame should be about as wide as your face, with your eyes centered in each lens.
• The bridge should sit comfortably without pinching or sliding.
• The temple arms should hug gently without pressure behind the ears.
• Heavier prescriptions pair best with certain frame shapes and materials to keep lenses thin and light.

This is exactly where an optician earns their keep. We match your frames to your prescription so your lenses look their best and feel comfortable all day.

Have more than one pair

Think of eyewear the way you think of shoes. A polished pair for work, something relaxed for the weekend, prescription sunglasses for San Diego’s sunshine. Different frames for different parts of your life is a feature, not an indulgence.

Why we curate our collections

We’re an independent practice, which means we choose every line we carry, from Ray-Ban and Etnia Barcelona to Krewe, Lool, and Modo, because we believe in it. You won’t find the same wall of look-alike frames as the big chains. You’ll find pieces with character, and honest guidance to help you choose.

Ready to find your next favorite pair? Visit us at any location, or browse the collection online.