Sunglass Styles for your Face Shape

By Eliana

Choosing the right sunglasses for the summer is not just about style or trends; it is also about finding glasses that complement your facial shape. With the variety of options available it can often be hard to determine which ones are right for you, but knowing your own taste and understanding your facial shape can be the key to unlocking the pair of sunglasses that will truly elevate your look.

Which face shape matches your own?

The best way to accurately find your face shape is by measuring different areas of your face, specifically, the length of your face and the width of your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead. The five most common face shapes are:

Round: A face that has a circular shape, with the length and width being fairly equal. The cheeks are usually softer and fuller.

Square: A shape with a strong jawline, a broad forehead, and fairly equal proportions between the forehead, cheeks, and jaw.

Triangle: A face with a wider jawline and narrower forehead that has the appearance of an upward triangle shape.

Oval: Longer Faces, rather than wider, are described as oval if the jawline is softer and rounder.

Heart: A heart face shape will have a wide forehead and cheekbones that slowly narrow down near the chin.

Which sunglasses suit my face shape?

Having figured out your facial shape, you might be wondering what the best designs for your facial type are.

For Round Face Shapes:

Rounded face shapes can support the majority of looks, with cat eyeglasses being particularly popular with those with this facial shape. Due to the softness of your facial shape, you can also opt for sunglasses that have a more angular look, such as rectangular sunglasses with rounded edges.

For Square Face Shapes:

If you have a square face shape, you can support smaller sunglasses that have narrower oval shapes and rounded edges. These rounder shapes will help balance your face without making your face look too boxy, square, or harsh.

For Triangle Face Shapes:

Much like with other facial shapes, those with a triangle or even diamond-shaped face will want to opt for sunglasses that highlight the proportionality of their face. Cat eye, rectangular, and narrow oval faces can work great for bringing to the forefront the symmetry of this face shape. Generally, with this facial shape, you want to avoid smaller frames and instead opt for normal-sized frames for your face type.

For Oval Face Shapes:

Those with an oval-shaped face can usually easily support a wide variety of styles, from narrow frames to normal ones, and from angular to rounded frames. This means that there is no single style that works for this face type; however, due to the symmetry of this face shape, we would suggest opting for sunglasses that are not oversized and thus hide away your features. Small, rounded shapes, rectangular, and cat-eye sunglasses are all great looks for this face shape.

For Heat Face Shapes:

Those with a heart-shaped face tend to choose larger sunglasses shapes that have a lot of rounded edges. This is because they seek to soften the proportions and angles in their face. Aviator-style glasses are an excellent option in these cases.

Final Thoughts:

Trying on different sunglass options will help you decide which sunglasses work best with your face, while also helping you develop your sense of style. You can always experiment and even go against the norm when it comes to your look, but knowing what will complement your face can be a great way to narrow down options and choose the look that’s best for you.

Eliana is a writer and filmmaker with a deep passion for history and culture. She loves spending her time either in an archive or exploring different countries. For the past five years, she has worked as a copywriter and editor for a variety of publications.