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How to pick a frame that suits your face
Choosing a frame is less about rules and more about balance. A round face tends to suit a squarer frame, and a strong jaw softens behind something rounder. The easiest test is to hold two very different shapes up to a mirror and see which one you stop noticing. That is usually the one to buy.
Bring a friend or send us a photo if you are stuck. We keep the full range in the Loop Street workshop and we are happy to talk through what works before you order.
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