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We call in the experts to help you choose the right sunglasses for your face shape... and the ones to avoid - by Scott Henderson
  • 16 Feb 2018
How To Pick The Right Sunnies For Your Face
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Sunglasses are a style accessory that can work all year round, and are often the first item that will draw the attention of those around you. However user beware. As with all accessories, you can make serious mistakes when it comes to choosing the right styles for you.

Picking the right style of frame for your face is akin to choosing a suit or jacket. You will want a pair of sunglasses that compliment your features. Sunglasses have the ability to offset extreme characteristics whilst simultaneously highlighting your facial assets.   

To get expert advice, we went straight to the top and asked Police Lifestyle creative director, Enrico Furlan, for his tips on what shapes and styles will work for any shaped face.

ROUND FACE

Face doppelganger: Leonardo Dicaprio

The round face features a circular shape, without angles or squared lines. The distance between the temples is well-balanced.

What To Choose
Furlan suggests opting for shapes that bring volume to the lower part of the cheekbones, and frames that have well defined shapes and lines, such as squares.

What To Avoid
Don't mix round with round, and steer clear of large frames, and shapes that are too round.

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OVAL FACE

Face doppelganger: Jake Gyllenhaal

The oval face is defined by soft, well-balanced features, and the chin is narrower than the forehead. Cheekbones are typically high on an oval faced bloke.

What To Choose
If you have an oval face, consider yourself genetically (or at least facially) blessed. According to Furlan, you can opt for any shaped frames, as long as they're proportional to the dimensions of the face.

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HEART FACE

Face doppelganger: Ryan Reynolds

The heart-shaped face features a wider forehead, accentuated cheekbones and narrow chin.

What To Choose
If this is your shape, you'll want to head right to shapes that narrow the forehead. This can be achieved by picking rimless glasses in general. Light colours and frames will also assist in drawing attention downwards.

What To Avoid
Avoid shapes that call attention towards the upper part of the face, and frames that are overly wide at the bottom.

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SQUARE FACE

Face doppelganger: Henry Cavill

This type of face is known for its decisive, square shape both vertically and horizontally. The length and width of the face are generally equal.

What To Choose
Our expert recommends softly curved shapes, lower frame fronts, and upward-angled shapes.

What To Avoid
For the square-faced among us, Furlan suggests steering clear of eyewear that mirrors your face shape. That is, avoid squares, strong geometrical shapes, and eyewear that is flat on the bottom.

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