Eyeglasses: some tips on hoe to choose them according to the shape of your face

The perfect optical frame for the shape of your face? Follow our advices 

Did it ever happen to you, in the moment when you had to choose a new pair of eyeglasses, to feel a sensation of fear and uncertainty? No shame in that, and do not hide it, the choose of the optical frame scares most of us. Not only because we wear it every day, but also because it affects the perceptions that other people have of our face: a frame can make you younger, make your face more interesting or sophisticate. It could make your look heavier and hide your features as well.

Even though you don’t have to give up on the style that represent you the most- vintage, modern, hypster, geek, sexy, colourful - it is fundamental choosing the optical frame (as well as the sunglasses), you consider the shape of your face in order to create an harmonious and balanced image. If, for example, you have a rounded face you will have the need to soar it; instead, if your face is more squared then you need to find a frame that make it smoother.

Anyway, let’s have a detailed look to it.

The squared face.

The squared face is characterized by decisive lines, with pronounced jawbone, strong cheekbone and the width of the face that is pretty similar to the length: so, it is important to buy a model can smooth the lines, stretching the face. Yes to the thin frames, with smooth shape, rounded, oval, with a vintage taste that, creating visual contrast, can soft the edge.

Oval shape

Model ENOX Villa: Made in satin hypoallergenic metal, with thin metal and acetate. Available in different colors, from blue to black, burgundy, burnished, matched to the aluminum or gold, combined with the color of the acetate on the temples. Equipped with nose pads that guarantee a universal fit, they are spectacles to wear for a sophisticated but always comfortable style.

 

Model ENOX Taos: The slightly round shape of the front, surmounted by a stylized double bridge, combines ultra-flat temples with precious end tip, with colored transparent details like the front, fixed by a spot lighting. Available in various different colors, black, blue, purple, gold, copper, silver. Provided with nose pads, which guarantee a universal fit, they are the frames for all the sophisticated and trendy ladies who do not want to compromise on comfort.

Rounded shape

Model ENOX Liam: The smooth shape of the front is combined with the thin and flat temples, with an acetate and ergonomic terminal and logo’s detail in it. Available in different colors, black, silver, gun and gold, with different shade. Equipped with colored nose pad, with an universal fitting. It’s the perfect model for the glam woman who doesn’t want to renounce to the comfort.

 

Modello ENOX Poet: Available in different colors, from blue to red, black, purple, aluminum, gold harmoniously combined with the color of the acetate on the temples. On the tips the logo appears in relief. Provided with nose pads that guarantee a universal fit, they are the frames to wear for a trendy but casual aspect and absolutely comfortable.

The rounded face.

The rounded face is characterized by sweet and smooth line: the risk to seems like a Japanese manga is round the corner! In this case, it is better to chose some rectangular, squared or cat-shaped frames, with more evident adge: it will help to harmonized your face, making it more stretch and thin. Pay also attention to the lens high: choose some models with lens middle-low, so they won’t cover your cheeks. If you have a short and breezy hair cut, don’t be afraid to hazard with particular and geometric shapes.

Model ENOX Katty: To the hexagonal shape are matched the temple, both with same color or in a chromatic contrast with the front. Available with different color versions, from the monochromatic black, turtle and crystal, to the more lively acquamarine, amethyst and strawberry, all transparent, matched in the bi-color versions. It’s the ultra-female model, with a fanciful and romantic fitting.

 

Model ENOX Tenet: The very squared shape of the front, surmounted by a double bridge which has the engraved logo on its top, is joined by simple and straight-line acetate temples. Available in different colors, gold, black, burgundy, brown, steel and blue, with various combinations. Equipped with nose pads that guarantee a universal fit, they are the frames adapt to the they are the frames for all the forceful and trendy men who do not want to compromise on comfort.

The oval face.

If you have a face with a oval shape you are lucky: it is surely the most well balanced and harmonious and you can allow yourself a lot of optical frames. Our only advice is to pay attention to the proportions, choose frames with thicknesses and sizes adapted to your face.

Model ENOX M110 Nixnivis: The enhanced squared design, the elegant full black color and the more particular floral patterns of the plates (cognac, pearl, fuchsia, wisteria, coral red…combined with the gold, copper and dark grey of the metals) and the flatness of the metal in the temples and the bridge make it sober and feminine, but also strong and comfortable.

 

Model ENOX Allan: The important front is enriched with circular metal friezes , combined with the temples ones, flat, with the same toe or in different color. It is available with different colors, from the monochromatic black and crystal to the bicolor blue/caramel, jade/brown, ice/black, turtle/burgundy. Its sober and elegant line, make it a great style model, for a essential but effective look.

The rectangular/long face.

The rectangular or oblong faces are generally narrowed, with the forehead and the chin almost as large as the cheekbones. In this case, it is very important to choose the frame with the correct width, that it should not go across the temples, in order to not go into the so-called “fly-effect”. So, try to find some oval o slightly squared models, as long as they have smoothed angles; if you have a tiny face, go for thin frames, with lens middle-high. Otherwis you can also hazard with some thick lines.

Model ENOX Mayson: Made in satin hypoallergenic metal, with thin metal and acetate temples. Available in different colors, from blue to black, combined with the color of the acetate on the temples. The high-relief logo is put on the metal tips. Equipped with nose pads matching with the metal that guarantee a universal fit, they are spectacles to wear for a sophisticated but always comfortable style.

 

Model ENOX PCX32 Deshaw: Optical frame of the ENOX collection for men, made in hypoallergenic metal, with rectangular design for a return to the classic, toned down by long inserts and the colored acetate end tips of the temples. Available in various colors, gold, blue or aluminum differently combined with the blue, burgundy, grey, green, black or brown of the marble patterns plastics.

The triangular or “like the heart” face.

This type of face has the forehead larger than the chin, like an heart. In this case you will need to cushion the forehead or to sharpen the pronounced chin. No doubt on the model you have to choose: the perfect frames for you are the ones with a butterfly or a cat shape, that brings the attention to the superior part of the face. Have fun with the extreme line and pay a tribute to the fabulous Sixties.

Modello ENOX Loren: ENOX revisits materials and nuances, making it in transparent and non-transparent acetate, in the classical black and turtle, or in the baby pink, aquamarine, lavender blue and crystal shades. Indispensable icon for a seductive and feminine look, but with the comfort that ENOX always guarantees.

 

Modello ENOX Adrian: With a hexagonal, but not sharp, design, and with clearness of its lines. The thin and grained temple have ergonomic and acetate tips. It has smooth transparent nose pads, which guarantee an universal fitting. It is available in the monochromatic black variant, as well as in the bi-color black/gold, black/silver, black/gun, gold/silver and gold/purple. Essential, but refined and elegant, it is a fashion model with an assured effect looks and a it is perfect wearable.