Find the Best Oversized Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
Bring out your inner Jackie O.
Oversized sunglasses are flattering on everyone, but it’s important to find the right frame for your face shape. Read on to learn your true face shape, then shop our picks for affordable sunglasses that you can rock all year long.
Your Face Is Round If:
The length from your hairline to your chin divided by three is longer than the length from the tip of your nose to the bottom of your chin.
ZeroUV Retro Oversized Square Sunglasses for Women with Flat Lens
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$10, Amazon
Shades with a distinct flat top and squared edges trick the eye into seeing more angular facial features, offsetting the fullness of a round face. Plus, large frames that rest mid-cheek “elongate” the face for a slimmer appearance.
- Face shape: Round
- Try: Square frames
Your Face Is Long If:
The length from your hairline to your chin divided by three is shorter than the length from the tip of your nose to the bottom of your chin.
SOJOS Cat Eye Brand Designer Sunglasses Fashion UV400 Protection Glasses SJ2052
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$13.75, Amazon
The upturned corners of classic cat-eye sunglasses pull focus up and out, adding optical width to beautifully balance a narrow face. Even better? The frames’ upward swoop gives features a youthful “lift,” while the oversize style helps conceal and detract from forehead furrows and camouflage crow’s-feet.
- Face shape: Long
- Try: Cat-eye frames
Your Face Is a Heart If:
The width of your forehead from temple to temple is longer than the width of your jaw from ear to ear.
SIPHEW Womens Mirrored Sunglasses Polarized-Fashion Oversized Eyewear with UV400 Protection
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$25.99, Amazon
The slightly rounded curves of wayfarer sunnies create a focal point that directs attention away from a pointier chin. What’s more, the contrast of a large pair with darker lenses and lighter frames cause glasses to “pop” off of the face, visually minimizing a wider forehead.
- Face shape: Heart
- Try: Wayfarer frames
Your Face is Square If:
The width of your forehead from temple to temple is equal to the width of your jaw from ear to ear.
SUNGAIT Women's Lightweight Oversized Aviator Sunglasses - Mirrored Polarized Lens
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$16.99, Amazon
Spherical lenses with barely there aviator-style frames help soften a sharp jawline — all without adding any visual bulk to the stronger face shape.
- Face shape: Square
- Try: Rounded aviator frames
This story originally appeared in our print magazine.
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