How to Find the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

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It’s that time of the year again when we all get our sunglasses out., be it for fashion or for comfort. Most of us spend hours trying hundreds of sunglasses to find that one perfect pair. But did you know your face shape actually determines the kind of frames that will suit you the most? There are six kinds of face shapes that are all unique in their own way – oval, round, square, diamond, triangle and heart. All types of sunglasses look different on each of these face shapes. Here’s how you can find the right sunglasses for your face shape.

How to Find out Your Face Shape

Before we get started, it is always important to know some essential facts about yourself, like your body type and your face shape, in order to up your fashion game. However, many of us get boggled when it comes to things like these. If you too don’t know your face shape yet, fret not. Here’s a simple trick to help you determine the angles and shape of your face. Take a picture from a straight angle. Make sure you pull your hair back and  ask someone to take a properly zoomed picture of your face. Take a print out. Next, start marking the top, bottom and sides of your face with dots. Join these dots and that will help you determine your face shape. Once you’re done, quickly refer to our blog to find the right sunglasses for your face shape.

Find the Right Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

Round, Big Glasses for Oval Face Shapes

People who have an oval face are in luck! It means you have prominently well-proportioned and symmetrical features. An oval face shape has slightly more pronounced cheeks and cheekbones, and narrower chin and forehead. This makes their face ideal for quite literally any type of sunglasses. Be it square, round or cat eye – any shape will suit you if you have an oval face shape. Make sure you don’t choose glasses that are too narrow as they will make your face appear longer. Best sunglasses for an oval face are round, slightly bigger glasses as these will accentuate the contours of your face. 

Angular Sunglasses for Round Face Shapes 

Round face shapes are similar to square shapes in that the forehead, cheekbones and jaw are almost equal in width, except the curves are softer. These faces lack defined angles and are widest at the cheek area, narrowing just slightly at the forehead and jawline. While choosing sunglasses for round faces, the goal is to enhance the angles. Glasses that are angular like square or rectangular glasses will help give a slimmer and more sharpened look. You can also opt for oversized angular glasses, cat eye frames or aviators as these will compliment round face shapes. Make sure you avoid buying small and round glasses.

Oversized Frames are an Absolute no-no for Heart Face Shapes

Heart face shapes means that the person has a broad forehead, a pointed chin and high cheekbones. Your forehead is bound to be broader than your jawline and you might have a widow’s peak that makes your face shape even more prominent. In order to draw attention to your best features, you should choose sunglasses that mimic your facial curves. Aviators and cat-eye frames are broader at the top and narrower at the bottom, hence these will highlight your best features. Glasses that have rounded edges and are slightly bigger in size will also suit heart-shaped faces as these will move the viewer’s attention downwards and will create the illusion of an elongated face. For the same reason, you must avoid smaller frames.

Compliment your Square Face with Round Sunglasses

Just like the name suggests, square faces are almost the same length and width across the face, giving it a squarish feel. If you have a broad forehead and jawline, making your features look sharp and more defined, you most definitely have a square face. The best sunglasses for a square face are the ones that balance out the sharpness of the face.

If you have a square face, you’re in luck as you can find tons of glasses to suit your face shape. To highlight your best features, sport sunglasses that have rounded rims and not angular, as oval or round glasses will soften as well as add contrast to your face’s sharp edges. You can opt for aviators, butterflies, round glasses, wayfarers or any glasses that mimic round or oval shapes. Make sure you buy glasses that sit high on your nose as that will add length to your face and give the illusion of a more symmetrical, longer face.

Soft-Curved Frames for Diamond Face Shape

Diamond face shapes are characterized by a narrow top – forehead and a narrow bottom – chin. The cheekbones are almost always high and are the widest part of your face. Diamond face shape is quite similar to a heart face shape, except the hairline, which is a little more tapered on a diamond-shaped face. This face is actually super rare and was once considered the most desired face shape. Soft-curved frames work really well for diamond faces as they contrast well with the sharp edges of your face. You can also go for cat-eye frames or horn-rimmed glasses. Diamond face shapes are best if you want to experiment with bold and daring styles. 

D-face glasses bring definition to Triangular faces

If you have a broad forehead and a narrow chin area, you most definitely have a triangle face shape. Also known as a pear shape, these faces are characterized by wide cheekbones. While choosing glasses for a triangular face shape, the focus is on balancing the proportions and diverting attention away from the heavy jaw. Best sunglasses for these faces are glasses that are heavy on the top and have angles that go upwards. Glasses like cat eye or teardrop frames are great for triangular faces. Also, you can go for frames that have a detailed or heavy top rim as these too, will move the viewer’s attention away from your chin and onto your glasses. Avoid small frames and go for bigger frames instead to give the illusion of an elongated face.

What are youo waiting for? Go and buy yourself a fancy pair of sunglasses. Don’t forget to find your face shape first! And for more such ideas and inspo, stay tuned to Styl Inc Blogs.

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Signing off,

Kashika