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Sunglasses Fit Guide

Looking for the perfect sunglasses? Like the perfect pair of jeans, you could spend a lifetime trying to hunt them down. There are a few guidelines, however, that should put you on the right track. First and foremost, choose sunglasses that you like, regardless of the rules. If you feel confident, you can carry any style.

The basic goal of sunglass selection is to balance your facial features. If your face is more rounded, choose sunglasses that have more angles. If your face has more angles, then choose sunglasses that soften your look with more rounded edges.

Consider the size of your face. If you have a large face, larger sunglasses usually fit best; small glasses tend to squeeze a larger face. If you have very small features, it is best to keep your sunglasses on the smaller side. Wear your sunglasses…don’t let them wear you!

Once you have a pair of sunglasses that fit your face shape and size, try looking in the mirror and smile. You don’t want your sunglasses to bunch up too much on your cheeks and ride up the bridge of your nose too far.

If you have a long nose, try sunglasses that ride lower on your bridge. Something that is darker in color and straight across will go far in shortening the length of your nose.

If you have wide-set eyes, select a pair of sunglasses with dark bridges to minimize the gap. Conversely, if you have narrow-set eyes, sunglasses with a clear bridge will add a little more space between your eyes.

For those of you with a high forehead, try a frame that ends slightly higher than the top of your brow. With a higher lens, you will minimize the amount of forehead showing above your glasses.

If a full beard or other facial hair is more your style, then select smaller frames that will not compete with it.

The Oval Face

You have balanced features with high cheekbones and a chin that is slightly more narrow than your forehead. Consider yourself lucky, you have the “perfect” shaped face for sunglasses. Almost any style will work for you. Try one of our very popular Ray-Ban Wayfarer or Ray-Ban Aviator glasses:

The Round Face

If your face lacks defined cheekbones and/or chin, you probably have a round face. Your goal is to give your face some angles. Stay away from round sunglasses as they will only enhance your round appearance. You want a style that will make your face appear longer and slimmer, so select a wide frame with a more angular or rectangular shape. Color looks very good on round faces as it breaks up the round shape. Try one of these sunglasses for your round face:

The Diamond Face

If you have a narrow forehead and jaw line, but your cheekbones are wide, you probably have a diamond-shaped face. You want to soften your angles, so opt for sunglasses that are slightly curved or are oval-shaped. Since your cheekbones are already prominent, you goal is to down-play them a bit and balance your overall look. Here are just a few of our sunglasses that would fit on a diamond face:

The Square Face

If you have a broad forehead and wide and strong jaw line along with wide cheekbones, you belong in the square-faced category. Fortunately some of the most fun sunglasses out there are made just for you! Oversized frames tame your square shape and angular features. Picture Jackie O (named for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in the 60’s.) Round or cat’s eye sunglasses look great on a square face. A square face is very much sought after if you are a guy, so play up your features and select sunglasses with sharp angles. Here are some more rounded sunglasses:

The Oblong Face

If you have a long, narrow face you should aim for balancing your look with round or square frames. Oversized sunglasses also look great. Your goal is to add some width to your look, so choose sunglasses that give your face some extra weight. Try some of these sunglasses to balance your face:

The Triangle Face

This face has a wider jaw line and a narrow forehead. You can soften the lower portion of the face by accenting the eyes with frames that are wider at the bottom like aviator or butterfly glasses. Bright, bold colors will only draw more attention to features you would like to minimize, so use color with caution. We have a great selection of Aviator-style glasses:

The Heart Shape Face (Or Inverted Triangle)

If you have a wide forehead, but a long narrow chin, you belong to the heart-shaped face club. Select sunglasses that widen the rest of your face such as cat‘s eye frames or well-rounded shapes. Adding color will create interest in the top portion of your face, drawing away attention from your chin.