The General Rules

• The frame shape should contrast with the face shape.
• The frame size should be in proportion to the face size.
• Eyes should appear centered in the frame.

A long nose: low, dark, straight bridges shorten the nose.
close-set eyes: clear bridges widen close-set eyes.
wide-set eyes: dark bridges make wide-set eyes appear closer together.
strong prescription / thick lenses: oval shapes and high-index lenses minimize the thickness of lenses
long profile: low temples shorten a long profile
short face: high temples lengthen a face
high forehead: to shorten a high forehead, try a frame that is even with the brow, or slightly higher.
wide jaw: wide jaws can be offset by a narrow frame with a pronounced horizontal line.
narrow face: decorative or contrasting temples can widen a face.