The perfect pair of sunglasses instantly elevates your look, regardless of how under dressed you are! The trick, however, is knowing which is perfect for you! You are looking for a pair that will compliment your face shape, which could be, round, heart-shaped, rectangular, diamond-shaped, square-shaped, oval-shaped or a little bit of all! The thumb rule is that you pick a pair that has a shape opposite your face shape. We suggest that before you invest in many relatively inexpensive ones, you save for the vintage pair, which you can flaunt for many years. Now that will require you to know your face shape and that’s where we come in. Read on to unlock the mystery of the perfect pair!
Things to keep in mind before going on a sunglasses shopping spree:
- You need not fit into the 6 face types we will be discussing below. Many people have elements of two or more face shapes.
- Look for polarized glasses because they cut the glare and fight the UV radiation more powerfully.
- Look for quality and comfort
- Be open to experiments!
1. Round-shaped face
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A round-shaped face is spherical with fuller cheekbones and softer edges. The forehead is usually narrow and so is the jawline.
We suggest that you,
- Duck round frames which further amplify the soft curves of your face.
- Try a new angle which will lengthen your face e.g. a Wayfarer sunglasses. Bold angles of the shade will contrast the edges of your face and add an interesting dimension.
Our picks:
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2. Square-shaped face
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A square-shaped face is proportionate and very well balanced. The forehead is typically broad and the chin is well-defined. Also, these faces tend to be wider than long.
We suggest that you,
- Try softening your pronounced features
- Experiment with a pair of butterfly or circular style glasses
- Make sure the pair has curvy square edges
- Invest in cat-eye frames which curve upwards to soften the jawline
- Avoid the thick frames
Our picks:
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3. Oval-shaped face
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An oval-shaped face like the previous one is symmetrical but tends to be longer than wide. Also the forehead and jawline are narrower.
We suggest that you,
- Give quirky designs a try
- Go for a circular or mirrored pair
- Buy an over-exaggerated cat-eye pair of sunglasses
- Test out untried shapes but the size of the frame must not be thicker than your face’s broadest point
Our picks:
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4. Heart-shaped face
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A heart-shaped face has prominent cheekbones and a smaller jawline. The forehead also tends to be broad.
We suggest that you,
- Try the cat-eye shades because they are ideal for highlighting your cheekbones
- Elect a pair that has a slight upslope angle
- Invest on aviators with wider bottom as they will shift the focus towards your jawline
Our picks:
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5. Diamond-shaped face
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A diamond-shaped face has a narrow jawline and narrower forehead. The cheekbones are the broadest part of the face.
We suggest that you,
- Go for rimless and oval frames to compliment your cheekbones
- Use frames with soft curves
Our picks:
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6. Oblong face
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These are also called rectangle-shaped faces. They have very few angles and are long and narrow.
We suggest you that,
- Go for an oversized pair that will create the illusion of curves
- Buy a large Wayfarer
- Invest in sunglasses that have thick frames and sharp angles to soften the long and narrow jawline
- Experiment with a wrap or shield style sunglasses
Our picks:
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We know that you NEED a pair of new shades because your future’s really bright! Happy New Year! ☺
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