Choosing the right sunglasses is not just about shielding your eyes from the sun—it's also about complementing your unique face shape. Whether your face is round, oval, square, or heart-shaped, there's a pair of sunglasses that's perfect for you. Let's dive into the different face shapes and the best sunglasses fit for each to help you look your best.
1. Round Face Shape
A round face is characterized by soft, curved lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles. For round faces, the goal is to add definition and elongate the face. The best sunglasses for round faces are square or rectangular frames. These add contrast to the soft features and make the face appear longer and thinner. Avoid round frames that mimic the face's shape as they can make it appear rounder.
2. Oval Face Shape
Oval faces are considered the universal face shape because of their balanced proportions. If you have an oval face, you're in luck—most frame styles will look great on you. However, to maintain the natural balance of your face, choose frames that are as wide as (or wider than) the broadest part of your face. Square, rectangular, and even geometric shapes can provide a stylish edge to an oval face. Avoid frames that are too large or too small to maintain your face's natural harmony.
3. Square Face Shape
Square faces feature a strong jawline, a broad forehead, and wide cheekbones. The key is to soften these strong features with sunglasses that have round or oval frames. These shapes will help balance and add a softer curve to your face, making it appear longer. Aviators are a great option for square faces as their curved bottom will contrast nicely with the angular features. It's best to avoid square or rectangular glasses that mimic your face's natural contours.
4. Heart-Shaped Face
Heart-shaped faces are widest at the brow, narrowing down towards the chin with high cheekbones. This face shape looks best with frames that balance the width of the forehead with the narrowness of the chin. Consider frames that are wider at the top than the bottom, such as cat-eye or round sunglasses. These styles draw attention upward, which balances the face nicely. Avoid embellishments or heavy design elements at the top of the frames as these can make the upper face appear heavier.
5. Diamond Face Shape
With wide cheekbones and a narrow forehead and jawline, the diamond face shape is quite angular. The goal is to highlight the eyes and bring out the cheekbones. Oval or rimless frames work well because they keep the face from looking too narrow. Cat-eye styles can also accentuate your cheekbones and soften the angular features. Avoid narrow frames that follow the contour of the face too closely.
6. Oblong Face Shape
Oblong faces are longer than they are wide and may have a long, straight cheek line. To make an oblong face appear shorter and more balanced, try frames that have more depth than width. Decorative or contrasting temples will also add width to the face. Round or square frames with equal width and depth can look particularly good. Avoid small, narrow frames that make the face appear longer.
