Which glasses suit a long face?
A rectangular or long face is clearly longer than it is wide, with a high forehead. The frame should add width and visually shorten the face.
How to recognise this face
- Face height clearly exceeds its width.
- The forehead is high.
- The cheeks are rather flat, without marked roundness.
- The jaw is straight or slightly angular.
Goal: Break the vertical line: gain width and occupy height in the middle of the face.
Recommended frame shapes
Shapes to avoid
- RectangleWidens the gaze horizontally and adds structure to a rounder face.
- OvalThe balanced shape: discreet, it suits almost every face.
These shapes remain wearable: they simply deserve a careful try-on in store.
Models available in Uganda
Selected from current stock, ranked by the recommended shapes above.
No matching model in stock right now. The catalogue is restocked every week.
Frequently asked
- Are thin frames off the table?
- No, but pick them with a decent lens height. It's vertical shallowness, not the thinness of the rim, that lengthens the face.
- Do you need a wide frame?
- A width equal to or slightly above your temples works well; beyond that, the frame slides.
Move from theory to trying on
Our opticians in Uganda help you confirm the frame and the prescription, with no paid appointment.
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