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When shopping online, do you find yourself saying, “What sunglasses suit my face?” While it’s important to consider your own personal style as well, finding sunglasses that really highlight your features is a great place to start. Discover which sunglasses complement you best with our handy guide to face shapes. At Glasses Direct, we understand choosing from such a wide range can be daunting at first! But don’t worry, once you know what you’re looking for, it’s actually really easy.
There are seven basic face shapes that suit certain styles of sunglasses. We have listed them to give you an idea of what to keep an eye out for.
One of the best ways to find out what face shape you have is by looking at your reflection in the mirror. Trace the outline of your face with your finger, use lipstick as a marker, or take a photo of yourself on your phone. Keep in mind that if you have long hair, it’s best to keep it out of the way. Next, take a look at the shapes we’ve listed and compare them to your reflection or the outline you’ve drawn. This will help you to identify your face shape and determine which designs suit you best.
Oblong-shaped faces tend to have an elongated appearance and are also very narrow. If you have an oblong face, then your forehead, cheekbones and jawline will be similar in width. Here is what we suggest for you:
Individuals with a diamond face shape tend to have a narrow forehead and chin. Their cheekbones will be the widest part of their face. If you have a diamond-shaped face, we recommend:
Square faces are typically a similar length and width across the face. People with this face shape have a strong jawline and wide face. These are our style tips for you:
If your face is a heart shape, you’ll have a small chin and broad cheekbones with a wide forehead. The good news is that a heart-shaped face is very versatile because it is rounded at the top and more angular at the bottom, creating the perfect balance. Here are the sunglasses we have picked for you:
A triangular face shape is distinguished by a small chin that widens up to the cheekbones and forehead. In other words, it’s like an upside-down triangle. If your face is this shape, here is what we suggest for you:
Oval-shaped faces are longer than they are wide. People with this face shape have well-balanced features with slightly wider cheekbones and a forehead that is similar in size to the jawline. Here’s what we recommend for you:
People with round faces will have a circular chin and forehead and full cheeks. These are our suggestions for you if you have a round face:
Give some of these frames a try before you buy them as sunglasses with our free Home Trial packs. Each one features a range of four pre-selected frames categorised by style. Get a feel for the design and fit before you purchase your favourites online. And remember, style is subjective. It’s all about your personal taste and the particular look you want to achieve.