The Sunglasses You Should Invest in Based on Your Face Shape

By Marina Liao
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A good accessory like a pair of trendy shades can instantly pull your outfit together and add an air of mystery — just look at Anna Wintour. Finding the right pair, however, is a hard task because it all comes down to your face shape. The four common facial structures are oval, heart, square, and round. Chances are you will fall into one of these categories.

To get you started, ahead we provided a general guideline of four different face shapes and tailored the frame selections accordingly. That's not to say, though, that an oval face can't sport the same pair of shades as a heart face. If you find one particular style works for you, go for it. After all, some style rules are meant to be broken.

Oval Face
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Oval Face

Good news if you have an oval face: you can pull off any style of sunglasses. Go for a pair of classic rectangular frames, which balance out an oval face’s vertical shape or try a trendy pair of oversize shades.

Your spirit animals for this style: Jessica Alba, Katy Perry, Olivia Palermo, and Beyoncé.

Square Face
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Square Face

Bold features like a strong jawline and forehead define a square face. You will want to gravitate toward round or oval frames to soften the sharpness and make your face appear longer.

Your spirit animals for this style: Olivia Wilde, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, and Keira Knightley.

Heart Face
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Heart Face

If you have a broad forehead and narrower jawline or chin, then you fall into the heart face category. With the right pair of sunglasses, you'll be able to even out your facial proportions. Look for lightly colored frames as well as frames with thin temples, like the pair of Gentle Monsters below.

Your spirit animals for this style: Kendall Jenner, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, and Halle Berry.

Round Face
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Round Face

A round face means it's the same in width as it is in length. Because you have have soft, contoured features, go for sunglasses that will add angle and dimension to your look. Try a pair of wayfarers or an eye-catching geometric frame.

Your spirit animals for this style: Olivia Munn, Selena Gomez, Mila Kunis, and Sarah Hyland.