How to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

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Compared to eyeglasses, sunglasses are more diverse in terms of lens materials and colors, so consumers are faced with more choices. How can you choose a pair of sunglasses that suits your face shape? This article will teach you to choose the best pair of sunglasses for your face:

How to Choose Sunglasses Suit Your Face Shape

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What’s your face shape?


To choose the glasses that make us more attractive, it is important to choose the frame that suits our face shape. So how do we identify the face shape?


Preparation to Identify Your Face Shape

The first thing to do is to measure your face.

① Measure the hairline to the bottom of your chin.

② Measure the width of the cheekbone.

③ Measure the width of your forehead.


Face shapes can be divided into 5 types: Oval Shape, Square Shape, Heart Shape Face, Round Shape, and Oblong Shape.

Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

- Oval Face


Oval Face Shape is longer than it is wide. The forehead and jawline are both in balance, and one is not bigger than the other. It is the most ideal face shape, and most frames can look great on it.

The only thing to avoid is anything too oversized. Frame with structure will be more suitable for soft face shapes, such as Square, Rectangle, and Aviator.

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Oval Face can usually adapt well to a variety of colors of sunglasses, if you want to maintain your soft facial temperament, you can choose a lighter sunglasses material, and also softer, brighter colors, such as brown gradient sunglasses. But if Oval Face wants to change her temperament and become more mature, she can choose the most versatile black sunglasses. According to the trend of 2022, black cat-eye sunglasses will be a good choice.

- Square Face


Square Shape is as wide as it is long. The forehead and jawline are prominent and wider, the cheekbone can be prominent but not any wider than the forehead or the jawline.

Round shape glasses suit Square Face Shape best. The curved outline of the frame can help to accentuate the protruded edges. It can help shift people’s attention away from the jawline and focus on the upper part of your face. Pick the frame shapes that are opposite of your face shape can add softness to your face. So Oval Frames and Cat-Eye Frames are also a perfect fit for Square Face Shape.

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However, you should not wear the square frame, since it will further highlight the angular features of the Square/Diamond face. Also, you need to avoid frames too small, it will make your face appears larger.

- Heart-shaped Face

Heart-shaped faces are widest at the forehead with a narrow chin and high cheekbones.

Sunglasses with low-set temples and bottom heavy frame lines will add width to that narrower part of your face. Round eyeglasses or square eyeglasses with curved edges will help draw attention away from a broad, high forehead.

Heart-shaped Face are more suitable to wear simple style, some small design on the classic style may make Heart-shaped Face more delicate and charming.

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- Round Face

Round Face is as wide as it is long, and typically the jawline is rounded off and with a smooth, no pointed or prominent chin. Your forehead is as wide as the jawline, with both being a little bit fuller than the Oval Face Shape. Having fuller cheekbones doesn’t mean you have a Round Face Shape.

Angular frames to help sharpen and add definition. Rectangular styles make a round face look slimmer. Oversized frames also can make your face appears smaller.

If you have Round Face Shape, you need to avoid Wayfarer, Brow-line, or anything too small.

- Oblong Face


If you have a long face shape and longer mid-face proportion, you may have the Oblong Face Shape. You can choose a frame shape with a longer length. The extended length of the lens frame can occupy the blank area within our mid-face. Besides, a thicker rim helps to weaken the visual impression of the long mid-face.

However, Rimless glasses are not suitable for long mid-face. Sometimes, they can make your face look too elongated. If you have a long-mid face, you might want to try frames that are a bit bigger or have more detail on the sides.

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Tips for choosing the right sunglasses


When it comes to choosing the right sunglasses, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, consider your face shape. Round or oval-shaped faces look best in glasses with soft, round edges. If you have a square or angular face, opt for glasses with straight lines and sharp angles. Second, think about the color of your lenses. Gradient lenses are a great option if you want to add a touch of style to your look. They’re also ideal for driving, as they help to reduce glare from the sun. Third, make sure the glasses fit comfortably on your nose and ears. Avoid glasses that slide down your nose or dig into your skin. And finally, don’t forget to choose a pair that offers adequate UV protection. With so many options available, it’s easy to find a pair of gradient sunglasses that meet all of your needs. 

Some good choices for Summer 2022: