If you have a heart-shaped face, you're in good company. Many famous faces, including Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson, also have this unique facial structure.

While heart-shaped faces are beautiful, finding the right pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses to complement them can be a bit of a challenge. The key is to choose frames that balance out the angles and proportions of your face, while also highlighting your best features.

If you’re feeling like Goldilocks when trying to find frames that suit your heart-shaped face, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you're in the market for a new pair of glasses for work or play, this guide will provide confidence-inducing suggestions for the best frame shapes for heart-shaped faces.

Do You Have a Heart-Shaped Face? 

First things first, how do you know if you have a heart-shaped face?

Here are some defining features of heart-shaped faces:

• Wider forehead and cheekbones
• Narrow chin and jawline
• Forehead is often the widest part of the face
• Face tapers down to a pointy chin

You can often determine if the above characteristics match your face simply by looking in the mirror, but if you want to get more precise, you can use the “measurement method.”

Take a fabric measuring tape and measure the length and width of your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline. If your forehead measurement is the largest, followed by your cheekbones, and then your jawline and chin, you likely have a heart-shaped face. 

If you’ve realized you don’t have a heart-shaped face, don’t fret! Check out our guide to the best glasses for the most common face shapes.

What Are the Best Frame Shapes for Heart-Shaped Faces? 

When it comes to choosing the right frames for a heart-shaped face, the key is to balance out the width of the forehead and cheekbones with the narrowness of the chin and jawline.

Let’s take a look at the top frame shapes that tend to work well for heart-shaped faces.

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#1: Cat-Eye Glasses 

The cat-eye shape is a classic choice for heart-shaped faces. The upswept corners of the frame help balance out the width of the forehead, while the pointed corners work to soften a pointy chin. 

This frame shape is not only practical in terms of balancing features, but also makes a head-turning style statement.

Cat-eye frames have been around for decades and have been worn by countless celebrities and style icons, making them a timeless and feminine choice.

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#2: Round Glasses

Are you drawn to vintage or bohemian styles? Round glasses could be your perfect match!

This frame shape softens the angles of heart-shaped faces, creating a more balanced look. The curved lines of round frames can also help draw the eye downward, making heart-shaped faces appear less top-heavy.

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#3: Square Glasses

Love a modern or minimalistic look? Consider square glasses. Heart-shaped faces tend to have a wide forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow jawline, which can make the face appear top-heavy.

Square glasses work well because they have a strong, angular shape that can add structure and definition to the lower portion of the face, creating a more balanced look.

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#4: Rectangular Glasses 

As with square glasses, rectangular glasses are a great choice for heart-shaped faces because they help balance out the proportions of the face.

The sharp angles of the rectangular frames draw attention away from the wider forehead and chin, while the length of the frames can make the face appear more balanced.

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#5: Pilot Glasses 

If you're looking for a frame shape that can help balance out the proportions of your heart-shaped face while providing a stylish and sophisticated look, pilot glasses might be the perfect choice for you!

Pilot glasses have a distinctive teardrop shape, with lenses that are wider at the top and narrow at the bottom. This shape helps create a visual balance for heart-shaped faces, as the wider top of the lens mirrors the width of the forehead, and the narrow bottom balances out the narrowness of the jawline.

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#6: Semi-Rimless Glasses

Semi-rimless frames are defined by a solid frame at the top off the lenses (along the browline) and little or no frame around the sides and bottom of the lenses.

This design can elongate a heart-shaped face, creating a more harmonious look. They can also help minimize the width of the forehead and cheekbones, while adding some width to the bottom of the face.

Don’t Forget About Your Personal Style

While we hope the above suggestions are helpful, it’s important to note that matching frame shapes with face shapes is not a hard science.

Consider the frame shapes featured in this article as mere suggestions that provide a jumping off point. What matters most is choosing a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses that you feel confident in.

If you see a pair of glasses that you absolutely love, don’t let your face shape stop you from making them yours!

When you feel good and happy with what you’re wearing, the confidence you exude is sure to shine brighter than the benefits of these face shape considerations. 

Find Your Fit at Privé Revaux 

Now that you know the best frame shapes and styles for heart-shaped faces, it's time to put that knowledge into action! 

At Privé Revaux, we offer a wide selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses that are ideal for heart-shaped faces—from classic cat-eye frames to trendy pilot shades.

Whether you're in the market for a new pair of eyeglasses for the office or a pair of shades for a beach getaway, we're confident you'll find something you love at Privé Revaux. Shop now and elevate your eyewear game!