Matching Frames & Sunglasses to a Face

Reduce the angles with soft, curvy styles that will give definition. Cat's eye styles and classic ovals work well.

Oblong Face: Round, Square

Widen and shorten the face with styles that do not extend beyond the widest part of the face. Round or square shapes will look great. Decorative or contrasting temples add width to the face.

Triangle Face: Frames Straight Top Line, Cat's Eyes

Soften the lower portion of the face by accenting the eye area. Cat's eye styles should angle outward at the top corner, metal frames with rimless bottom also work well.

 Oval Face: Any Frame Shape

Almost any style works for an oval face, experiment with the latest looks, such as shields, square-shaped frames, higher temples.

Round Face: Wider Frames, Rectangular, Angular

Frame should make the face appear longer and thinner. Look for frames equal to or slightly wider than the broadest part of the face. Soft angular, rectangle or double brow styles work well.

Diamond Face: Oval, Square, Rimless

Oval sunglasses will soften the contour of the face. Make sure the styles are no wider than the top of the cheekbones.

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