How to Choose the Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
Photo by V SHADES: Model Jacob Lewandowski wearing ‘Atlantic’ aviator sunglasses by V SHADES.
Changes in fashion trends occur so quickly that product manufacturers struggle to keep up with the constant cycling of different styles. Consumers are always on alert as they scour the internet in search of the latest trends being promoted by their favorite models, influencers and celebrities.
Everyone's seen how fast the tiny sunglasses from the nineties trend came onto people's radar and how quickly it's gone by. But, when it comes to selecting the right pair of sunglasses to best fit your face shape, there is more to consider than style alone.
This article will help you identify your face shape and recommend which styles are best for you.
Why shop for sunglasses according to your face shape?
Your face shape can have an effect on how certain sunglass styles fit and look on you. Some styles may not be aesthetically or functionally-pleasing for certain face types while they can either accentuate or disguise facial characteristics on others.
Finding out which styles both fit and look best on your face shape will help you shop with confidence as you make your next sunglass purchase.
Sunglasses Face Shape Guide
Check out this sunglass face shape quick guide to determine which sunglass styles best suit your face. If you’re unsure what your face shape is, we will cover how to find your face shape later in this article.
What Is My Face Shape?
Knowing your face shape is going to set you up for success in finding the right shades that fit your personality, face, and style.
To determine your face shape, you'll need to look at your facial features and distinguish which of the different face shape categories you fall best under:
Heart
Oval
Square
Round
Inverted Triangle
Triangle
Oblong
Rectangle
Diamond
Heart-Shaped Faces
A heart-shaped face is typically smaller, with the widest part being the forehead. It gets its name because the shape of your chin dips down to form the end of a heart. Heart-shaped faces have narrow jaws and pronounced high cheekbones.
Oval-Shaped Faces
An oval face shape is more filled out, with your cheeks and forehead being the widest part of your face. There's a bit of a curve or narrowing around the jaw and forehead.
Square-Shaped Faces
A square face shape is quite angular. They have defined jawlines, wide foreheads, and cheekbones.
Round-Shaped Faces
Round faces are similar to ovular faces, but are wider at the cheekbones, less long, and have softer angles.
Triangle-Shaped Faces
Triangular faces are distinguished by the jaws being the widest point of the face. Usually, the jawbones are extremely pronounced and defined, while the rest of the face narrows towards the forehead.
Inverted Triangle-Shaped Faces
The defining characteristics of an inverted triangle face are the forehead being the widest part of the face while becoming more narrow toward the chin. Those with a triangle-shaped face typically have a straight hairline, only being slightly rounded in some cases.
Oblong-Shaped Faces
Oblong face shaped people have a forehead, cheekbone and jawline that are equal distance across. They can be identified by their longer length compared to other face types and a chin that is rounded or slightly curved.
Rectangle-Shaped Faces
Those who have a rectangle face shape have a hybrid of a square and an oval face. The face is longer than it is wide and has a square jaw.
Diamond-Shaped Faces
People who have diamond-shaped faces have their cheekbones as the widest part of their face while the forehead and jawline are more narrow.
Sunglasses For Each Face Shape
We’re here help you find the perfect shades to compliment your facial features. So, let’s take an in-depth look into each face shape which styles of sunglasses are recommended.
Sunglasses For Heart-Shaped Faces
Photo by A-Z Photography Perth, CSA Models, V SHADES: Model Courtney Seale wears ‘Intuition’ cateye sunglasses by V SHADES.
Heart-shaped faces look great in many different styles, some top choices being cat-eye and oval sunglasses. Having a frame that wings up and outward compliments the smaller half of the face. Oval glasses are sometimes hard to pull off, but someone with a heart-shaped face can do it effortlessly. Square, rectangle and aviator sunglasses also tend to fit those with heart-shaped faces very well.
Sunglasses For Oval-Shaped Faces
Photo by A-Z Photography Perth, CSA Models, V SHADES: Model Jackson England wears ‘B.B.E. (Big Blessed Energy)’ oversized sunglasses by V SHADES.
Oval faces are perhaps the most common type of face shape. Because oval faces have lots of curves with fewer angles, pronounced glasses with sharp angles look great on these types. Geometric, square, and rectangular glasses are good for accentuating the strong points of this face type. Another suggestion for oval-shaped faces are oversized sunglasses.
Sunglasses For Square-Shaped Faces
Photo by Ryan Colby Management, V SHADES: Model Shawn Tuller wears ‘Geo’ round sunglasses by V SHADES.
Thinner, round frames fit square faces well. The contrast that the roundness brings to the face adds a nice aesthetic compliment, but they shouldn't be too bulky or wide.
Sunglasses For Round-Shaped Faces
Photo by @CSF.Raud: Model Jordon Deno wears ‘Click’ fashion sunglasses by V SHADES.
Like oval face shapes, round-faced people should opt for something that adds definition and angles to their faces. Rectangular frames are a great choice; they also make your face appear longer. Unique geometric frames add more lines to create balance, while something like a cat-eye frame can help bring attention to your eyes.
Sunglasses For Triangle-Shaped Faces
Photo by V SHADES: Model Jeremy Barthel wears ‘West’ sunglasses by V SHADES.
Triangular faces do well with a frame that is thicker on top and thinner on the bottom. Get a frame that's practically invisible on the bottom, making it so that the wider part of your face is evened out with the thickly-framed glasses near the top of your face. Cat-eye, Clubmaster, Rectangle and aviator sunglasses work well with this face shape.
Inverted Triangle-Shaped Faces
Photo by Ryan Colby Management, V SHADES: Model Francia David wears ‘New Mexico’ fashion sunglasses by V SHADES.
The best sunglasses for people with an inverted triangle face shape are round, aviator, cat-eye and shield sunglasses because they nicely compliment the cheekbones, which is are widest part of the inverted triangle-shaped face. Stay away from heavy frames with decorative temples as to not draw to an uneven amount of attention to the top half of your face.
Sunglasses for Oblong-Shaped Faces
Photo by A-Z Photography Perth, CSA Models, V SHADES: Model Lachy wears 'Society' fashion sunglasses by V SHADES.
The key to choosing the right pair of sunglasses for an oblong face is to find a pair that balances out the long nature of the face. Thick-framed oversized, shield and butterfly sunglasses are a good option as opposed to smaller shades that do not provide enough contrast to the face length and can even make it appear longer.
Sunglasses for Rectangle-Shaped Faces
Photo by Ben Montgomery, V SHADES: Ben Montgomery wears 'Wooden Wayfarer' sunglasses by V SHADES.
People with rectangle-shaped faces should go for cat-eye sunglasses because of how their unique shape draws attention to the eyes and provides contrast to the face’s natural shape. If Cat-eye sunglasses aren’t your thing aviator, clubmaster and oversized sunglasses are also good choices because their frame shape provides the same contrast that cat-eye shades do and blend well with the rectangular-shaped face.
Sunglasses for Diamond-Shaped Faces
Photo by V SHADES: Model Taylor D. wearing ‘Geo’ round sunglasses by V SHADES.
The goal for those who have diamond a shaped-face should be to choose a pair of sunglasses that are not wider than their cheekbones, which are a defining feature of this face type. Sunglasses that work well for diamond-shaped faces are round and oval sunglasses.
Key Takeaway: Buy the Perfect Sunglasses For You
In conclusion: We’re all different and that’s okay! Our unique differences are the special pieces of us that should always be celebrated. So, taking the time to find what best works for you and your unique style is the type of self-care we’re all about here at V SHADES!
Not only will shopping for sunglasses for your face shape complement your style, but knowing exactly what best fits you will also amp your confidence. Once you have the right pair picked out, you can experiment with different colors and lens types that go well with your personal style.
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