RIGHT FRAME OF MIND
You already know the rules for dressing to your body shape, but the guidelines change when it comes to sunglasses. Just like your body, your face has its own distinct shape. And just like the clothes you wear on your body, the sunglasses you wear on your face can either enhance or diminish the appearance of your features.
To ensure you choose a pair of sunglasses that look just as hot on you as they do in their display case, take a look at these tips from Luxottica Group.
WHAT A SQUARE
Square-shaped faces have the same width at their temples as they do at their jawline. Mena Suvari and Katie Holmes are both squares. This shape needs frames that will soften the edges of their faces. Frames with rounded corners that sit higher on the face (to obscure the sharp jawline) will flatter this shape best. Try a pair of oversized round sunglasses from Fendi, $137.50.
TRI IT OUT
The triangle-shaped face is the broadest at the browline. Both Jennifer Aniston and Elizabeth Hurley are triangles. These faces should aim to balance the proportions of the face with thin-rimmed frames that don’t sit too high on the face. Avoid square shapes and large frames. Try the Kaanapali style from Maui Jim, $249.
ROUND IT UP
This face shape is pretty self-explanatory — it’s round. The distance from the nose to any edge of the face is fairly similar. Charlize Theron and Rachael Ray are good examples of round faces. The goal here is the opposite of the square’s: to sharpen the angles of the face. You can accomplish that by selecting frames that are either rectangular or square. Dark colors will downplay the roundness of the face, too. Try Coach’s Sofia sunglasses, $74.
I HEART YOU
Heart-shaped faces are narrow at the chin and wide at the forehead and cheekbones with delicate jawlines. Reese Witherspoon is undoubtedly a heart, as is Tiffani-Amber Thiessen. This shape should focus on adding more depth to the bottom half of the face. This can be done with lightweight metal frames or clear plastic ones. Cat eye frames and heavy frames are no-no’s. Try Nautica’s Trek style, $59.95.
GET OVAL IT
Those with oval-shaped faces (Julia Roberts and Halle Berry) are considered blessed in the sunglasses industry. Apparently, they have the least to worry about and the most options. There are still a few things to remember. Be sure not to wear a frame wider than the widest part of your face. To avoid having your face appear too long, try to get frames that cover a good portion of the center of the face or rely on cat eye frames like Nautica’s Escapade style, $59.95.
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