Best Glasses for Heart-Shaped Faces — Balance a Wide Forehead
Heart-shaped faces have a wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrower pointed chin. The styling goal: add visual width at the lower face to balance the forehead, and avoid frames that echo the top-heavy silhouette. Here's what works — and what doesn't.
The Golden Rules
- Do: Rimless, semi-rimless, round, and frames with a wider bottom than top
- Don't: Oversized frames, thick top bars (browline), heavy temple decorations that draw attention to the forehead
- Shape: Frames with a downward swoop or teardrop shape balance the jawline
- Proportion: Keep frames proportional — not too wide (overwhelms chin) or too small (emphasizes forehead)
Top Frame Picks
1. Rimless Frames
Rimless glasses are the safest choice for heart-shaped faces. With no frame bar at the top, they don't add width to your forehead, and the nearly invisible design keeps the focus on your eyes. They also look elegant and professional. Metal rimless frames from brands like Lindberg cost $150+, but online equivalents from Zenni start under $40.
2. Round Frames
Round lenses soften a pointed chin and add curve to the upper face. Look for round frames in thinner metal — thick acetate rounds can overwhelm narrower jawlines. Classic John Lennon rounds in gold or silver suit heart-shaped faces particularly well.
3. Bottom-Heavy / Teardrop Frames
Frames with more visual weight at the bottom (like a butterfly or upswept cat-eye with thicker lower rims) draw the eye downward, balancing the forehead. This is a favorite for heart-shaped faces in fashion-forward circles.
Frames to Avoid
- Browline / Clubmaster: The thick top bar adds exactly the width your forehead doesn't need
- Oversized Wayfarers: Broad square shapes emphasize the wide upper face
- Decorative temples: Patterns or logos on the arms draw attention outward to the forehead line
Still unsure about your face shape? Start with our complete face shape guide.