Want to look like a movie star but confused by what sunglasses to buy? It is actually easy if you know your face value. No, I don’t mean you have to be handsome or beautiful. All you have to do is determine the shape of your face so you can buy the perfect pair of sunglasses that will make you look like a million bucks.
To do so, get a recent photo of yourself and examine it carefully. Pay attention to the prominent features of your face. With a pen, mark the cheekbones, the outer edge of your eyebrows and the two sides of your jaw. Here’s the fun part: connect the dots you’ve made and you’ll have a clear picture of the shape of your face.
When choosing a pair of shades, the first thing you need to take into consideration is the size of your face. Sunglasses’ size should be compatible and in proportion to the size of your face. If you have a large face, go with a larger frame size; a smaller face will work better with smaller frames. In addition, you should also think about contrasting the frames to your face shape
If you have an oval face, you’re lucky. This is a common face shape and there are lots of styles of sunglasses that will complement this shape. People with oval faces usually have high cheekbones and chins that are smaller than their foreheads. Almost any frame shape will fit this face. Choose one that goes with the shape of your eyebrows.
A square face normally has a strong jaw with wide cheekbones and forehead. To soften your face, go for sunglasses with narrow styles. Oval or round frames are best for this type of face.
If your jaw or cheekbones aren’t well defined, you probably have a round face. Sunglasses that lengthen or make your face slimmer are best for this face type. Good choices include rectangular frames or sunglasses with brow bars that make the face look longer.
According to Essortment.com, you should also avoid frames that could over emphasize the shape of your face. Round frames on an already round face will accentuate your face shape. Frames with straight lines in either a square or rectangular shape will typically work better. You may also want to pay attention to the color of the frames. Darker colored frames will add more dimension to a rounder face.
A diamond face generally has a small forehead and chin, narrow eyes and high cheekbones. Enhance your look with rounded, straight or square frames. This will widen your forehead and soften your cheekbones.
“Oval sunglasses will soften the contour of the face, although softly curved square frames will work as well. Make sure the styles are no wider than the top of the cheekbones,” says UnitedShades.com.