Have you ever put on a pair of sunglasses and… something just doesn’t look right? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but they don’t feel like you.
Sunglasses are an essential part of every outfit — they can complement your look perfectly for a day at the beach or a patio happy hour, but sometimes finding the right pair can take a bit of work. It’s probably fair to assume you’re basing your choice on the frame’s color or design, but you may also want to consider the shape of your face.
STYLING 101
Choose the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
By: Marlowe Overocker
Your guide to finding–and loving–the right frames for you.
SUNNIES FOR EVERY SHAPE
While everyone’s bone structure varies, there are a few basic sunglasses shapes and styles that we recommend for each face shape–oval, square and rectangle, round, and heart-shaped frames–to better flatter your features.
Of course, the most important thing is that you love the sunglasses you’re wearing and feel confident in them! But if you’re looking to accentuate your anatomy, we created an easy guide to finding the ideal frames for your beautifully unique face.
Of course, the most important thing is that you love the sunglasses you’re wearing and feel confident in them! But if you’re looking to accentuate your anatomy, we created an easy guide to finding the ideal frames for your beautifully unique face.
AVIATOR FRAMES FOR OVAL FACES
Oval face shapes are the chameleon of the group, typically any haircut or glasses shape will look good on them. Oval face shapes have a forehead that's just slightly wider than their chin, and their jawline and chin are curved. If your face is longer than it is wide with soft edges—you probably have an oval face.
What to Wear: Aviators look especially flattering on oval face shapes. The straight brow bar provides some contrast to the curves of an oval face, and the curve of the frames compliments their high cheekbones.
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What to Wear: Aviators look especially flattering on oval face shapes. The straight brow bar provides some contrast to the curves of an oval face, and the curve of the frames compliments their high cheekbones.
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What to Avoid: Pretty much anything goes for an oval face–what a lucky group, we are all jealous! Because of this, you can have fun experimenting with novelty and oversized frames.
Shop The Aviator Collection
Shop The Aviator Collection
ROUND FRAMES FOR SQUARE FACES
Square face shapes are categorized by angular features and a sharp jawline. Their faces are about even in length and width, with minimal curve.
What to Wear: Opposites attract rings true for what sunnies look best on a square face—rounded frames. The softer, curved lines balance square faces without competing with their structure. Try a monochrome pair with matching lenses and frames for a sleek look—or go for a rimless pair to soften natural edges even more.
What to Wear: Opposites attract rings true for what sunnies look best on a square face—rounded frames. The softer, curved lines balance square faces without competing with their structure. Try a monochrome pair with matching lenses and frames for a sleek look—or go for a rimless pair to soften natural edges even more.
What to Avoid: Angular styles may not be as flattering as other options. It’s all about balance.
Shop The Round Glasses Collection
Shop The Round Glasses Collection
SQUARE FRAMES FOR ROUND FACES
The contrast to a square face—a round face has primarily soft edges. Round faces typically have a lot of fullness, with curved edges, a rounded chin, and wide cheekbones.
What to Wear: In the same way that square faces look good with round glasses, you can complement the softness of a round face by choosing a pair of square or rectangle sunnies. Round faces look great with bold frames, and they can handle a pair of sunglasses with an oversized shape that is super angular.
What to Wear: In the same way that square faces look good with round glasses, you can complement the softness of a round face by choosing a pair of square or rectangle sunnies. Round faces look great with bold frames, and they can handle a pair of sunglasses with an oversized shape that is super angular.
What to Avoid: Round sunnies may not be as flattering compared to angular frames that lengthen the roundness of the face, and create balance.
Shop the Square Sunglasses and Rectangle Sunglasses Collections
Shop the Square Sunglasses and Rectangle Sunglasses Collections
CAT EYE FRAMES FOR HEART SHAPED FACES
Heart-shaped faces are the widest at the forehead and come to an angular point at the chin—similar to an upside-down triangle.
What to Wear: Cat eye sunglasses are a perfect pair for heart-shaped faces. A cat-eye frame flares out past the widest point of the face, then curves down to highlight your cheekbones. This playful style adds softness and gives a fun, femme touch that accentuates your bone structure.
What to Wear: Cat eye sunglasses are a perfect pair for heart-shaped faces. A cat-eye frame flares out past the widest point of the face, then curves down to highlight your cheekbones. This playful style adds softness and gives a fun, femme touch that accentuates your bone structure.
What to Avoid: Overly narrow or extremely oversized sunnies may not be the best for hearts. However, like oval faces, heart faces can rock pretty much any pair.
Shop the Cat Eye Sunglasses Collection
Shop the Cat Eye Sunglasses Collection
Now that the age-old question, “What sunglasses shape suits my face best?” has been answered, remember--the best sunnies, are the ones you FEEL good in. So, play with your individual proportions and try it out yourself!
Browse our sunnies shop to meet your perfect pair today.
Browse our sunnies shop to meet your perfect pair today.
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