Which Cat-Eye Frame Matches Your Face Shape?
Both the Bardot Cat Eye and the Shelly Cat-Eye bring classic cat-eye style to your eyewear rotation, but they suit different face shapes and sizes. The Bardot Cat Eye is built for medium faces and is particularly flattering on rounder, softer face shapes, while the Shelly Cat-Eye is designed for narrow face shapes like square, triangle, round, oval, and oblong. Choosing between them comes down to how each frame's measurements and silhouette align with your face.
Frame Fit and Measurements
The key difference lies in lens width and temple length, which affect how the frames sit on your face.
- Bardot Cat Eye: 52mm lens width, 17mm bridge, 148mm temple length. Weighs just 17g, making it ultra-lightweight for all-day comfort. Best for medium face sizes.
- Shelly Cat-Eye: 54mm lens width, 17mm bridge, 144mm temple length. Ideal for narrow face shapes, offering a balanced fit for square, triangle, round, oval, and oblong faces.
Style and Silhouette
The Bardot Cat Eye delivers a sharp, upswept lift with a vintage-glam vibe, crafted from ultra-lightweight TR with acetate temple inserts. Its flirty silhouette adds instant definition. The Shelly Cat-Eye takes a sleeker, more modern approach to the classic shape, blending refined elegance with contemporary chic. Both are full-frame designs, but the Bardot leans bolder while the Shelly is subtler.
Key Details at a Glance
- Bardot Cat Eye: The Bardot Cat Eye Glasses are crafted from ultra-lightweight TR with acetate temple inserts, weighing just 17g. Available in Black, Tortoiseshell, Wine, and Matcha. The lightweight build and color variety make these frames comfortable for all-day wear and easy to match with different outfits.
Bardot Cat Eye - Shelly Cat-Eye: The Shelly Cat Eye Frame is designed for narrow face shapes including square, triangle, round, oval, and oblong. Available in Black Gold. If you have a narrow face, this frame's proportions are calibrated to avoid slipping or overhang, ensuring a secure and flattering fit.
Shelly Cat-Eye
How to Decide
Start by measuring your face width. If you have a medium face and want a lightweight, statement-making cat-eye, the Bardot Cat Eye is your pick. If your face is narrower and you prefer a more understated, modern take on the cat-eye silhouette, the Shelly Cat-Eye is the better choice. Both frames accommodate a range of lens options including standard, blue light blocking, photochromic, and polarized sunglasses, so you can customize them for your daily needs.
