Face-shape guide
The best glasses for a oblong face
An oblong (or long) face is noticeably longer than it is wide, often with a tall forehead and a longer chin. The right glasses add width and break up the length so your face looks more proportioned.
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Your face is clearly longer than it is wide, your forehead, cheeks and jaw are similar in width, and your chin or forehead adds noticeable length.
Best glasses frames for a oblong face
✓ Wide / oversized frames
Extra width visually shortens a long face and restores balance.
✓ Frames with decorative or contrasting temples
They draw the eye sideways, cutting the sense of length.
✓ Tall (deep) frames
A frame with more height covers more of the face's length, making it look shorter.
Frames to avoid
✕ Short, narrow frames
They make a long face look even longer and thinner.
✕ Small round frames
They get lost and add nothing to balance the length.
💡 Pro tip
Look for frames with a strong, dark or decorative temple and enough depth to sit from your brow to mid-cheek — that horizontal weight is what shortens the face.
FAQs
What glasses make a long face look shorter?
Wide, deep frames with bold or decorative temples. The added width and side detail break up the vertical length that defines an oblong face.
Should oblong faces wear big glasses?
Yes — oversized and tall frames suit oblong faces because they add the width and coverage that balances the length.
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