The Ultimate Guide To Finding The Best Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

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It's the summer of sunnies - and if they're not already your most valued accessory, you probably haven't found the right shape yet. With so many options, it can be tricky to narrow down which will look the best on you. Whether your face is round, oval, heart-shaped, or square, there's a pair of shades suitable for everyone. Click through to find (and shop) the best sunglass fit for your face shape, inspired by the celebs who've mastered the looks best.
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Heart-Shaped Face
Square-shaped frames help play down the top width of the face and draw a straighter-edge illusion.
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Heart-Shaped Face
Kourtney Kardashian found a pair of small round glasses that sit in the perfect position for her face shape - right above the cheek, and right below the brow bone.
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Garett Leight sunglasses, $420, farfetch.com.
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Heart-Shaped Face
Light colored lenses, like Olivia Palermo's pink tinted frames, draw attention to the shades while also highlighting the focal points of your face.
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Chloé aviator sunglasses, $375, net-a-porter.com.
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Round Face
The bigger the better, as Chrissy Teigen demonstrates with her oversized frames. Aviators make a good frame for round-shaped faces as they help balance the face.
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Quay Australia aviators, $65, bloomingdales.com.
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Round Face
A thick, pointed cat-eye gives the face a lifted effect. Mindy Kaling's chic tortoise glasses accentuate the curve of a round face shape.
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Round Face
Sometimes mimicking your face shape with the frame of your sunglasses works best, as demonstrated by Priyanka Chopra.
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H&M glasses, $10, hm.com.
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Square Face
Angelina Jolie demonstrates how to complement the angles of a square face with an oversized pair of sunglasses that combine a round and square frame in one.
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Get the Look: Square Face
Givenchy tortoise glasses, $545, net-a-porter.com.
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Square Face
Oversized glasses rest on the face and change the entire top-to-bottom ratio, widening out the top and giving a more balanced effect.
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Square Face
Wayfarers, especially with a curved bar, help balance the jawline of square faces.
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Ermenegildo Zenga wayfarers, $440, neimanmarcus.com.
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Oval Face
Small, angular frames accentuate the high cheekbones typically common on people with oval faces.
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Balenciaga square sunnies, $495, modaoperandi.com.
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Oval Face
Luckily, people with oval faces can pull off most frame shapes. These square-round hybrid shaped shades keep the face proportioned.
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Dior square sunglasses, $440, nordstrom.com.
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Oval Face
Rectangular frames help balance the vertical of an oval face.
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Quay sunglasses, $55, quayaustralia.com.
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<p>It's the summer of sunnies - and if they're not already your most valued accessory, you probably haven't found the right shape yet. With so many options, it can be tricky to narrow down which will look the best on you. Whether your face is round, oval, heart-shaped, or square, there's a pair of shades suitable for everyone. Click through to find (and shop) the best sunglass fit for your face shape, inspired by the celebs who've mastered the looks best.</p>

<p>Square-shaped frames help play down the top width of the face and draw a straighter-edge illusion. </p>

<p><strong>Le Specs </strong>glasses, $69, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.shopbop.com/weekend-riot-polarized-sunglasses-le/vp/v=1/1556551709.htm?currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa&cvosrc=cse.google.LSPEC30050&cvo_campaign=SB_Google_USD&ef_id=WuiPIgAAAMRGBxAl:20180627132539:s" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shopbop.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">shopbop.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.shopbop.com/weekend-riot-polarized-sunglasses-le/vp/v=1/1556551709.htm?currencyCode=USD&extid=SE_froogle_SC_usa&cvosrc=cse.google.LSPEC30050&cvo_campaign=SB_Google_USD&ef_id=WuiPIgAAAMRGBxAl:20180627132539:s" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Kourtney Kardashian found a pair of small round glasses that sit in the perfect position for her face shape - right above the cheek, and right below the brow bone.</p>

<p><strong>Garett Leight</strong> sunglasses, $420, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/garrett-leight-seville-sunglasses-item-12106632.aspx?storeid=10106&from=listing" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:farfetch.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">farfetch.com</a>.<br></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/garrett-leight-seville-sunglasses-item-12106632.aspx?storeid=10106&from=listing" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Light colored lenses, like Olivia Palermo's pink tinted frames, draw attention to the shades while also highlighting the focal points of your face.</p>

<p><strong>Chloé</strong> aviator sunglasses, $375, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/988682/chloe/aviator-style-gold-tone-sunglasses" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:net-a-porter.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">net-a-porter.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/988682/chloe/aviator-style-gold-tone-sunglasses" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>The bigger the better, as Chrissy Teigen demonstrates with her oversized frames. Aviators make a good frame for round-shaped faces as they help balance the face.</p>

<p><strong>Quay </strong><strong>Australia</strong> aviators, $65, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/quay-high-key-mini-aviator-sunglasses-53mm?ID=2801819&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=Google-PLA-ADC-_-Jewelry%20%26%20Accessories-NA-_-Quay-_-9343963020762USA&CAWELAID=120156070006737521&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=47685644399&CATCI=aud-352493818487:pla-574876863272&CATARGETID=120156070006070599&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYRRjayPJIWk7HrnPz63HDssR8f7YQQDmLJRrp-U5Vv-Qhh_-vLJuBhoC3KkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:bloomingdales.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">bloomingdales.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/quay-high-key-mini-aviator-sunglasses-53mm?ID=2801819&pla_country=US&cm_mmc=Google-PLA-ADC-_-Jewelry%20%26%20Accessories-NA-_-Quay-_-9343963020762USA&CAWELAID=120156070006737521&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=47685644399&CATCI=aud-352493818487:pla-574876863272&CATARGETID=120156070006070599&cadevice=c&gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYRRjayPJIWk7HrnPz63HDssR8f7YQQDmLJRrp-U5Vv-Qhh_-vLJuBhoC3KkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>A thick, pointed cat-eye gives the face a lifted effect. Mindy Kaling's chic tortoise glasses accentuate the curve of a round face shape.</p>

<p><strong>Stella McCartney </strong>tortoise glasses, $255, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Stella-McCartney-Cat-eye-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses-1236057" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:matchesfashion.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">matchesfashion.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.matchesfashion.com/us/products/Stella-McCartney-Cat-eye-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses-1236057" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Sometimes mimicking your face shape with the frame of your sunglasses works best, as demonstrated by Priyanka Chopra. </p>

<p><strong>H&M</strong> glasses, $10, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0398947001.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www2.hm.com/en_us/productpage.0398947001.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a><br></p>

<p>Angelina Jolie demonstrates how to complement the angles of a square face with an oversized pair of sunglasses that combine a round and square frame in one.</p>

<p><strong>Givenchy </strong>tortoise glasses, $545, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1061722/Givenchy/embellished-round-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-6Km1lFswsiY-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=6Km1lFswsiY-i6DIABVXgHMhXgvUeei1UQ&ShopBAZAAR=ShopBAZAAR" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:net-a-porter.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">net-a-porter.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1061722/Givenchy/embellished-round-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-6Km1lFswsiY-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=6Km1lFswsiY-i6DIABVXgHMhXgvUeei1UQ&ShopBAZAAR=ShopBAZAAR" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Oversized glasses rest on the face and change the entire top-to-bottom ratio, widening out the top and giving a more balanced effect. </p>

<p><strong>Thierry Lasry </strong>glasses, $485, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1040906/thierry_lasry/everlasty-square-frame-acetate-and-gold-tone-sunglasses" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:net-a-porter.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">net-a-porter.com</a>.<br></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1040906/thierry_lasry/everlasty-square-frame-acetate-and-gold-tone-sunglasses" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Wayfarers, especially with a curved bar, help balance the jawline of square faces.</p>

<p><strong>Ermenegildo Zenga</strong> wayfarers, $440, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/Ermenegildo-Zegna-Metal-Leather-Universal-Fit-Sunglasses/prod208490026/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%2Fsearch.jsp%3Ffrom%3DbrSearch%26request_type%3Dsearch%26search_type%3Dkeyword%26q%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses&eItemId=prod208490026&cmCat=search&tc=64¤tItemCount=48&q=wayfarer+sunglasses&searchURL=/search.jsp%3Ffrom%3DbrSearch%26start%3D0%26rows%3D30%26q%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses%26l%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses%26request_type%3Dsearch%26search_type%3Dkeyword" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:neimanmarcus.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">neimanmarcus.com</a>.<br></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.neimanmarcus.com/Ermenegildo-Zegna-Metal-Leather-Universal-Fit-Sunglasses/prod208490026/p.prod?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%2Fsearch.jsp%3Ffrom%3DbrSearch%26request_type%3Dsearch%26search_type%3Dkeyword%26q%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses&eItemId=prod208490026&cmCat=search&tc=64¤tItemCount=48&q=wayfarer+sunglasses&searchURL=/search.jsp%3Ffrom%3DbrSearch%26start%3D0%26rows%3D30%26q%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses%26l%3Dwayfarer+sunglasses%26request_type%3Dsearch%26search_type%3Dkeyword" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a><br></p>

<p>Small, angular frames accentuate the high cheekbones typically common on people with oval faces.</p>

<p><strong>Balenciaga </strong>square sunnies, $495, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/balenciaga-sunglasses-ss18/slim-retro-acetate-sunglasses?gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYTAXqXEqRwB-rL-88RWGY5NbDb4A5h5CNXhgLK1xGfDSzvrvy1B3VhoCoEYQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:modaoperandi.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">modaoperandi.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.modaoperandi.com/balenciaga-sunglasses-ss18/slim-retro-acetate-sunglasses?gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYTAXqXEqRwB-rL-88RWGY5NbDb4A5h5CNXhgLK1xGfDSzvrvy1B3VhoCoEYQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a><br></p>

<p>Luckily, people with oval faces can pull off most frame shapes. These square-round hybrid shaped shades keep the face proportioned.</p>

<p><strong>Dior </strong>square sunglasses, $440, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dior-stellaire-1-59mm-square-sunglasses/4721546?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FAccessories%2FSunglasses&color=gold%20blue" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nordstrom.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nordstrom.com</a>.</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dior-stellaire-1-59mm-square-sunglasses/4721546?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FAccessories%2FSunglasses&color=gold%20blue" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a></p>

<p>Rectangular frames help balance the vertical of an oval face.</p>

<p><strong>Quay</strong> sunglasses, $55, <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.quayaustralia.com/products/strange-love" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:quayaustralia.com.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">quayaustralia.com.</a></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.quayaustralia.com/products/strange-love" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:SHOP NOW;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">SHOP NOW</a><br></p>

Isabel Greenberg

27 June 2018 at 10:50 am

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