Step 2 - Pick sunglasses that flatter your face shape

Back to the general rule, the shape of sunglasses you want should soften your face shape. We've curated a round-up of what will work for which shape.

1. Round

If you have a round face, your face is most likely symmetrical, with almost the same width and length. A round face is typically the widest across the cheekbones, and identically narrow at the hairline and chin.

What shape should you pick in sunglasses?

Rectangular, square, pointed, and angular like cat eyes, or wayfarers will work the best on a round face. These sunglass shapes tend to visually lengthen your face and give you sharper proportions.

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2. Oval

The oval face is longer, with a rounded chin and jawline. Your facial features are likely to be fairly even, and the width of your forehead is slightly more than your jaw.

What shape should you pick in sunglasses?

An oval face is one of the most versatile, in terms of sunglass styling, which means both square/rectangle and round-shaped sunglasses can work well for you. Aviators and cat-eyes can also be flattering. However, you need to be mindful of that the proportion of your sunglasses does not distract from your face's natural symmetry.

Avoid very big or very narrow sunglasses for your face and ones with very sharply defined edges.

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3. Square

Square faces typically tend to be identical in width and length, with a strong jawline and wide cheekbones. The forehead and jaw will likely be of similar width, and your face is sharper than rounded.

What shape should you pick in sunglasses?

The most flattering sunglasses for your face should be in a shape that softens your sharp angles and features. Rounded frames can help you achieve that, and you should avoid square shapes with sharp corners. Sunglasses with soft lines or rimless edges can work really well. Oval, tear-dropped, aviators, and browline shades are also great options.

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4. Triangle

If you have a triangle-shaped face, your face length will be slightly more than your face width. A triangular face tends to be the widest at the jaw and narrow towards the temple. Your chin will typically be wide and sharply angular.

What shape should you pick in sunglasses?

Since your face is the widest towards the bottom and narrow at the top, you need a mirror-opposite shape of sunglasses to flatter your face. Choose sunglasses with a broader upper part, and avoid sharp square outlines. Rounded shapes will work well for you, along with aviators, and cat-eye sunglasses.

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5. Heart

A heart-shaped face is usually the widest at the forehead area, with the length of your face being slightly more than the width. The narrowest part of your face will be the chin and the jawline.

What shape should you pick in sunglasses?

Heart-shaped faces also fall in the category of the most versatile, in terms of sunglass styling and shape. Rounded, smaller frames that are just a tad bottom-heavy can work well for you. Avoid oversized sunglasses, and pick a pair that draws attention downwards. Aviators, Wayfarers, rimless frames and d-frames are great options.

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