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Choosing the Style of Sunglasses and FramesOne of the best ways to choose the right frames for your sunglasses is by face shape. Understanding face shape basics will help you understand which frame best complements your natural facial features. The following general guidelines should always be used:

•Your eyes should appear centered in the frame.
•Frames should be in proportion to the size of your face. Therefore, smaller sunglasses are best for smaller faces, while larger sunglasses are best for larger faces.
•Frames should contrast the shape of your face. In other words, the shape of the sunglasses should be the opposite of the shape of your face.

The following face shape specific guidelines should also be used:

Oval Face Shape
The oval face is proportionately balanced. Typically, the oval face shapes have high cheekbones while the chin is a little narrower than the forehead.

Almost any style works for oval faces. Therefore, you can experiment with all of the latest looks, such as wraparounds or shields. Square shaped frames with gently rounded edges and higher temples also look good on an oval face. However, try to avoid frames with low or "dropped" temples, since they detract from the face's natural features.

Frame suggestions: Any frame shape

Heart Face Shape
The heart shaped face is identified by high cheekbones, a wide forehead and a narrow chin or jaw.

An excellent choice for the heart shaped face is light coloured or rimless frames with low temples, which accent the eye area and soften the lower portion of the face. Styles such as cat-eyes should angle outward at the top corner and be wide enough to balance the jawline.

Frame suggestions: Frames with a Straight Top Line, Cat Eyes

Round Face Shape
This face shape is characterized by few or no angles and equal height and width.

Frames should make the face appear longer and thinner. Therefore, people with round faces should not wear round or square shaped frames. A rectangular shaped frame nicely contrasts the round face since it has the effect of thinning and lengthening the face. Higher temples will also create a longer profile. Frames with brow bars also pull the eye upward, which makes the face appear longer.

Frame suggestions: Wider frames with angular / rectangular styles

Square Face Shape
A square face is characterized by a broad forehead, wide cheekbones and a wide chin or jawline.

For the square face, look for frames where the lower part is curved with some weight on the top as well, such as cat-eye styles. Classic oval styles also works well for this face shape.

Frame suggestions: Oval, Round, Cat Eyes

Oblong Face Shape
The oblong face is longer than it is wide with a long straight cheek line.

Look for frames which are deeper than they are wide in order to shorten the appearance of the face. Round or square shapes will relax the appearance of the oblong face. Decorative temples are also desirable since they add width to the face.

Frame suggestions: Round, Square

Diamond Face Shape
The diamond shaped face, has wide or high cheekbones and a narrow forehead and chin.

Select a frame style which will accent the forehead and jaw line while drawing attention away from the temples. Choose frames which are decorated along the top. Rimless frames are also a nice choice. 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.

Frame suggestions: Oval, Square, Rimless