Ask Anton: Hot Sunglasses

Dear Anton,

I’m looking for a hot new pair of sunglasses for the summer but I don’t know what kind would work for my face shape. Can you point me in the right direction?

-Lauren

Dear Lauren,

Having a pair of great sunglasses that flatter your face is just as important as having a great pair of shoes or a chic tote. Your sunglass size should be in proportion with the face size. This means that smaller sunglasses are best for smaller faces and vice versa.

With a round face, it’s important to add some balance to your face shape. The best way to do this is by wearing sunglasses which are rectangle-shaped. Sunglass frames which are wide or thick are also known to broaden up your strong features.

If you have a square face, your main goal should be to soften your facial lines. Ultimately, the best way to reduce strong curves is by wearing sunglasses which are oval or round in shape. Many people find thinner frames to work the best with a square face shape, although you can try different levels of thickness to see what works the best for you.

With an oblong face shape, your main goal is to make your face look a bit wider and longer than it normally is. The best way is to wear round or square shaped sunglasses. You also may want to think about wearing sunglasses with frames that are decorated, such as with studs, which are really hot on the market right now.

One of the benefits of having an oval face is the fact that you can pull off just about any type of sunglasses, as long as they are not oval in shape. Both square and wraparound sunglasses are known to be a great choice for anyone who has an oval face shape, but you’re free experiment with whatever pair of sunglasses you want. You can also try out different levels of thickness.

If your face is heart shaped, your main goal should be to soften up your chin. You can do this by putting emphasis on your eyes. Oval shaped sunglasses, sunglasses whose frames are flat on the top, and multi-colored sunglasses are known to work the best with this face shape.

Finding sunglasses to match your face shape is easier than it looks. With a little trial and error, soon you’ll be ready to hit the beach new sun stunners.

I hope this helps,

Anton