📋 Video Summary

🎯 Overview

This video, from the Style Theory channel, provides a comprehensive guide on how to choose the best glasses for your face shape and features. The video breaks down the process into face shape analysis, feature considerations, and fit adjustments, offering viewers practical advice and measurements for finding the perfect pair of glasses.

📌 Main Topic

How to choose the best glasses for your face shape and features.

🔑 Key Points

• 1. The Three Fs of Glasses Fitting [0:00:00]

The video focuses on three key areas: Face shape, Features, and Fit.

This is a more thorough approach than relying solely on the glasses' measurements.

• 2. Face Shape Measurements [0:01:40]

The first step is determining your face shape. The video covers seven major face shapes: triangle, round, square, oval, diamond, rectangle, and heart.

Measurements needed: face length, forehead width, cheekbone width, and jawline width.

• 3. Face Shapes and Frame Recommendations [0:07:45]

Square faces: Angular features suit rectangular or geometric frames, while round or oval frames can soften the look.

Round/Diamond faces: Angular frames add definition, while round or oval frames can enhance the roundness. Oval/Rectangle faces: Angular frames suit rectangular or square frames, while ovals or rounded-edge squares soften features. Triangle/Heart faces: Both angular and rounded frames work well.

• 4. Feature Considerations: Eyebrows [0:12:18]

The position of your eyebrows relative to the glasses frames is crucial.

Recommendations: Frames that sit under the eyebrows, partially cut into the brows, or extend above the eyebrows (depending on preference).

• 5. Feature Considerations: Eyes [0:15:52]

Eye height and eye length affect frame size choices.

Use the eye size ratio (height/length) to determine suitable frame sizes: small, medium, or large.

• 6. Feature Considerations: Cheekbones and Nose Bridge [0:18:32]

Prominent cheekbones can affect how glasses sit.

Nose bridge depth also plays a role in comfort and fit. Cat-eye frames can lift the face on high cheekbones.

• 7. Feature Considerations: Facial Hair [0:19:57]

Facial hair can influence frame choices.

Thinner frames are easily lost in the features while rimless options or brown lines can work.

• 8. Fit: The Style Theory Ratio (STR) [0:22:05]

The STR helps determine the vertical fit of the glasses.

It measures the angle from the ear to the eye and from the eye to the bridge of the nose.

• 9. STR Categories:

Low STR (0 to 0.2): Ear arms should hit between the top two-fourths and the middle of the frame [0:23:51]

Mid STR (0.21 to 0.4): Top two-fourths earm-connecting point [0:24:29] High STR (0.41 or higher): Top earm-connecting point or the top 1/4 [0:24:46]

💡 Important Insights

• •Pupil Distance (PD): Knowing your PD is crucial for accurate lens positioning [0:03:42]
• •Frame Thickness: Thicker frames are more suitable for thicker eyebrows [0:15:02]
• •Asymmetry: Consider if the STR differs on each side of your face [0:25:23]

📖 Notable Examples & Stories

• •Tom's Square Face: Tom's experience with rectangular and circular frames highlights how different shapes accentuate or soften angular features [0:07:45]
• •Santi's Unique Face: Santi's experience shows how individual features, like the shape of his head, can influence the fit of glasses [0:06:33]
• •Dan's Rectangular Face: Dan's positive reaction to rectangular frames demonstrates how the right shape can create a proportionate look [0:10:54]
• •Lee and Ash, the prominent cheekbones and the cat eye glasses: the cat-eye shape can lift the face on high cheekbones [0:19:52]

🎓 Key Takeaways

• 1. Take detailed measurements of your face to determine your face shape and features.
• 2. Consider your eyebrows, eye size, cheekbones, nose bridge, and facial hair when choosing frame styles.
• 3. Use the Style Theory Ratio (STR) to find the ideal vertical fit for your glasses.

✅ Action Items

□ Measure your face and calculate your eye size ratio and STR. □ Consider your individual features and preferences when selecting frame shapes and sizes. □ Consult with an optician to get personalized recommendations and adjustments.

🔍 Conclusion

The video provides a comprehensive guide to selecting glasses that fit your face shape, features, and overall style. By taking detailed measurements and considering various factors, viewers can make informed decisions to find the perfect pair of glasses that enhances their appearance and comfort.