The Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
By Niki Hampton
Finding the best sunglasses for you can make a big fashion statement and complete the look you’re going for during any season. Sunglasses are among the list of necessary accessories to help make even the plainest of outfits look edgy, fancy or stylish. One of the most important, but most overlooked tips when buying sunglasses is to find the best pair for your face shape.
Oval Shaped Face
An oval-shaped face is one of the easiest face shapes to fit. To fashion the right pair of sunglasses for this shape, you might start with rectangular or butterfly type frames. These tend to look best, but all styles of sunglasses can look great on the oval. One thing to consider is your features. Many people with an oval face have smaller features, so try to choose sunglasses that are smaller in size.
Square Shaped Face
In order to fashionably counteract the sharp angles of a square-shaped face, round or oval sunglasses can provide a good contrast. Browse oval selections that are longer horizontally than vertically or round sunglasses that will create a curving effect.
Round Shaped Face
Unlike the square face, people with a round-shaped face have very few angles. In order to balance this out, look for sunglasses that have angular, square or rectangular frames. If you’re looking to create a longer, thinner look for your face, choose a pair that are wider horizontally.
Heart Shaped Face
In order to fashion the right type of sunglasses for a heart-shaped face, you may have to get involved in a bit of trial and error. Heart-shaped faces allow for more of a personal style selection, as there aren’t as many rules for balance and contrast. Play around with many styles to see which looks best for you.
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The key to finding a great pair of sunglasses is to know and fit your face shape. There are a variety of designs that look good on multiple face shapes, so you won’t be stuck with just one style. You can look and feel beautiful this summer with an amazing new pair of sunglasses fitted just for you.
Comments
Thanks for the comment, Jen! I have a square shaped face too and it can seem like nothing looks good. I have a pair of Dior's (a special treat last year) that are a medium size lens with rounded edges. I love them! I also have another pair with oval lens but not too oversized. My hubby calls them my Usher glasses. lol I hope this info helps you find the sunglasses of your dreams!
What a cool resource for the upcoming summer months when the sun will have us stocking up on sun glasses. I've never really been taught how to buy the right shape and size of sunglasses before, this is great. We all know when someone wears an ill fitting pair of match of sunglasses how ridiculous it looks. Thanks for the fashion forward tips on the best sunglasses for your face shape. :) katie
Thanks for the comment, Katie! I have totally been guilty of buying the wrong shape. lol
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jenscott 13 months ago
I have been putting off buying my new glasses because I never seem to find ones that look "right" on my face ... and then I read your hub. Now I know what to look for based on my square face. Thanks so much!