It's back-to-school season, and what better time to pick up a new pair of glasses that will set the tone for the year ahead? Kick off a new chapter this autumn with a trendy pair of frames best suited for round face shapes from affordable eyewear brands Warby Parker and Quay–both of which are celebrity-approved labels.

When shopping for new glasses, it's a common trope that frames typically shouldn't mirror one's face shape, meaning round faces should opt for angular shapes to add clean lines to the face. But in reality, any frame can work with any face, depending on factors like size, proportions, and design all coming into play.  

Round-face shoppers should look for shapes that bring focus to the upper face, like brow-detailed Wayfarers and Aviators, to direct the attention upward and help elongate the face without adding width. Square and rectangular shapes also contrast well with facial curves, highlighting sharp angles. For this reason, cat-eye shapes are great at lifting the face and highlighting the eyes.  

Are there any shapes that round-faced shoppers should avoid? Technically, yes. Anything small or round may not feel like a great fit; avoid tiny sizes and circular lenses which can highlight roundness. Instead, remember to opt for geometric shapes (strong lines help create structure) and oversized fits, when possible.

Here are the new-season and timeless frames–eyeglasses, blue light glasses (for screens), and sunglasses–you'll be excited to wear immediately, and for seasons to come.

We did the heavy lifting for you and found the very best affordable frames for round faces that you can order online now. 

Lenses in a geometric shape (like hexagon or octagon) will add definition and visually distract from roundness. Shoppers love that the polished gold is elegant but durable, making this frame perfect for daily wear. 

If you like an oversized frame try an upside-down triangular shape to help balance facial proportions. The browline detail of these bold frames immediately draw the eye upward, while the subtle cat-eye shape adds femininity and further emphasizes the eye area. These are simply a forever frame you'll never get rid of, and they're now 20% off. 

A bold rectangular acetate frame is a timeless option for round faces as it creates sharp angles for contrast. This tortoiseshell color-way is perfect for fall. 

Consider these the perfect vintage-looking Aviators: this navigator shape features a double bridge detail, emphasizing the upper face and adding bold geometry to the face for counterbalance of proportions, now 20% off.  

This thick square shape uses sleek lines to cut facial features. Available in black or tortoise acetate with your choice of lenses, the shape is wider than it is tall, effectively balancing proportions for round faces. The polycarbonate lenses are scratch resistant with an ombre tint. 

Large Aviator shapes always look good, but the gold metal detailing makes this pair feel extra high-end–noone will know you got them for 20% off. 

For sunglasses, a chunky square frame will never fail a round face. This frame also has wide acetate arms, which also effectively helps shrink the face as well. 

Circular face shapes can't go wrong with a fierce, pointy cat-eye silhouette. This pair from Quay comes in black, green, tortoise, and this fun pink glass finish–plus, they're nearly 50% off right now.  

Shoppers are loving this new hybrid frame, the subtle cat-eye shape is flattering on every face shape. All of the brand's lenses are anti-reflective with scratch-resistant coatings and block 100% of UV rays.

Quay's bestselling shape also comes as blue light options. The chunky square shape is perfect for round faces as well as the vintage glasses trend–reading as cool, practical, and ultimately high-fashion.    

Looking for frames that feel barely there? These clear acetate tech glasses may be the invisible pair you're looking for. Available in Medium Width or Extra Narrow, these make a perfect neutral that can bend to every aesthetic. 

If you love the studious look of little circular glasses, here's how a round-face can partake in the trend: these wired frames have a subtle geometrical shape that may appear round, but adding just those small hard angles to the face, will instantly tone down curved edges and being the focus to the hexagon shape.

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