Curvilinear Face Shape Fundamentals

With soft lines and features, curvilinear shaped faces have balanced width and length proportions. Curved faces include features such as a wide forehead, full cheeks and little or no angles.

Face shapes in this category are heart, round and oblong.

Frame Tips

To balance the appearance of a curved face, try angular frames to contrast with your face shape, like Dancing with the Stars hopeful Kelly Osborne. Avoid excessively narrowed frames, which can exaggerate facial roundness.

To add length to your face, opt for frames with high or mid-height temples which create a longer profile. Dark and chunky semi-rimless styles, like those of House star Omar Epps, add interest at the eye area and provide definition and a chiseled look while downplaying a full forehead.

To minimize facial fullness, use strong lines and geometric shapes in dark colors such as black, brown, navy and burgundy.

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