How to Select Frames for Your Prescription Glasses

21-02-2026 Stuart Bull

Selecting frames for your eyeglasses in 2026 might seem overwhelming given the number of options online and in-store, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few easy ways to determine which frames are best for you, based on your face shape, your lifestyle and your style. 

Step #1 Find your face shape.

Choosing the right glasses doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. One of the most effective and popular ways to find frames that truly flatter your features is by selecting styles based on your face shape. Whether you’re shopping for prescription glasses in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Mississauga, Ottawa or Edmonton, understanding your face shape can make the process much easier.

Most people fall into one of five common face shapes:

• Oval

• Round

• Square

• Heart

• Triangle

If you're visiting an optical store in Toronto or browsing eyewear collections in Vancouver, knowing your face shape beforehand can help you narrow down the best frame options quickly.

Step #2 Choose complementary colors (or go bold!)

The next step in choosing the right eyeglass frames is deciding whether you want a subtle, complementary look or bold frames that make a statement. Whether you're shopping for prescription glasses in Toronto, browsing designer eyewear in Vancouver, or updating your look in Calgary, selecting the right colour can elevate your overall style.

Complementary Frame Colours for a Natural Look

If you prefer a refined, blended style, choose frame colours that complement your natural skin tone.

• Cool skin tones tend to pair beautifully with black, grey, silver, and blue frames.

• Warm skin tones are enhanced by earthy or warmer hues like pink, red, beige, honey, and gold.

Havana and tortoise-shell frames are especially popular in Mississauga and Edmonton because they combine warm and cool undertones, making them universally flattering across most complexions.

If you’re unsure which shades suit you best, take a look at the colours you naturally gravitate toward in your wardrobe. Do you wear more cool tones like navy and charcoal, or warmer shades like camel and burgundy? Since glasses are an everyday accessory — much like clothing — they should align seamlessly with your personal style.

Step #3 Evaluate your lifestyle

We all spend our time differently. Some of us work at a desk all day, others are working outside or in a labor-intensive industry. Still others spend their days inside or with children and need something comfortable and unbreakable. 

A few considerations when you think about lifestyle...

Athletes and people who work outside in active jobs should choose flexible, durable frames. Lenses are a different story, but for these jobs, choosing lenses that are more durable (starting with Stellest at For Eyes) is a good option.

People who spend most of their time in an office (at home or in a physical office) can select a frame of most materials and weights. 

For those who spend a lot of time driving, selecting slightly larger frames that have a wider lens can provide better visual range for enhanced visibility of road conditions. Additionally, those who drive often should select lenses with non-glare coating to help with night driving and poor road conditions.

Step #4 Show off who you are.

Eyeglass frames are a powerful way to express your personality and personal style. When choosing frames, the most important factor is finding a pair you genuinely love. Glasses are one of the most visible accessories you wear — they sit on your face and are often the first thing people notice when they look at you.

In the past, eyewear in professional settings tended to be conservative, designed to blend in or quietly convey intelligence. Today, eyeglasses are embraced as a style statement, much like jewelry. Many professionals and senior executives confidently wear bold frames or styles with distinctive, high-impact detailing.

Whether you prefer classic metal frames for a timeless look or gravitate toward something more unique and expressive, the right frames are the ones that reflect who you are and make you feel confident every time you wear them.

Finding the right frames is easy if you know your face shape, know which color family you love, can consider your lifestyle and your personal taste. Whether you’re shopping for prescription glasses in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Mississauga, Ottawa or Edmonton, our experts can help guide you to the best frame and prescrition lens to match your lifestyle.