A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead and brow, with high cheekbones tapering to a narrow, often pointed chin. The aim is to balance the top: keep frames light and slim up top, add a little width or weight lower down, and avoid anything that piles visual mass onto the already-wide forehead.
The rule
Balance a wide forehead with width lower down. Not sure this is your shape? Check it free first.
Bottom-heavy, light-coloured, rimless, and round or oval frames. Subtle cat-eye works too. Keep the top line slim.
Aviator, round, and bottom-weighted sunglasses.
Round
Softens strong angles and prominent bone structure.
Aviator
Teardrop lens balances a strong jaw; a near-universal classic.
Wayfarer
Slightly angular and versatile — works for most faces.
Cat-eye
Lifts and widens the upper face, drawing the eye up and out.
Oversized
Adds width and coverage; ideal for sunglasses on longer faces.
Avoid: Heavy, embellished, or top-accented frames and decorative temples — they add weight where the face is already widest.
Heart faces are widest at the forehead and taper to the chin, so lighter tops and fuller bottoms even out the proportions.
Bottom-heavy, light-coloured, rimless, and round or oval frames; a subtle cat-eye works too. The goal is a slim top line and a little fullness toward the bottom of the frame to balance a wide forehead against a narrow chin.
Heavy, embellished or top-accented frames and decorative temples — they add weight exactly where the face is already widest. Bold brow bars and oversized top-heavy frames exaggerate the forehead.
Aviators and round, bottom-weighted styles are ideal — they draw the eye down and add balancing width below the cheekbones. Light rimless sunglasses also flatter without crowding the upper face.
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