Now that spring has sprung we thought we would go shopping for sunglasses and created a guideline to find the best silhouette for your face shape. Simply follow the steps below and select the frame to best suit you- we even included celebs in their shades to help you pick. Let the sunshine in and rock a new spring sunglasses trend! Need some inspiration?! Watch our Shop the Street Style: Sunglasses webisode where we stalked the NYC streets for stylish shades.
Eva Mendes, Drew Barrymore, Kate Winslet
Round Face: If you have a round face it means it is almost as wide as it is long. The goal is to select frames that make your face look slimmer and longer, meaning that as wide as the broadest part of your face. TIP: Rectangle and Angular shaped frames work best.
Clockwise: Oliver Peoples Candice Upswet Sunglasses ($295), Victory Beckman Modrn Cat Oval-frame Sunglasses ($470), Rose Metal Oversized Sunglasses ($32), Yves Saint Laurent Animal-print Square Sunglasses ($295), Pieces Viola Nude Overzided Sunglasses ($26), Carrera Gisele Sunglasses ($120)
Nicole Richie, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore
Square Face: If you have a square face your jaw is broad and and your jawline is angular and “square-like”. Which means that your the sides of your face are straight and your cheekbones, jaw and forehead are the same length. TIP: Look for frames that have a curve in them/round-shape. We found that a ’70s type style works best for a square profile.
Clockwise: Modo Talitha Sunglasses ($325), YSL Round-frame Sunglasses ($275), Asos Oversized Metal Detail Sunglasses ($20), Gucci Round-frame Sunglasses ($245), Dior Madraga Cutout Sunglasses ($295), Prada Oversized Round Sunglasses ($245)
Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie
Oval Face: If your face is oval then it is slightly longer than it is wide. Your jawline is slightly rounded and your face can be divided into 3 horizontal sections between the hairline, eyebrows, end of nose and chin. Lucky you, most frame-shapes fit your silhouette! TIP: Look for frames that are wider or as wide as the broadest part of your face. You can wear anything from an aviator to a wayfarer style.
Clockwise: Tory Burch Modern Square Sunglasses ($165), Jimmy Choo Gwen Sunglasses ($245), Modo Fisher Sunglasses ($325), Marc Jacobs Round Tortoise Sunglasses ($110), Topshop Navigator Sunglasses ($30), Gucci Square-Frame Sunglasses ($245)
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Kate Hudson
Heart-Shaped Face: If you have a heart-shaped face it is longer than it is wide and your jawline is pointed and is normally the narrowest part of your face. The aim is to accentuate your cheekbones and jawline. TIP: Cat-eye styles work best as well as rimless metal frames.
Clockwise: Dior Lady Cat Sunglasses ($295), Prada Phantom Sunglasses ($290), Topshop Triple Stud Sunglasses ($32), MODO for Jennifer Creel Jamie Sunglasses ($325), Gucci Young Project Cat Eye Sunglasses ($220), Gucci Oval Frame Sunglasses ($325)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Iman, Sarah Jessica Parker
Long/Oblong Face: If you have an oblong face the length of your profile is greater than it is wide and your jawline is softly rounded usually meaning your forehead, cheekbones and jawline are the same width. TIP: Oval shaped frames with a gentle curve work best, think wrap-around and aviator styles.
Clockwise: Alexander McQueen Shield Sunglasses ($345), Oliver Peoples De La Cov Round-frame Sunglasses ($310), TopShop Plastic Top Navigator Sunglasses ($32), Persol Classic Acetate Sunglasses ($340), Ray-Ban ClassicAviator Metal Sunglasses ($139), Tory Burch Wrap Around Frame Sunglasses ($165)
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