How to find the right sunglasses for your face shape
Whether your face is heart shaped, round, rectangular or otherwise, there are some specific types of sunglasses that will suit you (or not!).
1. Square
Try to soften your strong jaw line or wide forehead by choosing styles with rounded edges and curves. Think Tom Cruise aviators or round John Lennon style circular frames. This face shape also suits cat’s eye frames as they are wider than the cheekbones.
2. Round
In the opposite way, a round face will want to avoid glasses with too many curves or circles as these will accentuate the circular face shape rather than complement it. Focus on styles with thin sharp lines and edges (like square or rectangle frames) to elongate your face and make it appear thinner.
3. Diamond
With a narrow forehead and jaw line, diamond shaped faces need to ensure their frames aren’t wider than their cheekbones. Go for oval styles and round glasses that complement the face.
4. Heart
This face shape is widest at the forehead with a narrow chin. Many styles suit the heart shaped face, including wrap around glasses, aviators or Jackie O style butterfly shaped frames (which are wider at the top of the glasses). Try to find glasses with thin arms to enhance the symmetry of the face shape.
3. Oval
These are the symmetrical people who look good in almost any style. Try to avoid larger than life frames though as these will drown your favourable face shape. Try to find frames that cover your eyebrows as this looks best with this face shape. Have fun with bright colours and fun styles that you love.
6. Rectangle
There are lots of options for the oblong or rectangular face shape, with most large sunnies working well (while small frames don’t work at all). Think wayfarers, wrap-around or shield styles, square and rectangle frames.
Do you consider face shape when choosing sunglasses? We would love to hear from you in the comments.