Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses can be a feat — especially with so many options in colors, sizes, shapes, and more features on the market. Where does one begin?
One way to narrow down your choices is to consider what looks good on your face shape. And, while many styles of shades offer a universally flattering fit, there are some that may compliment your features in the best way possible.
Here’s what to look for when shopping for sunglasses for your face shape.
Do you think you may have a heart-shaped face? There are several unique characteristics that can help you decide.
Features of a heart-shaped face include:
If you have fuller cheeks, your “heart” may appear rounder. But if you have angular features, the heart may appear more like an inverted triangle. Generally, though, heart-shaped faces are broad in the forehead area and narrow into a pointed chin.
So what are the best sunglasses for heart-shaped faces? There are lots of options, but some of our favorite picks include round, rectangular, cat-eye, and rimless frames.
See our reasoning and specific choices below.
Browline sunglasses are a great choice for men and women with heart-shaped faces. The thick, bold lining at the top of the frames adds contrast between your broad forehead and narrow jawline. This beautifully breaks up the proportions of your face and helps make your eyes the focal point in your look.
Our picks for best browline sunglasses for heart-shaped faces:
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Cat-eye sunglasses mirror the features of a heart-shaped face; they’re broad at the top and narrow down toward the bottom part of the lenses. This works to play on your characteristics by emphasizing them in the most flattering way possible.
Our picks for best cat-eye sunglasses for heart-shaped faces:
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Both oval and round shaped glasses highlight the angles of your face, while also softening the sharper edges. In doing so, your eyes and cheekbones become the star of the show so that you are ready to take on the brightest settings.
Our picks for best round and oval sunglasses for heart-shaped faces:
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Want your features to stand out more than your eyewear? Try a rimless frame. Without any distracting frames, rimless sunglasses act as a blank canvas and let your characteristics shine through.
Semi-rimless sunglasses also bring out your features, but move focus away from the broader part of your forehead and toward your chin.
Our picks for best rimless and semi-rimless sunglasses for heart-shaped faces:
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One of the best looks for a heart-shaped face is a rectangular frame. The lengthy top of the frames aligns nicely with a wide-set forehead and creates a smooth line between the soft and sharp corners of your face.
Our picks for best rectangular sunglasses for heart-shaped faces:
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Heart-shaped faces have lots of dynamic curves and points to them. One feature may be highlighted more than another depending on the frame shape you choose.
If you’d like to add softness to your face, avoid frames with straight lines. And if you’d prefer to conceal stronger facial features, avoid a pair of rimless sunnies.
Busy patterns such as florals and tortoiseshell add personality to your frames and also move focus to your eyes. This helps to show off both you and your cute new shades. Both bold and neutral colors can add a little something to your look, too, depending on the exact look you are going for.
Whether you opt for a spunky cat-eye or a classic browline frame, the perfect pair of sunglasses for your unique face shape are out there waiting for you.
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