Buying sunglasses to fit your face shape
Buying sunglasses can be a challenge, no matter if you are buying them at your favorite optical shop, motorcycle shop or online. There are many factors that come into play. One of the most important factors is the shape of your face and the size of your head.
Face shapes are usually classified as round, oval, square, diamond, or oblong. Each of these face shapes have different sunglasses that will fit properly and have a complementary look for the face. The following is a summary of the face shapes and the appropriate frame styles for each:
| Face Shapes and Appropriate Frames: | |
| Round: | Bold, square or angular frame |
| Oval: | Almost any frame |
| Square: | Oval or round frame |
| Oblong: | Angular, geometric or flat top |
| Heart: | Oval, round or aviator |
Round face
A round shaped face needs straight lines to counteract the curves so look out for rectangular or square frames.
If you have a large face then you can pull of the large, bold sunglasses that gives you the A-List celebrity look. Best to avoid round sunglasses as this will exaggerate the curves and the frames should be wider than they are deep.
Heart shaped face
If you have a heart shaped face, beware of too-wide sunglasses that will make chins look pointy, but you can probably get away with more styles than most. The best style we have found for this face shape is the aviator.
Oval face
This is the wear-what-you-like face shape so pretty much anything goes. This face shape has the most balanced proportions allowing you to play with the styles! Find your favorite sunglasses and you will look great.
Small face
It can be hard to find sunglasses that work if you have a small face. If you are not a confident person and adventurous with your style, then we have a nice selection of sunglasses for you.
If you do have a small face, you can still wear oversized sunglasses. Stay clear of thick frames if you don’t want to draw attention to yourself too much.
Long face
With a long face it is best to wear a rectangular frame to add width and help balance out the length of your face. A low bridge on the sunglasses may also hep shorten the length of your nose.
Square face
Square faces can look best with rounded sunglasses, or curved sunglasses like many of Ray-Ban’s collection. Angular sunglasses may emphasize a square jaw. There are plenty of quality, fashionable sunglasses for you to choose from.
Triangle face
A triangular shaped face will have a wide forehead, but small chin and rimless sunglasses can really work well and look good. You may wish to select frames that are winder at the bottom.
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