Protect your peepers in these stylish shades designed to balance and flatter your face shape.
As a stylist, I know that the right pair of eyewear can make you look younger, thinner and smarter. Here, the right frames to wear this summer depending on your face shape.
If Your Face Is…Heart ShapedDo you have a broader forehead and cheekbones with a narrow chin? You have a heart-shaped face, like Reese Witherspoon. The key is to broaden the appearance of your chin and bring more proportion to your face. To do this, look for lighter gradient lenses—darker at the top than the bottom. Ombré tinted lenses will downplay your wider forehead while softening the lines of your pointier chin. Super chic aviator styles are a great bet.
Michael by Michael Kors Kai 62mm Aviators, $99
If Your Face Is…Oval ShapedIf you have an oval-shaped face, you’ve got relatively balanced features. Oval means your face is longer than it is wide, so you can get away with most styles as long as the frames are no wider than the broadest part of your face. Cat-eye styles work brilliantly for you.
Elizabeth and James Cypress Sunglasses, $195
If Your Face Is…Square ShapedGot a strong jawline and broad forehead? Go for frames that are rounded at the edges to soften and balance your face. When you’re trying on frames, look for ones that sit high on your face to downplay the sharpness of your jawline. These expensive-looking, classic frames look great on you and will never go out of style.
Tory Burch 57mm Sunglasses, $149
If Your Face Is…Round ShapedThe key is to add structure. If you have soft curves with a similar width and length, find frames with strong angular lines to add more definition. Stay away from bright colors and instead look for darker shades like black or tortoiseshell to help minimize the fullness of your face. Go for a pair with slightly higher temples to help to create a longer, leaner face shape.
Karen Walker Number One Tortoise Cat’s-Eye Sunglasses, $250
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