How To Pick The Proper Pair of Sunglasses

 

Overview

Choosing the right pair of sunglasses is no easy task. The sunglasses need to protect your eyes from UV radiation while matching your personality and fashion style.

The shape of the sunglasses is very important as it’s the number one criterium that determines whether a pair will fit your face structure or not.

If you suffer from any medical condition in your eyes, make sure to consult with your ophthalmologist before purchasing a new pair of sunglasses.

In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to make the best decision when it comes to picking the proper pair of sunglasses.

The anatomy of the face and sunglasses

Each face has unique features. Depending on the structure of the bones, your face can have a variety of shapes, including a square, triangle, oval, and heart.

Before buying sunglasses, you need to know the type of face you have. Once you've done that, the rest is easy.

The upcoming sections will cover the different anatomies of each face and how to find the proper sunglasses for it.

Sunglasses for round face shapes

The definition of a round face focuses on the soft curves and smooth lines, as well as the wider cheekbones of the face. Generally, the forehead and jaw are equally wide, whereas the chin is wide.

Contrary to a square-shaped face, you need sunglasses with defined angles that add contrast to your facial structure.

Here is what to look for:

• Angular frames that come with defined lines
• Slightly upswept frames to attract attention to your eyes

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Rectangular frames
• Brow line frames
• Cat-eye frames (squared-off)

Sunglasses for oval face shapes

An oval face describes having slightly wider cheekbones, a narrow forehead/chin, and a long face silhouette. Your face would also have subtle curves.

If you’re shopping for sunglasses for an oval face, there are endless styles to choose from.  

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Aviator frames (a statement-making shape)
• Cat-eye frames (a statement-making shape)
• Rectangular frames (a modern classic)
• Square frames (a modern classic)
• Browline frames (a modern classic)

Any of these frames will be compatible with your face and give you the self-confidence you need.

Sunglasses for square face shapes

A square face has unique features, including clearly defined square face lines and equally wide cheekbones, jaw, and forehead.

The angular features of a square face require sunglasses that soften them.

The two primary factors to include are:

• Coloured frames to make your eyes more visible
• Rounded frames that should be slightly wider than your cheekbones

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Cat-eye frames

Sunglasses for heart face shapes

When you have a heart face, it means your bones are widest at the brow and forehead area. Your face gets gradually narrower through to the chin. You will also have high cheekbones and a long/round face silhouette.

Here is what to look for:

• Wide frames that are slightly larger than your forehead. An example is wingtips
• Deep-based styles on the lower portion of the frame

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Aviator frames
• Rectangular frames
• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Browline frames

Sunglasses for triangle face shapes

A triangle face means your face is widest at the jaw level and gradually narrows through to the forehead.

Opt for frames that oppose your facial structure. In other words, the sunglasses need to be wider at the top and narrower at the bottom.

Here is what to look for:

• Create balance by choosing a frame slightly wider than your jawline
• An upper portion of the frame that has some details, such as a browline shape

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Aviator frames
• Rectangular frames
• Cat-eye frames
• Browline frames

Sunglasses for diamond face shapes

People with diamond faces tend to have angular jawlines, a narrow forehead/chin, and well-defined cheekbones.

Just like square-shaped faces, you should opt for sunglasses that soften the angular features of your face.

Here’s what to look for:

• Accentuate your eyes by choosing frames that play off your facial anatomy
• Bring some soft contrast to your defined forehead and chin by opting for curved frames with delicate lines

To give you options, choose from the following frames:

• Cat-eye frames
• Round frames
• Oval frames
• Rectangular frames
• Browline frames

Takeaway message

There are several steps you need to consider when purchasing a pair of sunglasses. Before doing any shopping, start by identifying the type of face you have. This will play an important role in creating a balance between your face and the sunglasses.

We hope that this article helped you understand the basics of selecting a proper pair of sunglasses. However, we do insist that you see an ophthalmologist before getting sunglasses if you suffer from any eye disorders.

If you have any questions about what we covered today, please do not hesitate to share them in the comment section below or reach out to us via this link (uvboutique@gmail.com) for a private conversation.