A Burghley & Co Guide to Effortless Styling
Choosing eyewear shouldn’t feel overwhelming. With hundreds of brands, shapes and materials available, it’s easy to fall in love with the wrong pair — something beautiful on the shelf, but not always beautiful on you.
At Burghley & Co, our at-home styling service is built around one principle:
your eyewear should enhance your natural features, not compete with them.
Below is our expert guide to choosing the perfect luxury designer frame for your face shape, complete with suggestions from our curated collections.
🔵 OVAL FACE SHAPE
Best match for: almost every frame.
Oval face shapes have balanced proportions, making them the most flexible when choosing eyewear. You can carry bold fashion shapes or understated minimalist frames with equal confidence.
Recommended styles:
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Oversized acetates
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Cat-eye silhouettes
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Deep square couture frames
Our curated picks:
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Valentino eyewear – bold couture edge
👉 Explore collection: /collections/valentino -
Emilio Pucci – sculpted, colour-rich frames
👉 Shop Pucci: /collections/emilio-pucci
🔷 ROUND FACE SHAPE
Aim: add structure and definition.
Choose frames that introduce sharper lines to balance softer facial curves.
Recommended styles:
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Rectangular frames
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Geometric metal structures
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Slim acetates with sharp angles
Our curated picks:
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GANT – clean, modern, masculine lines
👉 /collections/gant -
Hackett – refined, architectural styling
👉 /collections/hackett -
Savile Row – impeccably proportioned British heritage metals
👉 /collections/savile-row
⬛ SQUARE FACE SHAPE
Aim: soften angular jawlines and bring contrast.
If your jawline is strong and defined, rounded shapes are your new best friend.
Recommended styles:
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Round acetates
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Soft aviators
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Oval metal eyewear
Our curated picks:
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Jimmy Choo – feminine curves with luxury detailing
👉 /collections/jimmy-choo -
Marc Jacobs – playful, soft silhouettes
👉 /collections/marc-jacobs -
Serengeti – premium rounded drivers
👉 /collections/serengeti
❤️ HEART FACE SHAPE
Aim: balance wider forehead & narrow chin.
Choose shapes that visually “lift” the face without widening the top too much.
Recommended styles:
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Browline frames
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Soft cat-eye
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Aviators with tapered profiles
Our curated picks:
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Versace – iconic browline silhouettes
👉 /collections/versace -
Victoria Beckham – soft power feminine shapes
👉 /collections/victoria-beckham
⭐ Book a personal styling appointment
If you’re unsure which shape suits you best, our registered dispensing optician can visit you at home and curate a personalised edit from over 7,000 luxury frames.