Heart-Shaped Face: How to Choose Glasses
September 16, 2026
A wider forehead that narrows down to a slimmer chin, high cheekbones... if that sounds like you, your face may be heart-shaped. But with so many glasses styles out there, between rectangular, aviator, or round frames, it can be hard to tell which one will actually suit you.
Good news: a few simple pointers are all you need to guide your choice. This guide walks you through how to recognize this face shape, which glasses styles bring out its best features, and which ones deserve a bit more thought. You will also find answers to the most common questions on the topic.
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How to Recognize a Heart-Shaped Face
A heart-shaped face is usually recognized by a wider forehead, often the widest part of the face, that narrows gently down to a slimmer chin, sometimes even a pointed one. The cheekbones tend to be high and well-defined, which adds to the contrast between the upper and lower parts of the face.
This face shape gives you expressive, well-defined features. A good way to check: if your forehead looks noticeably wider than your chin, chances are your face is heart-shaped. And good news, this shape pairs particularly well with frames that know how to balance the top and bottom of the face.
Glasses Styles That Flatter a Heart-Shaped Face
The basic rule is simple: frames that help balance a wider forehead with a narrower chin tend to work well with this face shape. Here are three styles that pair naturally with a heart-shaped face, all available in our heart-shaped face glasses collection.
Rectangular Frames
With their clean, structured lines, rectangular frames create a nice contrast with the natural curves of a heart-shaped face. They bring some of the attention down toward the lower half of the face, which helps balance a narrower chin.
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Aviator Frames
Their slightly rounded shape and generous width pair well with a wider forehead, spreading the attention across the whole face rather than just the top. This style brings a relaxed vibe while keeping the proportions well balanced.
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Round or Oval Frames
The soft lines of round or oval frames help soften the sharper angles of the forehead and cheekbones. They create a smoother transition down toward the rest of the face for a natural, harmonious look.
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Eyeglass shapes to avoid for a heart-shaped face
Some frame styles deserve a bit more thought if you have a heart-shaped face, though that does not mean you need to rule them out entirely. Bottom-heavy frames, like some pronounced butterfly styles, tend to add to the contrast between a wider forehead and a narrower chin rather than softening it.
Very oversized frames are also worth approaching carefully, since they can add even more weight to a forehead that is already wide. Along the same lines, decorative details concentrated at the top of the frame, like heavily embellished temples near the forehead, draw even more attention to an area that is already prominent.
These are general guidelines, not hard rules. Style is always a personal choice, and a frame that falls outside these recommendations can still be the right one for you if it feels like you. If you are not entirely sure about your face shape, our guides to oval face shapes and round face shapes can help you confirm it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Find Glasses That Suit Your Heart-Shaped Face
At the end of the day, there is no single right answer when it comes to choosing your glasses. The guidelines in this article give you a solid starting point, but your personal style is still the most important factor in your decision.
If you would like to try on a few styles before deciding, our in-store advisors are happy to help you find the frame that truly suits you. Shop our heart-shaped face glasses online or book an appointment at a store near you to try them on in person.
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Heart-Shaped Face: How to Choose Glasses
Learn how to spot a heart-shaped face and find glasses that flatter it, plus which styles to avoid.
