We have seen diagrams in magazines indicating which frame style suits a particular face shape but even though this may be of some help the only true way to know if a frame is going to suit you is to try it on. The reality is that the tiniest difference in curvature, in say a round eye frame, can make a dramatic difference to the overall look. We have seen situations where we have displayed two frames, which have been almost identical in shape, size and colour and retailed at a similar price but one has significantly outsold the other because of a subtle difference in the shape.

Two-dimensional images do not give the full picture and we feel it is important to try a frame on so that the look, the weight and the feel can all be experienced.