Men's Sunglasses & Face Shapes Guide

sunglasses are a required part of every man’s wardrobe.However, sunglasses are notoriously difficult to get right. From the shape of your face to your hairstyle and even your hair colour, choosing the right frame can be a bit of a minefield. Couple this with the huge number of awful styles that you have to sift through and the whole experience can become particularly frustrating and unrewarding.

To help you guys get your heads around what sunglasses you might want to wear, here is a short pocket guide to sunglasses.

Face Shapes Guide

The shape of your face is one of the biggest factors to consider when searching for your perfect pair of shades, so it’s worth establishing this before you set out.

Take a picture of yourself looking dead straight into the camera and then trace the outline of your face with straight lines. Compare it to one of the examples below and go from there.

However, please remember that this is only a rough guide – it might give you clues as to what should suit you but it isn’t the be all and end all.

Square Face Shape

Face Features :

A strong jaw line and wide cheekbones suit rounded or aviator style frames. For those of you with particularly strong features: the bigger the better. More delicate faces should stick to smaller or medium sized options.

Glasses :

Rectangular shaped frames with softer edges are another good choice but be sure to keep detailing to a minimum to let your natural features shine through.

                                              Square Face Shape & Glasses For It

Round Face Shape

Face Features : 

With a rounded face you should be looking to create as much definition as possible. Make your cheeks appear slimmer with frames that are slightly wider than your face – angular styles will help to elongate your temples and lengthen your face.

Glasses :

Find a frame that offers multiple sizes (wayfarers are a prime example) and go for the largest. Avoid mimicking your face shape with round frames and opt for solid acetate styles to create a defined silhouette.

 

Round Face Shape & Glasses For it

Oblong Face Shape

Face Features :

To give your face a sense of balance, look for glasses that don’t extend beyond the widest part of your face. Round or square frames will work well here but make sure you go for larger styles to avoid making your features look small.

Glasses :

Aviator styles are a good option as the tear drop silhouette helps to accentuate cheek and jaw bones. Make sure the frames are the right size for your face to avoid looking like you’ve nicked someone else’s.

                                                Oblong Face Shape & Glasses For it

Oval Face Shape

Face Features : 

An oval face is considered the holy grail of face shapes. Those of your lucky enough to have these features and proportions should experiment with multiple styles, because an oval face suits almost any frame available.

Glasses :

Larger frames will accentuate your features but avoid styles with arms that hang too low as this will elongate the face.

                                                  Oval Face Shape & Glasses For it

Diamond Face Shape

Face Features :

The defined chin, wide cheekbones and forehead of a diamond face suit retro, rectangular styles and colour ways down to the ground. Strong colours and detailing will help to soften the bottom half of your face by drawing attention to the eye area.

Glasses :

Rectangular frames will sit neatly on a diamond or heart shaped face by balancing out the pointed chin.

                                               Diamond Face Shape & Glasses For It

Take time over your search and try as many different styles as possible. This article is a rundown of the basic principles but the act of finding that special pair will be much more personal.

Once you’ve found them, wear them with pride –just not when it’s raining, not sunny, inside or at night.