How To Choose The Perfect Sunglasses For Your Face Shape

It’s summertime and you may be shopping for fresh, new glasses to add to your collection. However, picking out the perfect sunglasses is more than just choosing a favorite style; you need to be able to choose one that suits your face shape. Some frames will enhance your best features while others will just look odd and misplaced. Read on below to figure out which sunglasses will suit your face. 

Figuring Out Which Type Suits You Best 

The first thing you need to understand is the anatomy of sunglasses because it can help in making your decision. If you’re looking for the ideal pair, you need to know more about the parts of sunglasses and how they can highlight your best features. Not only do you need to understand the frame types, but the style of hinges, the temple, and the lens play an important part in defining your features. 

How To Measure Your Face Shape 

If you’re unsure of your shape, there are many ways you can measure your face. One of them is to stand still in front of a mirror at arm’s length and, with a temporary or washable marker, highlight your face shape on the mirror. Start at your hairline and end at your chin. If you want to be super sure, measure it with a tape measure and draw out your results on a piece of cloth. Start with one cheekbone to the other, then just under your ears, go around your face beneath your chin line to the other end, and finally, measure your length from your hairline to the bottom of your chin. This can be ideal if you’re buying your sunglasses online. 

Once you figure out your shape, find out below the types of sunglasses that will suit you best: 

Round Shape 

Round faces tend to be equivalent, so it’s recommended to choose a pair that will lengthen your face. Go for darker frames that tend to narrow the face, but to truly balance your features, choose a pair where the width is greater than the height. That means you’ll be able to wear pointed, rectangular glasses, or square-shaped ones. For females, go for cat eye, wayfarers, or oversized ones. For males, you can also opt for aviators, wayfarers, or ones with narrow bridges. Avoid ones that are round, narrow, or have sharply defined edges. 

Oval Shape 

Having an oval face gives you the benefit of pulling off any look. Because your face is long with wide cheekbones, you need to choose a pair that disrupts your face’s harmonious proportions, but should be as wide as your face as well. Whether you’re male or female, you can pull off aviators and wayfarers. For males, you can also pull off round ones while females should go for oversized (but in line with your eyebrows), square, or butterfly-shaped ones. Try to avoid narrow frames or ones that are wider than your face. 

Square Shape 

Having a square-shaped face means you’re quite a head-turner due to your bold and prominent features like a very strong jawline. This also makes you a great candidate for a variety of styles. You need a pair that will soften your features and not overload them. Go for frameless, colored, or large ones that equal your face’s width. Aviators, rimmed brow lines, or round pairs will be perfect whether you’re a male or female. Avoid anything that is small or narrow. 

Heart Shape 

Having a heart-shaped face means you have a narrow chin, so any frames that are wider at the top than the bottom will be ideal. Whether you’re male or female, aviators, wayfarers, or rimmed brow lines will be just perfect as they accentuate your best features. If you’re male, then go for sports sunglasses while if you’re female, a pair of cat eyes can work well. Round glasses or ones that have small frames with a narrow bridge can be ideal too. Avoid anything that is oversized, bulky, and covers your eyebrows. 

The Perfect Shades

Picking out the perfect pair of sunglasses for your summer look may seem tricky, but it’s actually easier than you think. Once you know your face shape, you’ll be able to choose one that will not only look gorgeous on you but will also accentuate your best features.