How to choose the best sunglasses for your face shape
Choosing the glasses that best suit a face shape is not as easy as you might expect, so here is a short guide from ZAROO on how to choose the glasses that suit your face.
A new pair of sunglasses is a must as summer approaches, and when you choose one you can find yourself lost among the many frames on offer, unsure which to pick from round, square, elegant and unusual models. So we recommend the most important step: work out your face shape first, before you look for the right glasses. Your features tell you which models to head for and which to avoid, so you can aim true as you browse the wide range of glasses available and pick the one that shows you at your best.
Finding the sunglasses that suit your face shape
Before you try a new pair of sunglasses, always remember that there are six different face shapes: oval, square, round, oblong, diamond and heart. Each has one or more models of glasses that give its features a striking touch, making them look more balanced and harmonious.
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A practical guide to shopping online
When you buy sunglasses online, it is best to try different frame shapes before you buy.
Here is a simple guide to the six most common face shapes and the frames that suit each:
Round face
A round face is about as long as it is wide, with a rounded chin and cheekbones that are the widest part of the face.
Frames that suit it
Men with a round face can choose frames with a broad top edge and clear corners, frames that are rounded at the bottom, or rectangular shapes such as frames with grey and black mirrored lenses; for women, nothing suits better than irregularly shaped frames.
Oval face
Men and women with an oval face have very well-proportioned features with no sharp angles. An oval face is generally egg-shaped: longer than the width of the cheekbones, with a rounded forehead wider than the jaw, which is also rounded, and gently curved sides.
Frames that suit it
An oval face suits unusual men’s designs, aviators or round frames; bold, fashionable frames give a woman the look of a style expert, and a clear round frame in pink is also recommended.
Square face
A square face resembles a round one, but the jawline is wider and more defined, and the sides of the face are straight, with the forehead, cheekbones and jaw about the same width.
Frames that suit it
Women with a square face are advised to choose cat-eye, round or aviator frames; men can try frames with rounded edges or a handsome aviator.
Heart-shaped face
A heart-shaped face has a fairly broad forehead and a prominent jaw that stops short of square, cheekbones that are slightly high and not prominent, and a narrow, pointed chin.
Frames that suit it
This shape is advised to choose aviators and thick designs with raised corners, such as an aviator or a thick frame; women can try fashion-forward frames or a white cat-eye.
Oblong face
An oblong face is long rather than wide, with few angles: it is longer than it is wide, with the cheekbones and jawline the same width.
Frames that suit it
Frames with a broad top edge and large rectangular frames suit it, for women and men alike.
Diamond face
A diamond face has a narrow forehead and jawline and wide cheekbones, usually high and prominent; it is the rarest face shape.
Frames that suit it
Oval or rectangular frames suit it best — do not miss trying them, you will certainly look great.
How to choose the right colour?
Once you know the frames that suit your face shape, the next step is the colour of the frame. As a rule, the frame’s colour follows the colour of your skin and eyes, unless you want a particular colour: pale skin suits colours such as dark blue, brown or burgundy; blue or green eyes suit lighter shades; and dark skin with dark eyes has many options, because every colour looks great on it.
Elegance of shapes and materials
When it comes to creativity, great sunglasses designers accept nothing less than the best in blending classic shapes with fine materials such as wood, leather, gold or silver — an elegance that is the foundation of distinction and refined beauty. Discover the latest collections and get ready to enjoy the sun this season with ease.
The protection you choose in your sunglasses
Sunglasses play an important part in protecting you from the sun’s harmful rays, whether or not your eyesight is weak, so wearing them in summer and in winter is strongly recommended — but you need to know how to choose glasses that give the best protection.
Contrary to common belief, dark, opaque tinted lenses do not necessarily protect more, so it is very important to know the five lens categories before you buy sunglasses. They run from 0 to 4: category 0 gives the least protection (0 to 19%) and does not protect effectively against ultraviolet rays, while category 4 is for intense sunlight and gives the most protection (92 to 97%), recommended for long walks, skiing in high mountains or the sun on the beach.