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How to Choose The Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
How to Choose The Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
This is the warm climate is about to come to us and you need to begin contemplating sunglasses.
But with so many different styles and designs out there, how do you know which frame is going to suit your face shape and complement your features, and which will leave much to be desired? Luckily we’ve done most of the groundwork for you.
The Big Question is: What is My Face Shape?
The first step is to decide what your face shape is – so is it square, heart, oval, or round-shaped. Take a photo of yourself directly facing the camera and use a piece of tracing paper to outline the edge of your face to work out your face shape. No camera? Then look in the mirror and with an erasable pen (or even some lipstick), trace the outline of your face on the mirror – whatever you do, just make sure you can wipe it off afterwards! And yes, we know that this sounds a bit odd, but it works!
Or even easier take the quiz below, and we will tell you what your face shape is!
Or even easier take the quiz below, and we will tell you what your face shape is!
What is the length of your face compared to the width of your face?
Which is the widest part of your face?
Which is the widest part of your face? 
Is your chin sharp, rounded, angled or long and angled?
Is your chin sharp, rounded, angled or long and angled? 
Does the outline of your face have any angles?
Does the outline of your face have any angles? 
MEASURE YOUR FACE
Measuring the dimensions of your face will help give you an idea of what size and shape your face is. To measure your face, stand in front of a mirror and follow these steps:
Step 1: Measure Cheekbone to Cheekbone
Place the end of a tape measure just below your eye to find the top of your cheekbone. Measure to the same point on the other side of your face. Write down this number.
Step 2: Measure Jaw Line
Feel below your ears to find the ends of your jawbone. Measure from the end of your jawbone to the other end around the bottom of your face. Write that down too.
Step 3: Measure Face Length
Measure from the center of your hairline straight down over the front of your nose to the bottom of your chin. Write that one down too.
Step 4: Measure Forehead Width
Measure the width of your forehead from one side of your hairline to the other side halfway between your eyebrows and top hairline. Write this measurement down too.
Look at your measurements and comparing them to each other, determine which shape of face you are below. Check out our Sunglasses Buying Guide for more about sunglasses frame size.
DETERMINE YOUR FACE SHAPE
Once you have determined the size of your face, the next step is determining the shape. Take a look below and see which one of these categories matches your face.
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ROUND
These curves are kicking’! The round face has noticeable curves and less defined angles. The ideal eye wear should lack curved features while emphasizing sharp angular lines that will help elongate your face and make it look thinner and sharper. This face group may benefit from high-on-the-temple, colorful frames as well. Rectangle, square, wrap and shield are the keys to round-faced sun-glass success.
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SQUARE
Square shaped faces—generally about the same length and width across the face—are characterized by a broad forehead and a strong jaw line. People in this category should choose a frame with round or oval shaped lenses that will help round out the sharpness of their features for a more balanced look. Examples of styles that would work well for this face are aviators, butterflies, round or any frame style that favors oval or circular curves. Center or top set temples are the way to go with a square face.
MEASURE YOUR FACE
Measuring the dimensions of your face will help give you an idea of what size and shape your face is. To measure your face, stand in front of a mirror and follow these steps:
Step 1: Measure Cheekbone to Cheekbone
Place the end of a tape measure just below your eye to find the top of your cheekbone. Measure to the same point on the other side of your face. Write down this number.
Step 2: Measure Jaw Line
Feel below your ears to find the ends of your jawbone. Measure from the end of your jawbone to the other end around the bottom of your face. Write that down too.
Step 3: Measure Face Length
Measure from the center of your hairline straight down over the front of your nose to the bottom of your chin. Write that one down too.
Step 4: Measure Forehead Width
Measure the width of your forehead from one side of your hairline to the other side halfway between your eyebrows and top hairline. Write this measurement down too.
Look at your measurements and comparing them to each other, determine which shape of face you are below. Check out our Sunglasses Buying Guide for more about sunglasses frame size.
DETERMINE YOUR FACE SHAPE
Once you have determined the size of your face, the next step is determining the shape. Take a look below and see which one of these categories matches your face.
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ROUND
These curves are kicking’! The round face has noticeable curves and less defined angles. The ideal eye wear should lack curved features while emphasizing sharp angular lines that will help elongate your face and make it look thinner and sharper. This face group may benefit from high-on-the-temple, colorful frames as well. Rectangle, square, wrap and shield are the keys to round-faced sun-glass success.
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SQUARE
Square shaped faces—generally about the same length and width across the face—are characterized by a broad forehead and a strong jaw line. People in this category should choose a frame with round or oval shaped lenses that will help round out the sharpness of their features for a more balanced look. Examples of styles that would work well for this face are aviators, butterflies, round or any frame style that favors oval or circular curves. Center or top set temples are the way to go with a square face.
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OVAL
Oval faces have it made because literally every frame looks awesome! Oval faces have gently rounded, fairly even features, and pretty much any shade is going to work well on them. Designer to sport, fashion to function, everything works. Just don’t get huge frames that block out those pretty symmetrical features; choose sunglasses that cover the face from the eyebrows to the cheekbones.
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OBLONG
Oblong faces, also called rectangular, are long and narrow with few angles. An oblong face works especially well with oversized sunglasses. Also, larger wayfarer or rectangular lenses and sunglasses with thick frames add width to a long face. Another option is sunglasses that feature tall or deep lenses and vintage style frames because the sharp angles and bold lines will give oblong faces an edge, sharpening otherwise soft features. This group is going to turn heads in wrap, shield, square, wayfarer and rectangle styles. Oblong faces should avoid small frames.
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DIAMOND
Diamond-shaped faces are characterized by a narrow jawline and forehead with the cheekbones as the widest part of the face. Oval and rimless frames will help compliment wide or high cheekbones. Diamond faces should use frames that feature gentle curves and should not be wider than the wearer’s cheekbones.
OVAL
Oval faces have it made because literally every frame looks awesome! Oval faces have gently rounded, fairly even features, and pretty much any shade is going to work well on them. Designer to sport, fashion to function, everything works. Just don’t get huge frames that block out those pretty symmetrical features; choose sunglasses that cover the face from the eyebrows to the cheekbones.
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OBLONG
Oblong faces, also called rectangular, are long and narrow with few angles. An oblong face works especially well with oversized sunglasses. Also, larger wayfarer or rectangular lenses and sunglasses with thick frames add width to a long face. Another option is sunglasses that feature tall or deep lenses and vintage style frames because the sharp angles and bold lines will give oblong faces an edge, sharpening otherwise soft features. This group is going to turn heads in wrap, shield, square, wayfarer and rectangle styles. Oblong faces should avoid small frames.
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DIAMOND
Diamond-shaped faces are characterized by a narrow jawline and forehead with the cheekbones as the widest part of the face. Oval and rimless frames will help compliment wide or high cheekbones. Diamond faces should use frames that feature gentle curves and should not be wider than the wearer’s cheekbones.
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HEART
Heart-shaped faces, sometimes called triangle, are widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin. Sunglasses that feature wide lower edges with no straight lines along the top work especially well for this facial group because they shift attention downward and elongate the face. Cat-eye styles or glasses that feature rounded edges are ideal for giving the wearer a more balanced look. This face shape will be best served with shield, butterfly, rimless, or aviator styled frames.
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HEART
Heart-shaped faces, sometimes called triangle, are widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin. Sunglasses that feature wide lower edges with no straight lines along the top work especially well for this facial group because they shift attention downward and elongate the face. Cat-eye styles or glasses that feature rounded edges are ideal for giving the wearer a more balanced look. This face shape will be best served with shield, butterfly, rimless, or aviator styled frames.
What is My Face Shape
What is My Face Shape
Round Face Shape
Cheekbones
and face length have a similar measurement. They are larger than
forehead and jawline, which also have a similar measurement. The angle
of the jaw is soft and much less defined.
Oval Face Shape
The
length of the oval face shape is longer than the width of the
cheekbones. The forehead is also wider than the roundish jawline.
Diamond Face Shape
Round Face Shape
Cheekbones
and face length have a similar measurement. They are larger than
forehead and jawline, which also have a similar measurement. The angle
of the jaw is soft and much less defined.
Oval Face Shape
The
length of the oval face shape is longer than the width of the
cheekbones. The forehead is also wider than the roundish jawline.
Diamond Face Shape
Face length is largest. Then, in descending order: cheekbones, forehead, and smallest is jawline. The chin is pointed.
Heart Face Shape
The chin is pointier than the other facial dimensions on your face. The forehead is wider than the cheekbones, hence alluding to the proportions of a heart.
Heart Face Shape
The chin is pointier than the other facial dimensions on your face. The forehead is wider than the cheekbones, hence alluding to the proportions of a heart.
Rectangle Face Shape
The rectangle face shape boasts a longer face length, with an equal forehead, cheekbones and jawline.
Rectangle Face Shape
The rectangle face shape boasts a longer face length, with an equal forehead, cheekbones and jawline.
Heart Shaped Face
Someone with a heart shaped face typically has a large brow and a smaller chin, and the best options for your face tend to be cat-eye framed sunglasses or a pair of frames that are small because the larger options will overwhelm your face. Stylists recommend lighter colored lenses and frames with bold colored arms and prints which will accentuate your eye area and also soften the lower portion of your face.
Heart Shaped Face
Someone with a heart shaped face typically has a large brow and a smaller chin, and the best options for your face tend to be cat-eye framed sunglasses or a pair of frames that are small because the larger options will overwhelm your face. Stylists recommend lighter colored lenses and frames with bold colored arms and prints which will accentuate your eye area and also soften the lower portion of your face.
Heart Shaped Face Sunglasses Styles
Heart Shaped Face Sunglasses Styles
Butterfly, rimless, aviator, cat-eye
Butterfly, rimless, aviator, cat-eye
cat-eye
cat-eye
aviator
aviator
rimless
rimless
Butterfly
Butterfly
Round Shaped Face
Round faces usually have an equal width and height. When picking out the perfect frames, you want to choose a pair that will have a wider frame than the broadest part of your face. Avoid round frames as these don’t compliment your face shape, and instead, choose rectangular and square shapes to add angles. And if you love embellishment, then this is great because it not only looks chic but also adds a visual lift to a rounder face.
Round Face Shaped Sunglasses Styles
Rectangular, square-shaped, wayfarers
Round Shaped Face
Round faces usually have an equal width and height. When picking out the perfect frames, you want to choose a pair that will have a wider frame than the broadest part of your face. Avoid round frames as these don’t compliment your face shape, and instead, choose rectangular and square shapes to add angles. And if you love embellishment, then this is great because it not only looks chic but also adds a visual lift to a rounder face.
Round Face Shaped Sunglasses Styles
Rectangular, square-shaped, wayfarers
wayfarers
wayfarers
square-shaped
square-shaped
Rectangular
Rectangular
Oval Faced Shape
Are you planning to spend a lot of time on the beach this summer? Well, whatever the occasion, you’re a very lucky lady because oval faces suit almost every single style when it comes to sunglasses frames. The pros of having an oval face shape are that it’s well-balanced, but before choosing your perfect pair of sunglasses, be sure to consider your hairstyle and skin tone. In general, large, dark frames are very flattering and tend to complement an oval face shape’s cheekbones.
Oval Faced Shape Sunglasses Styles
All styles
Oval Faced Shape
Are you planning to spend a lot of time on the beach this summer? Well, whatever the occasion, you’re a very lucky lady because oval faces suit almost every single style when it comes to sunglasses frames. The pros of having an oval face shape are that it’s well-balanced, but before choosing your perfect pair of sunglasses, be sure to consider your hairstyle and skin tone. In general, large, dark frames are very flattering and tend to complement an oval face shape’s cheekbones.
Oval Faced Shape Sunglasses Styles
All styles
round
round
Square Faced Shape
Do you have a square face? Well, here’s what you need to know: a square shaped face is defined by a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a strong jawline. If you have strong features, then make sure that your sunglasses are big, and vice versa. Just remember to stay clear of shapes that are too angular because this will harden your face.
Square Faced Shape
Do you have a square face? Well, here’s what you need to know: a square shaped face is defined by a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a strong jawline. If you have strong features, then make sure that your sunglasses are big, and vice versa. Just remember to stay clear of shapes that are too angular because this will harden your face.
Square Faced Shape Sunglasses Styles
Aviator, round, butterfly, cat-eye
SUNGLASSES STYLE
AVIATOR
Originally popularized by pilots, Hawaii Five-0, and Tom Cruise, aviator-style sunglasses have become a favorite of many others worldwide. The distinctive features of an aviator frame are clean and simple colors, metal frames, and teardrop shaped lenses. A snug tee shirt and respect for the law are optional.
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BUTTERFLY
Does the frame shape remind you of any specific insect? Generally oversized, butterfly frame sunglasses can vary in terms of details like temple width and height, even shape. The size of butterfly styles is also a functional advantage: It covers more of the face from the sun’s harmful rays and if you have an… er-mm generously sized nose, butterflies can draw attention away. They also work great for those mornings after, when you just want to hide your face. Jackie O loved these back in the day.
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RECTANGLE
If the frame of the lens is wider than it is tall, it is probably a rectangle. Angular rectangle frames work well on round faces, and they can add length to a short face by contrast. Oval faces can also benefit from rectangular frames with softer edges.
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ROUND / SEMI-RIMLESS
The round, (often) semi-rimless, brow line, club man, or anti-Ray-Ban frame is another style that has been around for a long time and has recently regained popularity. Originally created in 1947, you may remember these from famous people over the years, including Malcom X, Jeff Goldblum, John Lennon and Colonel Sanders. So if you are rocking a club man frame, you are in some pretty good company.
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SHIELD
These sunglasses have a single, large lens. They offer serious protection from the sun because they cover the entire eye – not just the front. These frames are great for long days in the sun... Did somebody say, badminton?
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SQUARE
Got a narrow or round face? Want to add some size to beef up that jaw? Square shapes look good on oval and oblong faces due to the contrasting angles of face and accessory. Commonly oversized, these can be a fashion forward look, or they can just block extra rays on a really rough Saturday morning.
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WAYFARER
The Wayfarer is a classic shape and has been worn since the 1950s. Think James Dean. Think Blues Brothers. Versatile and timeless, this frame looks great on almost every face.
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WRAP
These shades are perfect for athletes and people who want to look like athletes. Their stream-lined design increases the aerodynamic properties of the face and the lightweight frame makes it feel like you are not wearing anything at all. Wrap-around frames have lenses that cover most of your eyes, not allowing UV rays to sneak in through the side (great for snow activities), and some have arms that are spring-loaded to help them stay on your face during activities like beach volleyball.
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All the best to you..
Square Faced Shape Sunglasses Styles
Aviator, round, butterfly, cat-eye
SUNGLASSES STYLE
AVIATOR
Originally popularized by pilots, Hawaii Five-0, and Tom Cruise, aviator-style sunglasses have become a favorite of many others worldwide. The distinctive features of an aviator frame are clean and simple colors, metal frames, and teardrop shaped lenses. A snug tee shirt and respect for the law are optional.
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BUTTERFLY
Does the frame shape remind you of any specific insect? Generally oversized, butterfly frame sunglasses can vary in terms of details like temple width and height, even shape. The size of butterfly styles is also a functional advantage: It covers more of the face from the sun’s harmful rays and if you have an… er-mm generously sized nose, butterflies can draw attention away. They also work great for those mornings after, when you just want to hide your face. Jackie O loved these back in the day.
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RECTANGLE
If the frame of the lens is wider than it is tall, it is probably a rectangle. Angular rectangle frames work well on round faces, and they can add length to a short face by contrast. Oval faces can also benefit from rectangular frames with softer edges.
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ROUND / SEMI-RIMLESS
The round, (often) semi-rimless, brow line, club man, or anti-Ray-Ban frame is another style that has been around for a long time and has recently regained popularity. Originally created in 1947, you may remember these from famous people over the years, including Malcom X, Jeff Goldblum, John Lennon and Colonel Sanders. So if you are rocking a club man frame, you are in some pretty good company.
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SHIELD
These sunglasses have a single, large lens. They offer serious protection from the sun because they cover the entire eye – not just the front. These frames are great for long days in the sun... Did somebody say, badminton?
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SQUARE
Got a narrow or round face? Want to add some size to beef up that jaw? Square shapes look good on oval and oblong faces due to the contrasting angles of face and accessory. Commonly oversized, these can be a fashion forward look, or they can just block extra rays on a really rough Saturday morning.
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WAYFARER
The Wayfarer is a classic shape and has been worn since the 1950s. Think James Dean. Think Blues Brothers. Versatile and timeless, this frame looks great on almost every face.
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WRAP
These shades are perfect for athletes and people who want to look like athletes. Their stream-lined design increases the aerodynamic properties of the face and the lightweight frame makes it feel like you are not wearing anything at all. Wrap-around frames have lenses that cover most of your eyes, not allowing UV rays to sneak in through the side (great for snow activities), and some have arms that are spring-loaded to help them stay on your face during activities like beach volleyball.
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All the best to you..
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