Sunglasses protect your eyes, and the right shape also balances your features. Here is how to match frame shapes to the five common face shapes, and why each pairing works.
Round face shape
Recommended styles: square or rectangular frames
Angular frames add definition to soft curves and make the face look more structured. Very round frames tend to repeat the roundness, so use them sparingly.
Oval face shape
Recommended styles: almost any shape
Oval faces are balanced, so most styles work: oval, round, square or oversized. Just keep the frame in proportion to the face.
Square face shape
Recommended styles: round or oval frames
Curved frames soften a strong jaw and brow. Very angular or geometric frames can exaggerate the squareness.
Heart face shape
Recommended styles: cat-eye, rounded or bottom-heavy frames
Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead and narrower at the chin. Frames with a little more weight or width at the bottom balance the two.
Diamond face shape
Recommended styles: oval or rimless frames
Diamond faces have wide cheekbones and a narrower forehead and chin. Oval frames soften the angles and draw attention to the eyes.
Fit matters as much as shape
Whatever the shape, the frame should sit level, cover the eyes fully and stay put without pinching. That matters most for children, whose faces change quickly. Our sizing guide explains how to check the fit.
Conclusion
Trends come and go, but frames that suit your face shape always look right. Keep your face shape in mind next time you shop for sunglasses, for yourself or your child.
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- For round faces: Kids Square-D Polarized Sunglasses (Age 3-7) – Tortoiseshell and Teen & Adult Square-D – Tortoiseshell
- For square faces: Kids Round Polarized Sunglasses (Age 3-7) – Citrus Grove
- For oval and diamond faces: Teen & Adult Oval Polarized Sunglasses – Sand Beige
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