The 12 Best Optical Glasses for Holiday 2009

Looking for a new pair of frames? Find out which ones best suit the shape of your face.

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The first step to finding the right pair of glasses is admitting to yourself that not every style will work well with your dome. Glasses aren't one size fits all, so, of course, it can be a little difficult to find a pair of glasses that properly suit your face. You want your eyewear to flatter your face, not completely standout from it—well, unless you're Cortez Bryant. To ease your insecurities and help you along in your decision, we've put together a selection of the 12 best frames available this winter and the mugs they best compliment. We've even gone as far as giving you a face-shape guide. 'Tis the season, right? You're all welcome...


OVAL SHAPE - Wide frames draw attention to your face's natural balance. Box frames will work best.

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OLIVER PEOPLES BOXLEY
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Décor My Eyes, $280

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HUGO BOSS 0103/U EYEGLASSES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Frames Direct, $150

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JOHN VARVATOS V326
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Best Buy Eyeglasses, $205

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SQUARE SHAPE - Soften the angles and lengthen the face with a narrow, rounded oval style.

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RAY-BAN RX 5154 CLUBMASTER
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Best Buy Eyeglasses, $119

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BERKSHIRE CHASE SADDLE ROUND FRAMES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Frames Direct, $131

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MOSCOT YUKEL FRAMES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Moscot Originals, $199

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HEART SHAPE - Highlight eyes and cheekbones with rimless or curved frames.

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HART SCHAFFNER MARX HSM920
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Best Buy Eyeglasses, $108

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RAY-BAN TORTOISE OPTICAL WAYFARER GLASSES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at 80's Purple, $95

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PERSOL PO-2895 FRAMES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Frames Direct, $170

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ROUND SHAPE - Narrow and angular frames will add length and definition to your face. Go for square or rectangular frames.

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PRADA VPS06A
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Décor My Eyes, $165

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GANT G BENDELS
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Best Buy Eyeglasses, $112

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TOM FORD FT5013 EYEGLASSES
Click HERE to Buy It Now at Frames Direct, $264

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