Sunglasses Just for You….
Made in the Shade
Sure, those Jackie O-style shades look fantastic on the model in the catalog, but when plopped on your face, you look like a sci-fi movie alien. What gives? Different face shapes require different styles of sunglasses, and it’s as important to know your personal sunglass specs as it is to know your shoe size! Don’t let the wrong style of frames cloud your style on sunny days. Use the below top picks sorted by face shape to purchase the most flattering shades.
Oval – Is your chin slightly narrower than your forehead? Are your cheekbones high? Oval-shaped faces should choose square-framed sunglasses that are as wide as the largest part of their face to maintain balance, avoiding angular and v-shaped shades.
TOP PICK: Square Sunglasses from Overstock.com.
Round — Do you have a full face where the width is equal to the length? Round-shaped faces do best with thicker frames that are as wide as the broadest part of your face. Unlike thinner styles, thick frames help to lengthen the face.
TOP PICK: Versace Oversize Round Sunglasses
Square — Do you have a wide chin and a broad forehead? Square-shaped faces are always complemented by curve-creating oval frames, which elongate your face. Square or rectangular frames will make your face appear squat and should be avoided.
TOP PICK: Dolce & Gabbana Aviator Sunglasses.
Heart — Might your forehead be wider than your chin? Do you have high cheekbones? Bulky, square, or dark-colored frames tend to sully your face-shape, so opt for lighter colored, aviator-shaped or angular sunglasses instead. Better yet, go rimless for an especially flattering look.
TOP PICK: Silver Rimless Sunglasses from Target.com.
Triangular — Does your face widen at the cheek and chin areas? Is your forehead narrow? Frames that are square on the bottom, while rounded at the top, work well with triangular faces. Frames without rims at the bottom also help to balance the triangular face.
TOP PICK: Juicy Couture Rimless Sunglasses
Oblong — Is your face longer than it is wide? Is your jawline the widest part of your face? Balance your face-shape with decorative temples, round or square frames and frames that do not extend beyond the widest part of your face.
TOP PICK: Versace Crystal Temple Sunglasses
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