Not sure which frames will suit you best? Choosing the right pair of prescription glasses can feel daunting — especially if you’re new to buying glasses online, or you haven’t purchased a pair for a while. But once you know what to look for, it’s easy! The right frames highlight your best facial features — whether that’s your cheekbones, jawline, or eyes — and also reflect your personal style.
At Glasses Direct, we make it simple to find a flattering pair of glasses for your face shape, skin tone, hair colour, and lifestyle. Here’s how to choose your perfect pair.
Choose a pair of glasses that suit your face shape
The best way to start is by identifying your unique face shape. Our handy Face Shape Guide can help you see which frame styles complement your features — whether you have wide cheekbones, a narrow forehead, rounded chin, or full cheeks.
Different face shapes suit different glasses styles:
Square face shape: Round frames or oval shapes soften strong angles.
Round face shape: Square, Wayfarer, or rectangular frames add structure and definition.
Triangle face shape: Browline or cat-eye frames draw attention upward and balance your features.
Oblong / oval face shape: Most styles suit you — from metal aviators to classic acetate frame shapes — but avoid very narrow or wide silhouettes that exaggerate the length and shape of your face.
Heart-shaped face: Oval frames or soft Wayfarer styles flatter wider foreheads and narrow chins.
Diamond face shape: Oval or semi-rimless frames balance sharp cheekbones and defined jawlines.
Match your eyewear to your skin tone
Your skin tone can help you find glasses that enhance your natural colouring:
- Warm skin tones: Look great in rich, earthy shades — gold, brown, olive, amber, or dark tortoiseshell.
- Cool skin tones: Suit silver, gunmetal, lilac, icy blue, grey, or black frames.
✨ Style tip: If you wear contact lenses sometimes, wearing glasses can be a great way to make a fashion statement. Try bold, colourful frames — like bright red cat-eyes or funky tortoiseshell vintage browline specs — to change up your look.
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Choose glasses frames that enhance your eye colour
Your eye colour can also guide you to the best frames.
Choosing frames that complement your eye colour can make your eyes pop:
- Blue eyes: Transparent grey, navy, or amber-coloured frames look stunning.
- Green or hazel eyes: Tortoise tones, purple, gold, or bronze metal frames bring out their warmth.
- Brown eyes: Shine behind green, bright blue, or warm-toned glasses frames.
The right frame colour enhances your natural features and adds balance to your look.
Find glasses that suit your hair colour
Your hair colour also plays a part in which frame style will suit you best:
- Warm hair colours (golden blonde, auburn and chestnut): Tortoiseshell, earthy green, chocolate brown acetate, and warm metallics look dazzling.
- Cool hair colours (ash blonde, grey, jet black and platinum): Silver, gunmetal, navy, and transparent frames complement cool undertones.
We recommend experimenting with colour and shape to find your best glasses match. Sometimes a contrasting colour or bold frame can completely refresh your look.
Try before you buy with our free Home Trial
Still not sure which glasses suit you best? Use our free Home Trial to try up to four frames at home — including round, rectangular, cat-eye, and aviator styles. Experiment with different frame sizes and shapes and see how they look with your favourite outfits before you buy glasses online. You can wear them around the house, check the fit, and get opinions from friends or family.
It’s a fun, risk-free alternative to trying on frames at your local opticians, allowing you to decide which glasses suit you best before you order your favourites online.
Choose frames similar to your favourite pair
If you already have a go-to frame style or brand, browse our full range of prescription sunglasses and eyeglasses online to find something similar. Filter by frame shape, size, colour, price, or material.
Find frames that fit you perfectly
Comfort is just as important as style. Use our Best Fit Machine to compare the measurements of your current eyewear with new glasses. It ensures your next pair fits just right — no slipping, no pinching, just perfect all-day comfort.
Discover your perfect pair of glasses with Glasses Direct
Whether you’re new to wearing glasses or looking to refresh your current frames, Glasses Direct makes it easy to find styles that flatter you. From our Face Shape Guide to our Free Home Trial and Best Fit Machine, you’ll have all the tools you need to find glasses that truly suit your face shape and represent your unique sense of style. Plus, we have plenty of eyewear options — from multifocals to stylish blue light glasses.
Find your perfect pair today — try them on at home for free!
