How to Choose Eyeglass Frames?

Choosing the right eyeglass frames is about more than just how they look. It’s about how they help you see the world and how they shape the way others see you. The frames you choose impact your comfort, your vision, and your confidence in every moment of your day. Whether you’re working long hours, heading out for a walk, or catching up with friends, your glasses should feel like a natural part of who you are. 

In this guide, Eyes On, your go-to destination for high-end eyewear in Vancouver, helps you choose eyeglass frames that match your lifestyle, complement your face shape, and express your unique style.

What Do You Need From Your Glasses?

Before asking which frames are trending, start with a more meaningful question: How will these glasses fit into my life every day?

Your lifestyle, habits, and vision needs all play a crucial role in selecting the right pair. Think about it:

• Do you need durable frames that can keep up with an active lifestyle?
  
   
• Are you looking for lightweight designs that make long hours at a screen more comfortable?
  
   
• Do you need lenses that offer clarity at multiple distances, like for reading, driving, or computer work?
  
   
• Or are you after something versatile enough to take you from casual weekends to professional settings seamlessly?
  
   

These answers guide your choices—whether it’s the material of the frames, the shape, the lens technology, or the finish. At Eyes On Optical, our optical services are designed to help Vancouverites narrow down choices based on both lifestyle and medical needs.

How to Choose Eyeglass Frames for Your Face Shape

The key to finding frames that flatter your features is simple: create visual balance. Understanding your face shape is the first step in achieving that. Here’s how to match your frames to your face, and find the best glasses for your head shape:

• Round faces benefit from angular styles like rectangular or geometric frames that add structure. Brands like Jacques Marie Mage offer structured, sharp-lined eyeglass frames that are ideal for this face shape. Avoid round or ultra-thin frames, they tend to emphasize the natural roundness of your face.
• Oval faces can wear most styles but look best in frames that maintain natural proportions.
• Square faces are softened by round or oval frames that reduce angular intensity and create visual harmony.The Lunor eyeglass frames collection is a great match. Elegant and characterful, perfect for both optical eyeglasses and sunglasses wearers.
• Heart-shaped faces often suit lightweight, rounded, or bottom-heavy frames that balance a broader forehead.
• Triangular faces benefit from cat-eye or top-heavy frames that draw the eye upward. Explore options like the bold designs from Balenciaga or the creative styles in the Face à Face eyewear collection.

Find Frames That Fit Your Routine and Your Features

In a city like Vancouver, the elements are part of daily life. Rain, sun, and sudden shifts in light make things like lens coatings and frame grip incredibly relevant.

What’s the best frame for active people? If you’re often outdoors or on the move, look for: 

• Lightweight, impact-resistant materials with a secure fit. We carry several.
• Anti-slip temples
• Hydrophobic coatings
• Flexible, impact-resistant materials

If you’re desk-bound, prioritize:

• Lightweight metal or acetate
  
   
• Blue light filtering lenses
  
   
• Comfortable nose bridges that won’t leave marks
  
   

Once you’ve narrowed down features, you can start experimenting with aesthetics. Our curated eyeglasses collection brings together designer and functional frames, all selected for durability and form.

In our recent blog, Trending Eyeglasses for Women and Men: 2025 Must-Have Styles, we explore the latest in color palettes, lens shapes, and sustainable materials, trends that resonate especially well in a style-conscious but laid-back city like Vancouver.

Build a Collection, Not Just a Pair

In a fashion-forward community, your glasses are more than a utility, they’re part of your wardrobe. Just as you wouldn’t wear hiking shoes to a dinner date, your office frames may not suit a weekend on Commercial Drive.

Consider building a small collection:

• One pair for daily function
  
   
• One for weekend style
  
   
• One for sun protection (check our sunglasses selection)
  
   

You’ll not only look the part, you’ll also extend the life of each frame.

When to Reevaluate Your Frames

Even the best pair needs an upgrade eventually. Consider changing your frames if:

• Your prescription has shifted
  
   
• Your lenses are scratched or cloudy
  
   
• Your frames feel off-balance or uncomfortable
  
   
• You simply no longer feel like yourself in them
  
   

A great first step is to book an appointment at one of our Vancouver boutiques. We’ll assess your current frames and explore alternatives that feel right.

Wondering if you can reuse your current frames for a new prescription? In some cases, yes—but it depends on the frame’s condition and the type of lenses you need.

You’re wondering if you can reuse your current frames for a new prescription?
Sometimes, yes, but it depends on the frame’s condition and your lens needs.

Take the Right Lifestyle Decision

A great place to start is by booking an appointment at one of our Vancouver boutiques. Together, we’ll review your current frames, explore alternatives that suit your lifestyle, and help you make the right choice.

Wondering how to choose the best eyeglasses  frames for a new prescription? In some cases, yes—but it depends on the frame’s condition and the type of lenses you need.

At Eyes On Optical, we believe choosing eyeglass frames is a lifestyle decision, not just a medical one. In a city where the pace shifts between downtown rush and Stanley Park strolls, your glasses should keep up with you.

Whether you're shopping for your first pair or looking to upgrade, we’re here to help you see clearly, look sharp, and feel aligned with your everyday life.

Get started with a consultation at our boutique locations or schedule your visit online.