A square face has a strong jaw, a broad forehead, and a width that is close to its length. The right frame softens those lines instead of repeating them. This guide covers both sunglasses and prescription glasses for a square face, with four L'Écurie Paris styles that suit it.
What a square face needs from a frame
The face already brings structure, so the frame should bring curve. Round, oval and softly upswept shapes contrast the jaw. A lens that is a little taller than it is wide adds length to a face that is often as wide as it is tall. Slim rims and rimless fronts keep the frame light, so the eyes lead and the jaw stays in the background. A gentle lift at the outer corners, as in cat-eye sunglasses, draws the eye upward and away from the chin.
Avoid sharp, boxy frames with hard corners. They repeat the angles of the face and make the jaw look heavier. Thick, dark rims can do the same, because they draw a second square around the first. If you prefer a structured look, choose a rectangle with rounded corners and a slim rim, so the structure stays and the hardness goes.
Frames that suit a square face
Lissa, a light oval in titanium
Lissa is a light oval titanium frame, 18K gold plated. The oval is the most reliable shape for a square face, because its curve answers the jaw without a single hard edge. The slim titanium bridge keeps the lenses centered on the eyes without adding weight. The lens height is moderate, which lengthens the face a little, and thin temples keep the profile clean.
Alexis, round titanium with tortoise tips
Alexis is a round titanium frame finished with tortoise acetate tips on the temples. A round lens is the classic counterbalance to a strong jaw. The thin titanium rim keeps the circle from looking heavy. The bridge sits close to the face and keeps the frame from drifting outward, and the tortoise tips add warmth at the ears.
Elsa, rounded black acetate
Elsa is a feminine acetate frame with gold-tipped arms. Its rounded front gives a square face the curve it needs, while black acetate keeps enough presence to hold its own beside a strong jaw. The rim is kept slim for acetate, so it does not add a second block of weight. The arms are long enough to rest flat along the head, and the gold tips bring a small point of light near the face.
Leo, a rimless titanium aviator
Leo is a rimless titanium aviator. Without a rim there is no edge to compete with the jaw, so the face leads and the frame nearly disappears. The aviator lens is taller than it is wide, which gives a square face the length it needs. The light titanium bridge keeps the center of the face clear, and slim temples hold the frame in place without pressure. See the rimless collection for more.
Sunglasses or prescription glasses
The same rules apply to both. A round or oval frame that softens a square face in the sun does the same with clear lenses, so you can use this guide for everyday glasses as well. Titanium frames with the same light rims, ready for your prescription, are in the titanium optical collection.
Titanium or acetate for a square face
Titanium is the lighter choice. A slim titanium rim or a rimless front keeps the frame quiet, so the curve of the lens does the work and nothing heavy sits near the jaw line. Acetate brings more presence. On a square face it works best in a rounded shape with a rim that is not too thick, as with Elsa. Compare titanium sunglasses and acetate sunglasses before you choose. Where a frame carries gold, see our gold eyeglasses.
A square face already has structure. What it needs is a softer line to sit beside it. Start with round sunglasses, and read our complete face shape guide for the other shapes. French design, handcrafted in Japan, in limited quantities.