Choose sunglasses based on the shape of your face.
According to the retailer Sunglass Warehouse, the best way to choose sunglasses is based on the shape of your face. (Ref. 1). Use a mirror to determine your face shape: is it oval, round, diamond, square, oblong, a heart, or triangle (Ref. 2)? Your face may not easily fit one particular shape. Use your best discretion or ask a friend for help.
Oval Face
An oval face is a balanced face shape, say the experts at Sunglass Warehouse, so an oval face works with almost any shape of sunglasses. (Ref. 1). However, if your face is smaller, aim for smaller frames; if your face is bigger, aim for bigger frames. (Ref. 1).
Round Face
The goal with a round face is to avoid frames that add width to your face, such as round or frameless frames. (Ref. 1). Aim for frames with lengths equal to, or slightly wider than, the broadest part of the face. Typically, rectangular or square-shaped frames are best, as these styles help the face appear longer and thinner.
Diamond Face
For a diamond-shaped face, the retailer Frames Direct suggests frames that accentuate your cheekbones and maintain balance on your face. (Ref. 3). Rimless and cat's-eye styles are best. (Ref. 3).
Square Face
Because square faces are strongly angular, sunglasses should soften those angles. Round, cat's-eye, or rimless glasses will best soften and narrow features.
Oblong Face
An oblong face is longer than it is wide. Frames Direct suggests broad-shaped glasses to add width to your face and balance it out. (Ref. 3).
Heart Face
Heart-shaped faces are broader at the top and more narrow at the bottom. Frames Direct suggests glasses that are bottom-heavy, to add width to your face and attract attention to the lower half of your face. (Ref. 3).
Triangular Face
Sunglass Warehouse suggests cat's-eye glasses, aviators, or butterfly frames for triangle-shaped faces. (Ref. 1). Frames Direct also recommends frame bottoms that angle inward.
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