When shopping for sunglasses, deciding what you like does take a while. But remember, it does not simply boil down to just that. It is important that you buy one that suits the shape of your face. Here are a few guidelines:
Oval face – practically all styles suit an oval face. Go ahead and experiment with the latest in fashion. What looks ultra good? Square shaped frames with slightly rounded edges.
Round face – choose sunglasses that make your face look longer and thinner. Try on frames that are slightly wider than the broadest part of your face or even equal in width. Not only will they minimize curves, but choose frames with higher temples to make your face look longer. Opt for frames with angular or rectangular styles.
Diamond shape – this means you have high cheekbones, a narrow forehead and chin – for which oval sunglasses are perfect. You could also try on gently curved square sunglasses that might also do the trick. The sunglasses you settle for must not be wider than your cheekbones.
Square face – choose sunglasses with curvy contours to even out the angles on your face. Cat-eye styles and even oval shapes will work with a square shaped face.
Oblong face – go for frames with round or square shapes – either would look really good on an oblong face. Try out temples that are decorative or even those that bear a contrasting colour.
Triangle shape – with a narrow jaw line and a wide forehead you would need to soften out the lower part of your face. Cat-eyes should do the trick or even frames will rimless bottoms and metal frames.
