Sunglasses or shades plays an important role in all of our lives. Even though we wear it to protect out eyes from the harmful rays of the sun it is also a fashion statement. Perfect sunglasses highlights main features in your face while unsuitable sunglasses can change your look completely. There are many factors that come into place when finding the perfect pair of sunglasses for your face, your face shape being the main factor. So this article will help you decide which pair of sunglasses best suits your face.

Round Face Shape

Round faces have an equal width and height.  Cheekbones are a prominent feature in a round face. You should choose sunglasses to balance off the roundness of your face.

Most suitable : 

Rectangular shape to add angles
Square shape to add angles

Avoid : 

Round frames  – They do not compliment the shape of your face.

Oval Face Shape

An oval face is generally longer than wider. You should be blessed to have an oval faced shape. The sunglasses you choose should not be too big or too small. You can pull of any sunglass because of your prominent jaw line.

Most suitable : 

Round frames
Square frames

Avoid : 

Too small or too big glasses.

Heart Face Shape

The narrowest point of a heart shaped face is your jawline. You should find a pair of sunglasses that are wider on the top and get narrower towards the bottom.

Most suitable : 

Rectangular shape to add angles
Square shape to add angles

Avoid : 

Uniform shaped glasses.

Square Face Shape

A square shaped face has  a strong jaw, wide forehead and wide cheekbones. Sunglasses with soft and rimless edges will be the perfect match for your face.

Most suitable : 

Glasses with rimless edges

Avoid : 

Uniform shaped glasses.

Tips to keep in mind when buying sunglasses :

1. Try before you buy : There are a number of factors that affect how glasses look beyond the face shape. So, it’s always better to try shades on. If you are sure about what you need you can go ahead and even order online.
2. Consider your hair colour and skin tone : You should always make sure that all components of items you are wearing should complement each other. So make sure the sunnies that you choose matches your hair colour and skin tone bringing the perfect combination.
3. Consider your hairstyle and length : Short hair or long hair makes a huge difference in the sunnies you choose. The length and the hairstyle highlights different aspects of your face. So consider these 2 aspects when choosing sunglasses.