Collection: Heart Face Glasses

Heart face shapes — where the forehead is the widest point and the chin tapers to the narrowest — benefit from a distinctive frame strategy that's the exact opposite of triangle-face geometry. At Ardor Eyewear in Derby we have curated this collection of over 420 men's frames specifically engineered to balance the proportions of a heart-shaped (or "inverted-triangle") face. Frames pulled from Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, Persol, Emporio Armani, Oakley, Polo Ralph Lauren and more — all selected for the geometry that flatters this specific face shape.

The heart face shape is also called the "inverted triangle" or "diamond-soft" shape: a broad forehead, broader cheekbones, and a tapered narrow chin. The optical-fitting principle is the inverse of the triangle face: you need frames that visually widen the lower face and reduce upper-face weight, balancing the broader forehead. The wrong frame (heavy browline Clubmasters, wide-top acetate frames) emphasises the forehead-chin imbalance; the right frame (bottom-heavy aviators, rimless or thin-rimmed lower designs, frames where weight sits below the eye line) creates visual balance. Every frame in this collection has been selected by our GOC-registered dispensing opticians for heart-face suitability.

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What makes heart-face glasses distinctive?

1. Bottom-heavy frame design balances upper-face width. The single most important geometry rule for heart faces is the inverse of triangle-face rules — pick frames where the lower portion of the lens carries more visual weight than the upper. The classic RB3025 Aviator teardrop shape (widest at the bottom), the Tom Ford FT0985 Talita round metal, and the Oakley OO9088 Feedback aviator-style all use this geometry deliberately. The eye is drawn downward, balancing the broader forehead.
2. Slim wire frames and rimless designs reduce upper presence. Where triangle faces need top-heavy structure, heart faces benefit from slim metal frames, rimless designs and minimal upper-rim visual weight. The Emporio Armani EA1015 Slim Metal, Persol PO3160V Slim Wire, and rimless or half-rim options keep visual emphasis off the forehead.
3. Round and oval lens shapes flatter heart faces specifically. The Ray-Ban RB3447 Round Metal, Tom Ford FT1086 Jude round-combination, and Oakley Latch rounded metal all add gentle curves that soften the narrow chin transition and balance the wider forehead. Round lenses on a heart face read as deliberate, not feminine.
4. Avoid heavy browlines and wide top-rim acetates. The classic Clubmaster (RB3016) and oversized top-rim acetate styles are the worst choice for heart faces — they add visual weight exactly where you're trying to reduce it. The Tom Ford Snowdon and Persol PO0649 with strong top-line both fall in the same category for heart faces. Reserve these for triangle-face wearers.
5. Aviators are the heart-face safe default. The teardrop Aviator shape was originally engineered to cover a fighter pilot's full eye socket, which incidentally makes the silhouette ideal for heart faces — the widest point of the lens sits below the eye, drawing visual weight down. The Ray-Ban RB3025 in 55mm or 58mm is the single most-recommended heart-face frame at Ardor Eyewear.

Best frame ranges for heart face shapes

Brand & model	Family	Why it works for heart face	Price band
Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator	Classic metal aviator	Teardrop bottom balances broad forehead	£155–£205
Ray-Ban RB3447 Round Metal	John Lennon round metal	Round lens softens chin taper	£165–£195
Ray-Ban RB4165 Justin	Lightweight nylon	Bottom-balanced acetate, minimal browline	£125–£145
Tom Ford FT0985 Talita	Round metal & acetate	Round shape, minimal top-rim weight	£295–£345
Tom Ford FT1086 Jude	Combination round metal	Round-pilot hybrid, balanced visual weight	£325–£395
Emporio Armani EA1015 Slim Metal	Beta-titanium	Slim profile, no forehead presence	£95–£125
Persol PO3160V Slim Wire	Stainless & titanium	Minimalist, reduces upper-face emphasis	£195–£245
Oakley OO9088 Feedback	Metal & O Matter aviator	Aviator-inspired, teardrop-balanced	£145–£195
Oakley Latch OO4137	Metal browbar	Round-rectangular, balanced design	£145–£185
Polo Ralph Lauren PH2126	Slim metal rectangle	Minimal top weight, classic profile	£115–£135

Hero product spotlight: Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator for heart faces

The single most-recommended frame for heart-face men in our Derby store is the Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator Classic in 55mm or 58mm. Originally designed in 1937 for U.S. Army Air Corps pilots, the Aviator's geometry happens to be ideal for heart faces — the teardrop lens shape places the widest point at the bottom of the lens, drawing visual weight downward to balance the broader forehead. The 55mm production specimen weighs 28 grams, the 58mm weighs 31 grams, both use Ray-Ban's signature G-15 mineral glass lenses (88% light filtration, 100% UVA/UVB block, certified to EN ISO 12312-1:2013) or come as an optical-ready frame. The 0.6mm hand-bent gold or gunmetal alloy frame keeps the upper-rim visually slim — exactly what a heart face needs. Available in gold, gunmetal, matte black and rose-gold at Ardor Eyewear's Derby store with free UK delivery and 14-day returns. Prescription lens conversion from £79 single vision (free with frame purchase). At £175 retail (55mm), the Aviator is the safest first frame any heart-face man can buy.

Identifying a heart face shape

If you're not sure whether you have a heart face, this quick check takes 30 seconds with a tape measure.

1. Stand in front of a mirror with hair pulled off your forehead.
2. Measure the widest part of your forehead horizontally (temple to temple, just above the eyebrows).
3. Measure the widest part of your cheekbones (under the eyes).
4. Measure your jaw at the widest point (just below the ears, before the chin tapers).
5. Measure the vertical height from hairline to chin tip.

If your forehead measurement is the widest of the three, your jaw is the narrowest, and your face is roughly 1.3×–1.5× longer than wide, you have a heart face shape. (If the jaw is widest and the forehead narrowest, you have a triangle shape — see men triangle face glasses.)

What to avoid on a heart face

Style to avoid	Why it doesn't work	Better alternative
Ray-Ban RB3016 Clubmaster	Heavy browline emphasises forehead width	RB3025 Aviator or RB3447 Round Metal
Tom Ford FT0237 Snowdon (wide top)	Strong top-line adds upper-face weight	FT0985 Talita round metal
Persol PO0649 wide acetate top	Top-heavy keyhole design imbalances heart face	PO3160V slim wire metal
Oversized rectangular acetate	Adds upper visual weight	Slim metal or round acetate
Strong browbar metal frames	Browbar emphasises forehead	Rimless or bottom-weighted designs
Squared off thick acetate	Too much overall weight up high	Slim Aviator or Wayfarer 50mm

Lens options for heart-face glasses

Lens type	What it does	Best use case	Add-on cost from
Single-vision Rx	Your distance or reading prescription	Anyone needing correction	Free with frame
Anti-reflective coating	Reduces glare on screens, headlights	Office, driving	£35
Blue-light filter	Filters 380–450nm screen emission	Heavy screen users	£49
Standard sunglass tint (G-15, brown, grey)	88% light filtration, 100% UV	Daily wear, driving	Included on sunglass frames
Gradient tint	Darker top, lighter bottom	Driving, social	£25
Polarised	Removes horizontal glare	Fishing, sailing, driving	£45
Photochromic (Transitions Gen S)	Clear indoors, darkens outdoors	Mixed indoor/outdoor	£99
Progressive Rx (Varilux, Zeiss)	Distance, intermediate, reading, no line	Wearers 40+	£179
High-index 1.67 / 1.74	Thinner lens for stronger Rx	+/-3.00 or higher	£79–£149

Pricing — heart-face frames at Ardor Eyewear

Brand	Best heart-face entry	Most popular price band	Premium tier
Emporio Armani	EA1015 slim metal £95	£95–£165	£195+ (EA1118 titanium)
Ray-Ban	Aviator 55mm £175	£155–£205 (Aviator, Round Metal)	£325+ (Titanium, Chromance)
Oakley	Latch £145	£145–£195	£255+ (Prizm Polarised)
Persol	PO3160V slim wire £195	£195–£245	£345+ (Steve McQueen)
Polo Ralph Lauren	PH2126 slim metal £115	£115–£195	£245+
Tom Ford	FT0985 Talita £295	£295–£395 (Talita, Jude)	£495+ (Private Collection)
Dolce & Gabbana	DG1346 slim metal £165	£165–£255	£395+

Frequently asked questions about heart-face glasses for men

How do I know if I have a heart face shape?

The heart face has a wide forehead, broader cheekbones, and the narrowest point at the chin. The face is typically 1.3×–1.5× longer than wide. If the forehead is widest and the jaw narrowest, you have a heart (or "inverted triangle") shape. If the jaw is widest and the forehead narrowest, you have a triangle shape. If unsure, book a free 15-minute fitting consultation at our Derby store.

What's the most flattering frame for a heart-face man?

The Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator in 55mm or 58mm is the single most-recommended frame for heart-face men in our Derby store. Its teardrop lens shape places visual weight at the bottom of the lens, balancing the broader forehead. Close runners-up: Ray-Ban RB3447 Round Metal (soft round shape), Tom Ford FT0985 Talita (round metal & acetate), and Emporio Armani EA1015 Slim Metal (minimal upper presence).

Can a heart-face man wear a Wayfarer or Clubmaster?

Wayfarer: yes in 50mm only, with caution. The classic 54mm Wayfarer adds too much upper visual weight for a strong heart face. The 50mm slim variant works better. Clubmaster: generally no — the heavy acetate browline is exactly the visual element you want to avoid on a heart face. Reserve the Clubmaster for triangle-face wearers and choose the Aviator or Round Metal instead.

Are rimless or half-rim frames suitable for heart faces?

Yes, particularly half-rim designs where the upper rim is absent or minimal. The Oakley OO9476 Sielo half-rim and the Emporio Armani EA1098 Half-Rim Metal work well. Full rimless frames (no top or bottom rim) reduce all frame visual weight and can sometimes appear too sparse for a heart face that needs lower-frame emphasis — choose half-rim with visible bottom rim if rimless feels too minimal.

Should I avoid black frames if I have a heart face?

No — black is colour-neutral and doesn't affect the face-shape balance equation. The frame shape is what matters for heart faces, not the colour. Black Aviator (RB3025/002), gunmetal Aviator (RB3025/004), gold Aviator (RB3025/001) and matte black Round Metal (RB3447/002) are all popular heart-face combinations.

Can I get prescription lenses fitted to heart-face frames?

Yes. Every frame in this collection accepts single-vision (free with frame purchase), bifocal, progressive, photochromic, tinted sunglass and polarised prescription lenses at Ardor Eyewear. The Aviator and Round Metal silhouettes both have sufficient vertical lens height (35–42mm) for progressive lens fitting; the slimmer EA1015 in 53mm is best suited to single-vision Rx.

Does Ardor Eyewear accept NHS vouchers for heart-face glasses?

Yes. We accept HC2 and GOS3 NHS vouchers at current 2025/26 rates (£39.10 to £215.50 depending on prescription complexity). The voucher applies to the lens cost; you pay the difference for the frame. Bring your voucher to our Derby store at East Mall, London Road, DE1 2PL.

How important is frame size for heart-face men?

Important, but in the opposite direction from triangle faces. Heart faces benefit from frames that don't dominate the upper face — we recommend prioritising frames with slim upper-rim profiles and prominent lower-lens visual weight. The Aviator 55mm or 58mm, the Round Metal in 50mm or 53mm, and the Slim Metal EA1015 in 53mm all work. Avoid oversized 58mm+ acetate styles that emphasise the forehead.

Are heart-face guidelines different for older men (60+)?

Slightly. Older heart-face wearers often have softer skin around the temples and cheeks that reduces the visible forehead-chin contrast, allowing a wider range of frame shapes. The slim metal options (EA1015, AR5074, PO3160V) become even more wearable for heart-face men in their 60s+. Aviator and Round Metal remain safe defaults across all ages.

Can I order heart-face glasses online for delivery to Derby?

Yes. Order on ardoreyewear.co.uk with free UK delivery (typically 1–3 working days for non-prescription, 5–7 for bespoke prescription), or select Click & Collect for in-store pickup. 14-day returns apply on non-prescription stock; bespoke prescription orders are non-returnable unless faulty.

What's the difference between a heart face and a triangle face?

Exact opposites for frame selection. Heart-face men (wide forehead, narrow chin) need frames that reduce upper-face presence — slim metal, Aviator teardrops, Round Metal, half-rim. Triangle-face men (narrow forehead, wide jaw) need frames that add upper-face presence — browlines, top-heavy Clubmasters, wide acetate. The Aviator works for heart; the Clubmaster works for triangle.

Can I get sunglass tints in optical frames designed for heart faces?

Yes. Any optical frame at Ardor Eyewear can be specified with a tinted sunglass lens (£25 standard tint, £45 polarised, £45 mirror flash, £65 photochromic). The Aviator and Round Metal silhouettes work particularly well as sunglasses because they were originally designed for sun protection — the lens tint reads as authentic rather than added-on.

How long do heart-face frames last?

Designer frames at Ardor Eyewear typically last 5–15 years with reasonable care: 8–15 years for metal Aviators and Round Metal (the metal construction is highly durable), 5–10 years for slim metal Beta-titanium (EA1015, AR5074). Free professional metal re-polishing every 12–18 months extends the visual life. Re-lensing keeps the frame functional indefinitely.

What warranty comes with heart-face frames?

Every frame purchased from Ardor Eyewear carries the 24-month manufacturer warranty covering frame defects and structural failures, plus our own free lifetime adjustment service (nose-pad replacement, screw tightening, hinge alignment) and free professional metal re-polishing every 12–18 months on Aviator and metal frames.

Does facial hair affect which frames suit a heart face?

Yes — positively. A short beard or stubble around the jawline adds visual weight to the chin area, naturally balancing a heart face's narrow chin and reducing the imbalance the frames are trying to correct. Heart-face men with full beards have more flexibility and can wear a wider range of frame shapes, including the slim Clubmaster 49mm or Wayfarer 50mm. Clean-shaven heart-face men should prioritise the strongest bottom-weighted designs.

Are heart-face frames also called "inverted triangle" glasses?

Yes — these are the same face shape and the same fitting principles apply. "Heart" is the most common term in fashion and styling guides. "Inverted triangle" appears in optometry texts and dispensing-optics training. Both describe a face with the widest point at the forehead and the narrowest at the chin, and both need the same bottom-heavy or balanced-frame strategy.

What's the best sunglass colour combination for a heart-face man?

Gold metal frame with G-15 green lens is the most flattering combination for heart faces in our Derby store experience — the warm gold tone softens forehead contrast against pale skin, while G-15 green keeps the lens reading as classic rather than fashion-flagged. Gunmetal with grey gradient is the second most-recommended for cooler skin tones. Matte black with polarised G-15 is the most-bought variant overall, suited to most face proportions and outfit pairings.

Why buy heart-face glasses from Ardor Eyewear?

• Curated by GOC-registered dispensing opticians — every frame in this collection is selected for heart-face suitability.
• Free UK delivery on every order, with optional same-day click & collect in Derby.
• Free single-vision prescription lenses on every frame — saving £79 versus chain opticians.
• NHS HC2 and GOS3 vouchers accepted at 2025/26 published rates (£39.10–£215.50).
• 14-day returns on all non-prescription frames; 2-year manufacturer warranty.
• Free lifetime adjustments & metal re-polishing on every frame bought from us.
• Independent Derby optician since 1985 — East Mall, London Road, Derby DE1 2PL. Four decades of authorised designer eyewear retail.
• Free 15-minute face-shape fitting consultation — we'll measure your face and recommend the right frames.

Ready to find your frame? Browse the heart-face collection above, or explore related ranges: men triangle face glasses, Ray-Ban Aviator, Ray-Ban men's sunglasses, Tom Ford glasses, Oakley men's sunglasses, Emporio Armani glasses, Persol glasses and designer eyewear under £150.