SUNGLASSES AND FACIAL SHAPE: ADVICE FROM 'INSTYLE: SECRETS OF STYLE' PART II
Sunglasses is an important finishing touch to any person's wardrobe. The general rule is to choose a frame that compliments our facial structure. These are some general tips in choosing sunglasses that is right to your facial shape.
FACIAL SHAPE
OVAL SHAPE
Almost any eyeglasses shape works with an oval face. Sunglasses frames for oval shape should be as wide or slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Make it sure that the size of the glasses works in proportion to the size of the head and features.
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| Jennifer Aniston has an oval-shape face. |
OBLONG SHAPE
Oblong-shape face that has a strong horizontal line help to shorten the face and soften its angle. Decorative detailing on the temples can add width. A low bridge that shortens the nose and low temples that shorten the face can be flattering.
ROUND SHAPE
Round-shape face looks good on a cat-eye styles and angular shapes sunglasses, which diminish fullness. Also look for frames that are wider than they are tall and that have higher temples.
DIAMOND SHAPE
Diamond shape face should look for frames with emphasis on the top - like aviators or those with a half rim. Glasses should angle inward toward the bottom.
HEART SHAPE
Heart shape face looks good on sunglasses that have an oval, slightly rounded or butterfly shapes that help soften this face shape.
SQUARE SHAPE
Square shape face should look for frames with curved shapes that are more horizontal than vertical which will soften the angles of this facial shape. Avoid frames with a flat bottom.
