The different shapes of glasses

Choosing your glasses can sometimes be complicated by the shapes and colors available to you. Thanks to PSIR you now know which glasses are right for you the more according to your face . But do you really know all the shapes of glasses and their associated names?

PSIR suggests that you review the different shapes or rather "types" of shapes found in eyewear . Do not hesitate to try online !

 assembly shape of glasses


First of all, the butterfly shape is a fairly feminine shape which enlarges the gaze with its slender side at the ends of the face of the bezel . The harmonious shapes of the butterfly models open your face by stretching your eyes and sublimating your gaze.

 butterfly glasses

Next comes the most classic shape, the one that takes up the most childish designs of a pair of glasses : round glasses . Who says classic shape does not necessarily mean lack of style! Round glasses are proof of this: "intellectual", "cool" or retro, round glasses correspond to many styles and people, it's up to you to see if they can suit you. So ? Rather John Lennon or Harry Potter?


In the same line come the oval glasses, which also correspond to many face , by the young and less severe side that they can send back. This shape of glasses is recommended for more square faces.

oval glasses

The Pantos shape remains discreet but nevertheless original with its oval or round shape flattened on the top. Generally this form of glasses also uses the mythical key bridge present on many models at PSIR, in particular on La Bordelaise I and its wooden Pantos shape.


Square glasses are also a staple of glasses shapes , although they are quite rare, they are back in fashion recently, especially on round or oval faces, precisely to break the curves of the face.

square glasses

After talking about square glasses, nothing more logical than to talk about rectangular glasses. This shape remains the preferred shape of many people but also of designers and brands because they can reflect different character traits depending on the person who wears them: rigor, seriousness, refined…


Not only reserved for bikers and pilots, aviator sunglasses have an elegant but assertive side that will give you a daring side and complete your outfit and your style.


The Wayfarer shape is also an iconic shape in eyewear . In fact, regardless of the fashion trends and trends of the moment, there are fans of this model who are fans and those who i will never want one! To find out if they are right for you, only one solution, try them! At PSIR you can also try wooden Wayfarer online , or at our partner stores .


Finally, Clubmaster glasses are also a must in eyewear, because they are unisex and refer to the years 50 and Rock'n'roll, they are however still relevant and are now available in many colors and shapes that also vary and we now find Clubmaster in wood at PSIR!



At PSIR, we offer glasses wooden available in many shapes, and even in new shapes that are not listed above, including La Lilloise II with its retro-vintage side which delighted many buyers! Discover all our optical and solar wooden frames here !