How to Wear a Hijab with Glasses

Reviewed by Jasmin Todd

Last Updated: April 27, 2021

It can be tricky to wear glasses with your hijab, but don’t be discouraged! The right pair of frames can make your outfit and hijab look really striking, especially if you know your face shape and skin tone. Play around with different hijab styles and glasses frames to figure out a look that’s comfortable and stylish for you!

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Positioning Your Glasses

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Slide your glasses beneath the hijab fabric as an easy solution. Check that the glasses are touching your skin and hair, then tuck them around your ears. If you’re wearing an undercap, you may need to tuck your glasses beneath the material.
- This is a really popular option for a lot of people who wear hijabs.
- If your hijab is made of a smooth, slippery material like chiffon, this might be a good option for you.
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Slip your frames between layers of fabric if that feels more comfortable. Sandwich your frames between the first and second layer of your hijab fabric to ensure that your glasses are really snug. Secure your glasses on the fabric around your ears as a finishing touch.
- This works best with non-smooth hijab materials, like jersey.
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Wear your glasses over your hijab fabric if that’s easiest. Slip your glasses on as you normally would, leaving the frames visible on the side of your hijab. Try to hook your glasses around your ears so they can stay put throughout the day.
- This method doesn’t work well with slippery fabrics, like chiffon.

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Choosing Flattering Frames

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Select light-colored glasses to match a warmer skin tone. Look in the mirror to see if your skin has a warm tone, or if it has subtle pink and blue undertones. If so, shop for frames with lighter, pastel colors, like light pink or peach.
- There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to skin tone. If you have your heart set on a pair of glasses that don’t naturally complement your skin, feel free to wear them! Above all, choose glasses that best match your personal style.
Examine your skin for yellow and peachy undertones to see if you have a cooler-toned complexion. As a nice complement, look for glasses in dark, bold colors, like black or dark brown. Play around with different frames until you find a style that you really like!
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Pick out a pair of angular glasses to complement a rounder face. Look for frames with square or rectangular lenses, which help elongate your face a bit. Experiment with different frames until you find a pair that really helps balance out your features.
- Really small or rimless glasses may not look as striking if you have a rounder face.
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Wear some circular frames to flatter an oval-shaped face. Look for a pair of glasses with circular or ovular frames, as opposed to rectangular or square lenses. Note that rounded glasses look really flattering with an oval face shape, and help balance out your features a bit.
- Look for glasses with a strong bridge section, as these will look really striking with your face shape.^{[1]
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- Really large glasses may not be as flattering.
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Soften a square-shaped face with round glasses. Opt for frames with oval-shaped or circle frames, as these will really complement your features. Additionally, look for frames that can sit up higher on your nose, since this style of glasses looks really flattering with a square face type.^{[2]
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- Square, boxy glasses may not look as striking.
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Go for cat eye glasses to set off a diamond-shaped face. Shop for glasses that pass your cheekbones slightly, like cat eye lenses or large, oval frames. Keep in mind that larger frames help to complement your cheekbones.^{[3]
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- Avoid frames that are really narrow or square, as these won’t look as flattering.
Look for glasses that are curved and have thicker frames along the bottom of the lens. You can choose square or rectangular lenses for this as well, as long as the frames are curved.^{[4]
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Wrapping Your Hijab

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Create a traditional look by wrapping your hijab around your head. Fold your hijab in half, then drape it over your head, securing it along the top of your head and beneath your chin with straight pins. Fold the back portion of fabric over the top of your head to create a stylish, layered effect. At this point, take the longer section dangling over your shoulder and loop it around your head in a clockwise direction. Pin the material into place on the top of your head and slide on your favorite pair of glasses to complete the look!^{[5]
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- You can use a plain color of hijab, like dark brown, for a more subtle look, or you can play around with different colors and patterns.
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Loop your hijab around your neck for an elegant look. Fold your hijab in half and drape it over your head unevenly, then pin the material so it’s snug beneath your chin. Loop the longer, dangling section of fabric around your neck, then drape it loosely over your shoulder. As a finishing touch, tuck the shorter section of fabric beneath your shirt. Complete the look by slipping on your favorite pair of glasses.^{[6]
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- The shorter section will be hidden beneath the portion of scarf that’s wrapped around your neck.
- Round frames can create a really elegant look with this hijab style.
Fold your hijab in half and drape it unevenly over your head, then pin it in place. Grab the section of fabric dangling behind your back and flip it forward and over your head to create a second layer. Tuck the shorter, dangling section of hijab into your shirt, then take the longer, dangling section of hijab and wrap it around your head, bringing the fabric back to your shoulder. Arrange your glasses in place as a finishing touch.^{[7]
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