The Best Eyeglass Frames for Women Over 40
Find the best frames to flatter your face shape!
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The days when wearing glasses meant you’d turned into a little old lady are long gone, and thank goodness! In fact, wearing glasses is now the height of fashion; fewer people opt for contact lenses nowadays than when we were younger. Because why would anyone want to wear contacts, when there are so many stylish and trendy eyeglass frames for women over 40 available?
Choosing a pair of fashion-forward glasses can take years off your face, and make you feel more beautiful and confident than ever. The key is to find a pair that flatters your face. The same pair of glasses you’ve worn for years may no longer be the best ones for you, because as we get older, our face shape tends to change. That’s why it’s important to find the best eyeglass frames for women over 40, so that we can still look and feel our best.
How to Find the Best Glasses Frames for Your Face Shape
Even if you’ve worn eyeglasses for as long as you remember — or if this is something new to you, as our eye health tends to deteriorate with age — it’s important to find the best style of glasses for your face shape. Many factors — such as reduced collagen or changes in the hairline and cartilage of the nose — can alter the shape of your face as you get older. Therefore, what suited you a few years ago might not be the best pick for your face today.
Not sure what your face shape is, or what will flatter it? Here’s a guide:
Diamond: This face shape has a narrow chin, narrow forehead and wide cheekbones.
Your best pick: Top-heavy frames like semi-rimless, rectangle, oval-shaped, or cat-eye frames, which will soften the cheekbones.
Oval: An oval-shaped face is longer than it is wide, with a jaw that’s narrower than the cheekbones.
Your best pick: This face shape suits all frame styles, so the world is your oyster when choosing a pair of glasses!
Square: A square face has a wide hairline and a wide jawline, giving the appearance of a square.
Your best pick: Round and oval eyeglass frames will add length to a square face and complement it nicely.
Heart: Do you have a wide forehead with a narrower chin? You’ve got a heart-shaped face!
Your best pick: Bottom-heavy frames will add width to the lower part of your face, but rimless glasses will also suit a heart-shaped face.
Round: A wide hairline and full cheeks are hallmarks of a round face.
Your best pick: Some cute women’s eyeglass frames for round faces are rectangular, square, and other narrow frame designs, which all give the illusion of a longer face.
Oblong: Oblong faces (also known as rectangular or long) are long and have a narrow bone structure.
Your best pick: To make a long face seem slightly plumper, the best eyeglass frames are wide pilot-style or square-shaped.
Pear: A pear-shaped face has a narrow forehead and a larger, more prominent jawline.
Your best pick: Chunkier eyeglass frames will balance out the top and bottom halves of your face.
We’ve found something for everyone, so keep scrolling to shop our picks for the best eyeglass frames for women over 40!
Beison Cat-Eye Glasses Frames
best frames for oval faces
Where to buy: $16.99, Amazon
Why we like them:
- Flattering for all face shapes
- Available in 5 fun colors
- Classic yet trendy style
This cute pair of oversized cat-eye glasses from Beison will flatter almost any face shape. With a simple gold bar over the bridge of the nose, they are simple and chic. You can get them in solid black, leopard, gray leopard, pink leopard, and transparent.
Vogue VO5167 Eyeglasses
BEST FRAMES FOR square FACES
Where to buy: $136, LensCrafters
Why we like them:
- Available in 3 colors that go with everything
- Well-constructed
- Elegant lines
These elegant round frames are just the thing to soften a square face and balance it out. Plus, they’re extremely stylish! They come in red (pictured) with a gold bridge piece, black with a silver bridge, or tortoiseshell with matching bridge. The Vogue collection is known for quality construction, so you know you’re getting a great pair of glasses.
Pro Acme Plastic Eyeglasses
BEST FRAMES FOR round FACES
Where to buy: $12.99, Amazon
Why we like them:
- Available in 14 fun colors and patterns
- Lightweight yet durable
- Extremely affordable
We’re absolutely loving this floral pair of square-rimmed glasses from Pro Acme at Amazon. Don’t let the thickness of the frames fool you; these fun glasses are actually extremely lightweight. If the floral look isn’t for you, Amazon has an impressive selection of other styles for you to choose from.
Eyekepper Frameless Glasses
BEST FRAMES FOR heart-shaped FACES
Where to buy: $18.99, Amazon
Why we like them:
- Practically invisible
- Super lightweight
- Great reviews
If you’re not into the idea of sporting spectacles, then maybe you should opt for frameless glasses — which also look great on heart-shaped faces. This pair from Eyekepper are the best rimless eyeglasses we’ve found because they’re practically invisible! Many shoppers have also praised the durability of this sleek, sophisticated pair.
Via Spiga Fiona
BEST FRAMES FOR oblong FACES
Where to buy: $84.94, Frames Direct
Why we like them:
- Lightweight and sturdy
- Sophisticated style
- Perfect for longer faces
For a demure pair of square eyeglasses, these Via Spiga frames exude understated sophistication. Available in either navy or tortoise, these full-rim eyeglasses are strong and lightweight and look great on oblong-shaped faces.
DKNY DK5021 Glasses Frames
BEST FRAMES FOR pear-shaped FACES
Where to buy: $162.44, FramesDirect
Why we like them:
- Available in 4 fun colors
- Lightweight and sturdy
- Fun and funky, they make a statement
These super-chunky frames are also super lightweight, because they’re made of acetate. Fun and funky, they balance out a pear-shaped face by adding interest on the top. Get these in blue (pictured), black, crystal pink, or tortoiseshell and let the compliments roll in!
This article originally appeared on our sister site, Woman’s World.
