Why Most Frames Suit an Oval Face
An oval face is a little longer than wide, with cheekbones slightly wider than a softly rounded jaw. There's nothing to balance, so glasses don't need to correct the outline. That's why oval faces can wear almost any frame shape. It's also the most common face shape: 22% of the 4,032 celebrities Ollie's face scan measured.
Frames That Look Best
Wayfarer: slightly trapezoid and the classic all-rounder. Rectangular: clean and professional. Square: adds definition to soft features. Round: an oval face can carry round frames that would make a round face look fuller. Aviator: the teardrop shape suits oval faces' gently narrowing jaw. Geometric: hexagon and octagon frames for something different.
The Rule That Matters: Size
Choose frames about as wide as the widest part of your face, the cheekbones on an oval face. Too wide and they overwhelm it; too narrow and the face looks longer and wider around them. The top of the frame should sit along the brow line, and the bottom shouldn't rest on the cheeks when you smile.
Frames to Be Careful With
Very oversized frames can hide the face's balance. Very deep frames on a long oval face, or very narrow frames, can make it look longer. If you sit between oval and oblong, a frame with a strong top line, such as a browline or wayfarer, helps.
Make sure you're oval first; it's the shape people most often assume. The free face scan in Ollie Stylist measures it in your browser and recommends frames, haircuts and beards. For other shapes see glasses for round faces.
Read more: Glasses for Square Faces: Frames That Soften the Jaw