Best Glasses for a Oblong Face
An oblong (rectangular) face is clearly longer than it is wide, with a long forehead, fairly straight cheeks and often a longer chin. The job here is the opposite of most shapes - break up the length and add width, so frames with real vertical depth and detail across the temples are your friends.
The rule
Add width and shorten the face. Not sure this is your shape? Try our free face shape detector first.
Best Eyeglasses for a Oblong Face
Tall, deep frames with decorative or contrasting temples - oversized, round, and square frames with real depth.
Best Sunglasses for a Oblong Face
Oversized, round, and wraparound sunglasses.
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Oversized
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Wraparound
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Oversized
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Oversized
Adds width and coverage; ideal for sunglasses on longer faces.
Frames to Avoid with a Oblong Face
Avoid: Small, narrow, or short frames - they make a long face look even longer.
Oblong (rectangular) faces are noticeably longer than wide, so deep frames break the vertical line and add balancing width.
Frequently Asked Questions
What glasses are best for an oblong face?
Tall, deep frames with decorative or contrasting temples - oversized, round and square styles with genuine vertical depth. They break the long line of the face and add balancing width, making it look shorter and fuller.
What should an oblong face avoid in glasses?
Small, narrow or short frames - they leave too much face above and below the lens and make a long face look even longer. Thin wireframes with little depth have the same effect.
What sunglasses suit an oblong face?
Oversized, round and wraparound styles. The extra coverage and width shorten the face and add the proportion a long face is missing.
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