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Bailey Nelson has been awarded Australia's number one optical retailer for 2022 with a 4.8-star rating via productreview.com.au from over 1,700 reviews.
In even better news, they have created an in-depth guide to choosing glasses for your face shape. Round? Square? Oval? Heart? Diamond? No matter your face shape, you can try on Bailey Nelson glasses from the comfort of your couch with their incredible Virtual Try-On tool.
Scroll down to see a selection of frames for all face shapes.
Or find your local store and try on the full range. Get a complete pair of glasses from $145. Can't decide? Choose 2 pairs from $250.
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Face shape: Oval
Oval: Lucky you! Oval face shapes will pretty much fit any frame style perfectly. You might want to consider an upswept style for balance, but otherwise, find the one that makes you feel like you.
Never face the dilemma of choosing between a brow-line and cat-eye style again! Combining the versatility of frames such as Bronte and Newton with the elegance of cat-eye shapes seen in styles like Emery and Melina to create a perfectly blended hybrid frame. Soft edges and elegant, feminine shapes make this a true classic and versatile style.
The Homer is a thin acetate frame with minimalistic metal arms and a classic rounded shape.
A round frame outlined by thin acetate, the Wells is designed to be slightly oversized to create a very stylish look.
Face shape: Square
Square: For those with a square face shape, rounder frames and cat-eye frames will typically be the ones to try on first as they'll complement your strong features well.
The Adler is a take on the classic round metal frame. Featuring a subtle teardrop lens shape, steel nose bridge and handcrafted acetate temple tips, this style is simple yet timeless.
The Markova is a thin acetate frame with minimalistic metal arms and a classic shape.
This vintage-inspired frame offers a timeless look suitable for any occasion.
The stylish cousin of Adler, Shirley is trendy but still down to earth.
Shirley pushes BNs metal frames in a new direction with her elegant and refined yet daring shape, a modern update for our stainless steel collection.
Face shape: Round
Round: A round face tends to have softer features, meaning you can pull off angular and square frames better than most!
For those looking forward, not back. Dustin channels modern of-the-moment shapes rather than drawing upon vintage references.
Featuring a rounded square lens shape, steel nose bridge and handcrafted acetate temple tips, there's not much to dislike about these timeless frames.
The silhouette's subtle angles combine with a thin profile to create an effortless and easy-to-wear everyday staple.
Face shape: Heart
Heart: The best glasses for heart-shaped faces are rectangle, oval or aviator shapes!
A Bailey Nelson staple with teardrop-shaped lenses and finely sculpted corners, this extra-large update to the Palmer fits even the widest faces with ease.
Thin acetate around the lenses flairs out to a cat's eye at the temple. It's a subtle effect, but all the best things are.
Face shape: Diamond
Diamond: The best shapes for diamond face shapes are aviators, square shapes and round glasses!
The Theodore glasses feature a square/round lens shape, steel nose bridge and handcrafted acetate temple tips.
This semi-rimless update has a style that has traditionally been considered a conservative look and has given a twist.
This classic frame transcends eras with a steel teardrop shape in a range of classic colours.
The Adler Semi Rimless glasses feature a subtle teardrop lens shape, steel nose bridge and steel wireframes.
This semi-rimless updated style has traditionally been considered a conservative look and given a twist.
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Bailey Nelson has a wide variety of both men's and women's styles in different premium materials (acetate, steel, combination and titanium), shapes, and sizes, so there's a frame for every face.
Enjoy free shipping and 30-day returns on all online purchases, as well as complimentary in-store care and adjustments after purchase. All Bailey Nelson glasses are handcrafted, and designed in Sydney.
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