How to Pick Sunglasses to Flatter Your Face Shape

Are you looking to update your sunglasses for the summer? If so, here is a guide to help you identify the shape of your face and match it up with most flattering style of sunglasses.

Today I am focusing on four basic face shapes: round, square, oval, and heart.

Round: If you have a round-shaped face, your face is widest through the cheek area. This is said to be the shape that gives a woman the most youthful appearance.

Avoid very small frames if you have a round-shaped face.

Square: If you have a square-shaped face, you have a broad forehead and a strong jawline. The width of your jaw and the width of your forehead are similar. When wearing sunglasses, your goal is to soften the angular lines of your face.

Avoid geometric frames if you have a square-shaped face.

Oval: If you have an oval-shaped face, the length of your face is greater than the width of your cheekbones and your jawline is slightly rounded. An oval-shaped face is considered the optimal shape to have as you can generally wear any style of sunglasses.

Avoid very large or oversized frames if your face is oval-shaped.

Heart: If you have a heart-shaped face, your forehead is wider in comparison to your chin. This shape is also referred to as an inverted triangle.

Avoid top-heavy frames of you have a heart-shaped face.

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Below I have featured three popular styles of sunglasses and the face shapes on which they will be the most flattering.

ROUND

Round sunglasses have such a fun retro vibe! These are a great option for women with square, heart, or oval-shaped faces.

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My round sunglasses are very similar to pair number three shown above.

AVIATOR

Aviator sunglasses have been trending for the last few years. This style best suits women with square or oval-shaped faces. This is one of my favorite styles for my face shape!

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SQUARE

Square-shaped sunglasses are perfect for women with round-shaped faces. Pair #2 makes me wish I could wear this shape!

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For more fashion inspiration, check out my Spring/Summer 2019 Pinterest Board!

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