What glasses and sunglasses suit my face?

When choosing a pair of glasses or sunglasses, it’s important to choose a pair that suits your face shape. The shape of your frames can complement your face, or vice versa. Usually everybody’s face falls into one of the below categories. Take a look below to find out your face shape and discover which glasses or sunglasses will suit you best.


Round face shape

If you have a round face shape, you’ll have wide, full cheeks and a rounded chin and forehead. Celebrities with a round shaped face include Mila Kunis, Drew Barrymore and Leonardo DiCaprio.


Round face shape features:

  • Full cheeks
  • A rounded chin and forehead
  • Appears longer than it is wide

Frames for round faces:

  • Narrow, angular frames
  • Frames with a clear bridge
  • Wider rectangular frames


Oval face shape

Oval face shapes are similar to the round face shape, however, they are longer and not as wide. Rihanna, Julia Roberts and Jake Gyllenhaal all have oval faces.


Oval face shape features:

  • Rounded chin and forehead
  • Appears longer than it is wide
  • Perfectly balanced face

Frames for oval faces:

  • Wider frames
  • Oversized and aviator frames

Square face shape

The square face shape has a strong, defined jawline. Zendaya, Gwyneth Paltrow and  Zac Efron have square face shapes.


Square face shape features:

  • Strong, defined jawline
  • Wider looking face

Frames for square faces:

  • Narrower, wider frames
  • Oval and round frames
  • Sleeker, metal frames


Heart face shape

One of the rarer face shapes, the heart shaped face has a narrow chin, which leads into a wider forehead. Celebrities with a heart-shaped face include Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Gosling.


Heart face shape features:

  • Broad brow line
  • Narrow chin
  • Wider looking face

Frames for heart-shaped faces:

  • Sleek, rimless frames
  • Bottom-heavy frames
  • Round and cat-eye frames