The Best Sunglasses for your Face
Choosing a new pair of sunglasses for the summer can be a tricky business and with so many options to consider, you could spend hours trundling around town or scouring the Internet. There is also the major task of finding a pair that suits your face shape but, when it comes to that, we’ve got you covered. Check out our trusty guide below and discover your own signature style, today.
ROUND
, Go for larger, square styles to create a more angular appearance. Wide frames work particularly well here, especially if they extend beyond the face as this gives the illusion of a slimmer silhouette.
Cutler and Gross, £310 from Mr Porter
MEN WITH ‘ROUND’ FACES: Leonardo DiCaprio, Gerrard Butler
SQUARE
, Rounder styles should be considered as they counterbalance the larger features of a square face. The wider cheekbones and strong jaw mean that bigger sized frames are on the agenda, although daintier glasses should be avoided as they accentuate the broad width of the face.
Persol 649 54 Caffe, £240 from Mr Porter
MEN WITH ‘SQUARE’ FACES: Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt
OBLONG
, A longer face means that you should opt for a larger frame to shorten it, providing you with added definition and a sense of balance. Military styles would work well here, with both the aviator and the navigator breaking up the long dimensions due to their large frame size.
Ray Ban Tortoiseshell Aviator, £198 from Selfridges
MEN WITH ‘OBLONG’ FACES: Ben Affleck, Adam Levine
OVAL
Oval faces offer up plenty of diversity when it comes to choosing a pair of sunnies. Although they tend to be longer, oval faces are lucky enough to be blessed with distinguished cheekbones, meaning that they tend to suit a variety of styles so whether you opt for large aviators or smaller, rectangular glasses, you’ll still be looking tip-top.
Oliver Peoples Banks Sun, £255 from Mr Porter
MEN WITH ‘OVAL’ FACES: Jude Law
TRIANGLE
, Those with triangular faces tend to have wider foreheads that lead down to defined cheekbones and pointy chins and as such smaller frames should be avoided as they can make the face appear too dominating. Slightly narrower, square glasses work well though as they provide a contrast against the pointiness, giving the face more of a well-balanced appearance.
Archibald Optics Ferguson, £160 from Archibald Optics
MEN WITH ‘OVAL’ FACES: Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds
By Charlie Thomas Twitter @charlieacthomas
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