Choosing Glasses Frames by Colour
Choose glasses frames by your colour season and face shape — practical, Perth-specific advice from a stylist.
By Sue·19 July 2025·4 min read
Glasses sit on your face daily — get the colour wrong and they fight everything else you put on. Here's how to choose well.
By colour season
- Spring — warm tortoise, honey, light gold
- Summer — silver, rose, soft pewter
- Autumn — rich tortoise, olive, copper
- Winter — black, silver, deep navy
By face shape
- Round face — angular frames
- Square face — round or oval frames
- Oval face — almost any frame
- Heart face — wider top, narrower bottom
Try-before-you-buy tips
Perth has Specsavers, OPSM and several independents that allow at-home trial. Test in natural daylight, not just the store mirror.
Frequently asked questions
Should glasses match my hair?
Coordinate, don't match exactly. Slightly lighter or darker than your hair usually flatters more.
Are clear frames flattering on everyone?
On cool tones, yes. On warm tones, choose champagne-tinted clear instead of icy clear.
Ready to discover your palette?
Book your personal colour analysis or makeup session with Sue in Currambine or across the Perth metro area.