Ever wonder why some sunglasses look awesome on you and others just don’t cut it? We’ll the shape of your face has a lot to do with how a pair of sunglasses will look on you. Here is an overview including 4 of the major face shapes and some guidelines to find the perfect shades. The most important thing to remember is that personal style trumps all. If you love it, wear it!
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oval
- Balanced proportion, chin slightly narrower than the forehead.
- Can wear any frame.
- Start w/ rectangular or butterfly frames.
- Oval faces tend to have smaller features, make sure frames are in proportion and not too big.
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round
- Equal in width and length, characterized by soft curves with few angles if any.
- A balanced face looks best, should select angular frames to help sharpen and add definition.
- Rectangular styles make round face look slimmer.
- Frames that are more horizontal than vertical longates and slims round faces.
- Glasses with high or mid height temples help lengthen face.
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square
- Usually liroliortional in length and width, strong jaw line, square chin, broad deep forehead.
- Try round or oval frames to soften and add contrast.
- Frames should be more horizontal than vertical.
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heart
- Wide forehead, narrow jaw line, high cheekbones, narrow chin.
- Heart shape faces tend to be a challenge to fit.
- Try as many frames to see what works, experiment, personal preference is most important.
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