If you are thinking about how to choose sunglasses according to the shape of your face for women, we will tell you and help you choose the best option.
Initially, you need to decide what type of face you are the owner of, and then go shopping in search of the perfect sunglasses! 
The selection of your wardrobe will also be important - after all, the neckline of a blouse, for example, can stretch a round face or shorten an elongated one, so here you also need to carefully select blouses or fashionable dresses. 
Further, when choosing glasses, you also need to take into account some nuances, for example:
A girl with small facial features just needs to choose glasses that are not large in size.
For those who have full lips, a large frame is just right.
If you have straight bangs - your ideal frame with raised corners.
A thin frame will decorate a graceful face, while a large one will make it even more massive.
If a lady has a large nose, there is simply a need for a frame that has a low jumper.
If you want to preserve your individuality - choose glasses no higher than the eyebrow line, in extreme cases (which is also a good option) - at the level of the eyebrows.
Face shapes
Stylists tell us that there are only a few of the brightest face shapes, the rest are derivatives of them. The most fertile shape, as found out by stylists, is an oval face; almost any frames go with it. Signs: soft outlines, slightly longer than wide, cheekbones - slightly prominent, in appearance - an inverted egg. If you have such a shape - you are very lucky! Feel free to go to the store and choose only according to the movement of the soul, your style and clothing preferences. But, advice: it is better to avoid maximalism, too small products, as well as very large ones, can break the proportions.This is Liv Tyler's face type, and Charlize Theron has the same beautiful oval.
A round face is clearly understandable - with a round chin, smooth contours and no straight lines at all. It needs to be as close as possible to the desired oval, for this, choose frames that lengthen the face. Rectangular shapes are perfect, sharp corners are shown as much as possible. Dark frames are good, visually lengthening the face, and are shown more narrow than wide frames. Frames with raised edges, butterfly glasses, and products with delicate thin temples are perfect. The round face of Cameron Diaz and the wonderful charming Emmy Stone.
Triangle - the owners of this type have a powerful chin, a narrow forehead, they are shown a model that accentuates the upper part of the face. Aviators, half frames are their option.
Square face - no smooth lines, the cheekbones are the same width as the forehead, the chin is wide, the hairline is at the same level. Spectacle frames are designed to soften the contour of the face, and give it a feminine softness. Therefore, round, oval, necessarily somewhat large are perfect. Drop-shaped glasses will also be good, rimless glasses are perfect.
Celebrities that have this type of face are Angelina Jolie and Sandra Bullock.
Rectangle - similar to the square shape of the face, longer than wide, has clear boundaries. The frames shown here are large, slightly rounded, “aviators” will be good. Small glasses are not recommended.
The elongated or pear-shaped shape is characterized by an elongated length, a rounded chin, a high forehead and a certain angularity of the lines. The task is to visually shorten the face and give it softness. Wide large frames are shown here, square glasses will be good, oval and rectangular glasses are also shown, bright frames will be good. You need to avoid glasses without rims, small and narrow.
Perfectly matched glasses will not fall off and put pressure behind the ears. If in doubt about the choice, leave the glasses that you like on your face for 6-10 minutes. You will feel how they sit and whether it will be comfortable to wear them. 
If you want to choose high-quality glasses, go to the company store. By all means, branded glasses must be issued with a certificate that indicates the degree of protection against UV rays, a case and a special care cloth are attached.
Polycarbonate lenses provide better A and B protection than glass lenses.
Lenses that are too dark do not necessarily provide better protection from the sun's intense rays. If they are just colored but don't have the protective properties of cheap ones, the effect of the sun can be even more negative than without glasses at all.
Remember, a cap or headband with a visor is half the battle in eye protection.
Glasses should also be worn in winter, because they protect the eyes and prevent wrinkles.
By the way, for winter it is better to choose glasses with polarized lenses, in the dark night time photochromic lenses are better.
Sunglasses are an important thing, they are not only a fashion accessory, but they are primarily designed to protect the eyes, and if not properly selected, they can harm your eyesight. When choosing glasses, be sure to pay attention so that you see them clearly and (necessarily!) Feel comfortable, otherwise your head will soon begin to spin, and unpleasant sensations will appear, and you will not understand what it is connected with.
Now you know exactly how to choose glasses, and you can safely go shopping.
Dear users! We've put together this guide to help you find the frames and sunglasses that best suit your look, lifestyle, and vision needs. In addition, we hope that this guide will expand your understanding of the possibilities that the optical industry offers today so that you can see and look great in any life situation.
What is a frame and why is it needed
From a purely utilitarian point of view, the frame is nothing more than a device for fixing lenses. Its task is to ensure the correct position of the lenses in front of the eyes. The ideal is the position in which the middle line of the light apertures (the light aperture is the space bounded by the rim of the frame) passes approximately through the centers of the pupils or somewhat lower. Optimally, when the back surface of the lenses is at a distance of 12 mm from the top of the cornea (for more details, see: Rosenblum Yu. Z. Frame selection // Eyelid. 2001. No. 5. S. 44-45). The only exceptions are the so-called half glasses, facilitating the translation of the gaze from far distances (over glasses) to near ones (through glasses). In practice, the fit of the frame often results in a slightly elevated position of the pupil relative to the midline of the aperture. The position of the lenses in the glasses:
left- perfect, on right- Not perfect
Frame elements
The frame consists of two main parts, namely framework, providing fixation of lenses, and earpieces, providing a given position of points. The light openings of the frame limited by the rim are interconnected by the so-called bridge, or bridge, or bridge of the nose - the nose of the frame. In general, there are a lot of design options for the bow (for example, in frames made in retro style, it can look like a saddle, or the letter W, frames of large shapes often have a double bridge) . Considering that the maximum weight of the finished glasses is exactly on the bridge of the wearer's nose, it is important that the frame provides the greatest fit of the glasses in this part, and the weight is evenly distributed. Most metal frames for better fixation on the face are additionally equipped with movable adjustable nose pads usually made of silicone or rubber. Specialists in the production of plastic frames successfully solve the problem of fixing and distributing the weight of finished glasses due to the design of the frame itself.The connection of the frame and the temples is carried out using swivel. Sometimes used in the manufacture of glasses spring-loaded, or flex, hinges. The use of high-quality hinges has a positive effect on the fixation of glasses on the head and their service life. Some manufacturers, such as the Austrian company Silhouette, use hingeless temples. To avoid possible allergic reactions of the skin to metal and squeezing the head in the temple area, put on metal temples tips made of hypoallergenic material, such as silicone.
Frame with W-bridge from the Lunor collection
Frame designs
Frames, depending on their design features, can be divided into the following types: rimmed, semi-rimmed and rimless.Rim, or full-rimmed, frames - frames, the light openings of which are completely limited by the rim. Along with metal and plastic, there are also combined models of rim frames, for the manufacture of which both plastic and metal are used.
Semi-rimmed frames - frames in which the upper part of the light openings is limited by the rim (much less often - the lower one). In addition to the half-rim, nylon fishing line is most often used in these frames for attaching lenses. Semi-rimless frames can be plastic, metal and combined.
Rimless frames - frames that do not have a frame. The lenses are held in by screw fasteners. In traditional rimless frames, as a rule, lenses have holes in the nasal and temporal parts, into which the screw is inserted from the front of the lens and secured from the inside. There are designs that allow inserting a screw from the inside, and special decorative fasteners are used to fix it from the outside. One of the advantages of rimless frames is that they are less noticeable on the face. However, it should be borne in mind that the use of high refraction negative and positive spectacle lenses for assembly into rimless frames often nullifies this advantage.
The frames of corrective eyeglasses, which are considered medical equipment, are subject to GOST R 51932-2002“Ophthalmic optics. Frames for corrective glasses. Technical requirements”, the text of which can be found by clicking, for example, on the link.
Frame sizes
In order to determine your frame size (sunglasses), you can go in different ways. The easiest thing to do is to use the glasses you currently wear (provided they fit you, of course). On the inside of the right temple (sometimes on the bridge), next to the model name, you will see three numbers that indicate (all in millimeters): 
2 - the size of the bridge;
3 - the length of the earpiece.
The first two numbers are usually separated by a slash or an image of a square. It happens that the numbers are applied too small or have already been partially erased from prolonged wearing of glasses. In this case, you can measure the sample yourself.
When choosing a frame, with the exception of some cases, it hardly makes sense to start strictly from its size. First of all, you need to try on the frame. If you like the way it looks on your face, then most likely its size is right for you. However, there is a golden rule that the overall width of the frames should be approximately equal to the width of the face. In this case, comfort will be ideal.
The width of the face can be measured with a ruler. For convenience, you need to attach pencils to each ear, and then measure the distance between them at the level of the bridge of the nose.
Frame selection tailored to your individual needs
Choosing a frame is not an easy task. In order to solve it, there are several things to consider:- your face type
- your color type
- your preferred style of dress.
Determining the type of face
Determining the type of face, or, in other words, its shape, is not difficult. Fix your hair with a headband or bandage so that it does not interfere with you, and stand close to the mirror. Circle the contours of the face (from the roots of the hair to the chin) with lipstick or a water-soluble marker and evaluate the result.
Characteristics of face types
With all the variety of faces, five main types are most often distinguished: these are oval, round, triangular (heart-shaped), rectangular and trapezoidal faces.
Oval face. It is characterized by a smooth transition from the forehead to the cheekbones, and then to the chin, the widest point is at the level of the cheekbones. The lower part of an oval face is usually longer than the upper part.
- frames of almost any shape, from classic to avant-garde;
- frames are slightly wider than the size of the face at the widest part, in order to reduce (as a rule, elongated faces are also quite narrow);
- massive frames with a wide, low nose bridge, which can divert attention from a long, narrow nose, and low-set temples, which allow you to level out the effect of elongation (especially if the lower and upper rims of the frame are formed by horizontal lines).
- too large frames that will be dissonant with facial features.
Round face. Such a face has smooth soft outlines, while its height is almost equal to its width. Often, though not necessarily, round-faced people have fairly short necks.
- frames with straight lines forming pronounced angles with the side parts;
- rectangular frames that visually make the face less round (if the width of the frame prevails over its height, then the face is perceived as narrower);
- frames with high temples;
- colored plastic frames, which, when it comes to correcting the shape of the face, are more preferable than filigree metal frames; the frame in this case can be catchy.
- too small frames;
- rounded frames.
Triangular (heart-shaped) face. He is distinguished by a wide forehead, wide high cheekbones and a pronounced, rather pointed chin.
- bulky frames that will enhance the triangle effect: the chin will look even narrower and sharper, and the forehead area even wider;
- frames shaped "cat's eye";
- frames with high-set temples.
* The selection of a rimless design is somewhat different from the selection of a rimless frame, since in this case it is not even the shape of the face that is of paramount importance, but the eye area, the upper border of which runs along the line of the eyebrows.
Rectangular face. It is characterized by clear parallel straight lines from the temples to the chin and pronounced angles of the lower jaw.
- rounded, oval frames that help smooth out the angularity and lighten the heavy bottom;
- frames with temples that are attached to the frame in the center or to its upper part;
- frames with a rise in their upper part, due to which the cheek area will appear narrower and the face less angular;
- rimless designs that will somewhat soften strict facial features;
- colored plastic frames, but they are appropriate provided that the shape is chosen correctly.
- angular frames that emphasize the heaviness of the face;
- too small frames, dissonant with facial features;
- frames with low-set temples.
Trapezoidal face. In its shape, it resembles a pear, the narrowest place is in the temples, the widest in the cheeks, the forehead seems narrow compared to a rather massive chin.
- cat-eye frames to add width to the upper face and draw attention away from the chin;
- frames with wide temples, which will visually align the transition between wide cheekbones and a narrow temporal part.
- any frames that emphasize the heavy lower part of the face;
- frames with low temples.
Asian type of face. Certain difficulties may arise when choosing frames for people with an Asian type of face. . Due to the peculiarities of the anthropometry of the bridge of the nose, many models do not “sit” on their nose, as they should, but are shifted to the cheekbones.
Especially for people with an Asian type of face, some companies produce separate lines and even collections of frames and sunglasses. Such collections, for example, are present in the assortment of the concern Rodenstock.
Definition of color type
Determining the color type is important when choosing not only decorative cosmetics, hair and clothing colors, but also frames. Reveal your color type - cold or warm -.For those who want to get an expanded idea of their own color type, it will be useful to get acquainted with the theory of seasonal types of appearance, according to which all people can be divided into four color types - by analogy with the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter. Two of them are warm: spring and autumn, and two are cold: summer and winter.
■ Recommendations for choosing the color of the frame for people of spring type
When choosing a frame for people of this color type, it is recommended to pay attention to all the transparent tones of the spring palette, for example, light beige, pale blue, warm golden, linden. Bright red and dark beige are also acceptable. However, the shade should not be cold or too saturated. In general, people of the spring type are well suited for thin metal frames with gold plating.
■ Recommendations for choosing the color of the frame for people of the autumn type
The color palette of the autumn type of appearance consists of warm saturated tones. Naturally, a person with light transparent skin and bright red hair will suit slightly different tones than a brunette of the same autumn type. A frame of brown, beige or golden honey color will look quite neutral on his face. Various shades of green are also appropriate. If we are talking about a metal frame, then the choice should be stopped on a frame in the color of copper or gold, but not silver.
■ Recommendations for choosing the color of the frame for people of the summer type
When choosing a frame for people of the summer type, it is better to abandon orange and golden shades. Representatives of this color type with fair skin face pastel colors, but if the skin has a darker or olive tint, more saturated colors, such as purple, dark gray, lilac, indigo, will do.
■ Recommendations for choosing the color of frames for people of winter type
People belonging to the winter type are suitable for transparent, bright, clean cold tones. Black is the ideal color for them, but it is better to refuse an orange frame, as in it a representative of the “winter” color type will look tired and even boring. If we are talking about metal, it is better to focus on the silver-colored frame.
Preferred style of dress
The preferred style of clothing is largely determined by the lifestyle of a person. With all the variety of styles, we highlight the three most capacious:- business style;
- extravagant style;
- casual style (everyday).
The main features of the business style, or business style, are rigor, restraint, functionality, conciseness. In addition to a business suit, glasses for vision correction are an important attribute of modern business style. A good solution for a business person may be politically correct rimless glasses, not limiting the field of view of the frame. Sometimes they are called glasses of politicians due to the special commitment of the latter to them. They are also often chosen by the hosts of political talk shows and other intellectual programs. To create rimless designs today, materials such as stainless steel, titanium and alloys based on it. In the assortment of some manufacturers specializing in the so-called jewelry optics, there are rimless, as well as rim models made of precious metals. For the manufacture of frames from precious metals, designed to emphasize the high status of their owner, today they are widely used gold, silver, platinum and platinum group metals: ruthenium, palladium, rhodium and some others.
The desire of many business people to surround themselves with comfortable and prestigious things is fully met by frames made from natural materials, for example,.
AT rimless glasses or in glasses of the form " aviator It's much easier to pass for a Democrat than wearing strict rectangular cellulose acetate sunglasses. However, the latter will be quite appropriate when a business person needs to strengthen his authority, which is especially important when he takes his first steps in business. At the same time, however, it should not be ignored face type.
■ Extravagant style
Extravagant style is often preferred by students and people of creative professions (artists, fashion journalists, photographers, designers, bloggers). They love contrasting combinations, bold shapes and colors, unexpected combinations of textures, asymmetrical cuts and bright accessories, including, of course, glasses. For the most daring of them, that is, those who are haunted by the glory of Lady Gaga, we recommend that you pay attention to glasses in the form of crosses and wings by Jeremy Schott or asymmetrical glasses from Ic! Berlin .
Plastic glasses made in retro style, or genuine vintage glasses can also look very extravagant. Particular attention should be paid to color when choosing a frame. Fans of extravagant style often gravitate towards bright colors. A good solution may be frames made of two or three layers of cellulose acetate, which combine several colors at once. As a result of imposing, you can get a completely boring mix!
Frame shapes
"Aviator"
"Aviator" is perhaps the most important and most recognizable model of sunglasses of all time. For many decades now, it has occupied the first lines of the spectacle hit parade, not allowing any other to press itself for a long time. The first to appreciate the advantages of "aviators" with characteristic drop-shaped lenses (then gray-green) were the pilots of the US Air Force, for whom the "aviators", in fact, were developed. And it happened in the 1930s. However, the “aviators”, which provide maximum visibility and transmit a minimum of scattered light, did not remain exclusively the property of the US Air Force for long. They attracted public attention immediately after pictures of the courageous American Army General Douglas MacArthur, captured in "aviators" on one of the Philippine Islands during World War II, appeared in the press.
However, the great glory of the "aviators" at that time was yet to come. It hit them like an avalanche in 1969, after the release of the American film Easy Rider with Peter Fonda, thanks to which glasses with drop lenses became a symbol of unisex style and acquired cult status. In the 1980s, the release of the American film Top Gun, in which Tom Cruise appeared in the Aviators, contributed to maintaining this status.Wayfarer
The first "wayfarers" - sunglasses with trapezoidal lenses, which later became the golden classic of spectacle fashion - were introduced to the market in 1952. Of the current options, the Ray-Ban RB 2140 model is closest to the original version, under which the Wayfarers, in fact, were born.
When in 1961 the viewer saw the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) with Audrey Hepburn in the title role, the wayfarer sunglasses instantly became popular. In general, in terms of success in the cinema, any Hollywood star could envy the Wayfarers. During their "film career" they "starred" in more than a hundred films, including the legendary film "The Blues Brothers" (The Blues Brothers), which was released in 1980. The black sunglass Wayfarers featured in this film from the first scene to the last. The main characters, played by Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, did not part with them even at night, considering them an essential accessory. It seems that after watching the film, many viewers also believed in this: the sales of Wayfarers in the eighties again rapidly went up."Lennons"
"Lennons" today are called small metal glasses with round light openings. As you might guess, they owe their name to John Lennon, one of the most famous users of round glasses in their entire history. In the 60-70s of the last century, imitating their idol, many young people sought to have something similar.
Lennon's glasses were, by the way, nickel-plated. However, today, when we talk about "Lennons", we mean first of all their shape, not the material (so those who are allergic to nickel can breathe easy). After the leader of the Liverpool Four, who urged people to make love, not war, was killed in 1980, round glasses became a symbol of peace and the hippie movement. The scandalous musician Ozzy Osbourne, who also turned out to be partial to round glasses, cannot, of course, be classified as a “flower child”, but it should be noted that thanks to him, round glasses have also become the property of the underground, whose representatives call glasses a la Osbourne " Ozzy."
However, for those whose childhood was in the 1990s, the “Lennons” are by no means associated with the musicians mentioned above, but rather with the young wizard Harry Potter. This character has a considerable merit in the fact that round glasses have gained great popularity among bespectacled teenagers, who have finally ceased to feel like outsiders."Cat's eye" and "butterfly"
Cat-eye glasses - in our opinion, the most feminine ever - appeared on the market in the 1950s. It is believed that this “style” was invented by Christian Dior himself. Allegedly, a fashion model worked in his fashion house for a long time - half Kazakh, half Russian. And Dior created a cat-eye shape to accentuate the outlines of her slanted eyes. In our opinion, this is nothing more than a beautiful legend; at least, we do not have its actual confirmation.
But we can well say that the most famous manufacturer of cat-eye glasses in the 1950s was the American company Tura. This fact, in particular, is pointed out by the authors of the book published in 2007 “Only for your eyes? Glasses from A to Z ”- journalists Alessandra Albarello and Francesca Gioppolo, who, working in professional optical publications, devoted more than a year to studying the history of glasses.
One of the most famous cat-eye glasses that evoke associations with the era of the fifties are, perhaps, those worn by the heroine Marilyn Monroe in the film How to Marry a Millionaire (How to Marry a Millionaire), which was released in 1953. Resurrecting the glasses of Paula, Monroe's on-screen heroine, in memory, some reader will think that the model's shape is more like a "butterfly" than a "cat's eye". Here are the glasses of the heroine Anouk Aimé in Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1959) - this is a real "cat's eye"!
Indeed, sometimes confusion occurs with the "cat's eye" and "butterfly", which can be explained by the fact that many believe that these are two completely different forms of glasses. Arguing their point of view, supporters of this theory say that cat-eye glasses repeat the shape of the eyes of a “domestic predator”, their corners sharply rush upwards, while butterfly model glasses resemble, respectively, the open wings of a butterfly, differing larger frame area and less impetuous "character". In theory, this explanation seems quite logical, but in practice, given the wide variety of frame solutions, the division sometimes raises questions, so we would not stick to it strictly. The concepts of "cat's eye" and "butterfly" quite often act as synonyms, which we often happen to observe when reading press releases from eyewear manufacturers."Panto"
Panto-shaped glasses (translated from Greek panto means “all” or “all”) are glasses that provide the user with a complete view. They owe this advantage to their shape: the lower part of the rim is absolutely round, while the upper line is more straight. Their upper border runs just below the eyebrows, which is not only aesthetically attractive, but also practical: the eyebrows do not stain the lenses.
Glasses of this shape appeared on the market in the 30s of the XX century and immediately fell in love with many intellectuals. With the outbreak of World War II, they were, however, safely forgotten (whatever one may say, it is still more convenient to shoot from the trenches in glasses with large round light openings), but with the onset of peacetime they remembered again. In the 1950s and 60s, pantos enjoyed a reputation as one of the most popular men's glasses in the United States. In the 1980s, the fashion world was again imbued with warm feelings for the panto form, which director Woody Allen and actor Johnny Depp became fans of, frankly, uncommon natures."Dragonfly"
Huge as dragonfly eyes, rounded sunglasses gained popularity in the late 60s and early 70s of the last century. The prerequisite for their appearance was the promotion of polymer lenses on the market - much lighter than those made of mineral glass.
One of the main fans of the "oversized" glasses of that time was the widow of US President John F. Kennedy, the wife of the Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis, Jackie Onassis, who is rightfully considered one of the most elegant women of the 20th century. During trips to Capri, Jackie never parted with her "dragonflies", created personally for her by the Parisian optician Robert Pinton from cellulose acetate plastic and natural tortoiseshell. Shortly after Jackie Onassis appeared in dragonflies in society, glasses of a similar shape entered the collections of many manufacturers, making it much easier for girls to look like Jackie."Clubmaster"
"Clubmasters", or "brow-liners" (brow-liners), as they are also called, are glasses in a combined frame with rounded light openings. The upper part of the "clubmasters" is reinforced with plastic "arcs" that create the effect of double eyebrows.
In Europe, the fashion for "clubmasters" came from America. One of their most famous users of the mid-20th century was the black rights activist Malcolm X, who had several glasses of this “style” of different colors at once. With the advent of the plastic revolution, thanks to which the market was flooded with new models, the attractiveness of the “clubmasters” somehow faded. In the eighties, they returned to the fashion scene, but only as sunglasses, but at the beginning of this decade, due to the passion for retro style designers, they experienced a real renaissance."Lolita"
The name "Lolita" stuck to the glasses, made in the form of two hearts, shortly after Stanley Kubrick's film "Lolita" (Lolita), based on the novel of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov, was released in 1962. Interestingly, neither in the film itself, nor in the book, Lolita wore glasses. The idea to put them on her came up with the famous American photographer Bert Stern, who took promotional photos for the film.
With Stern's light hand, many people began to associate heart-shaped glasses first of all with the image of Nabokov's heroine and only then with Madonna, who also had a weakness for heart-shaped glasses. It was them that the superstar of show business chose for her 2008-2009 world tour called Sticky & Sweet.
In our 21st century, it is, frankly, hardly possible to create something completely new in eyewear design. So, as we think, eyewear designers have no choice but to follow the path of modernizing existing forms. So, our stories will certainly continue.
* Let us remind our readers that for the first time, aviator-shaped glasses appeared on the market under the Ray-Ban brand (literally, its name can be translated as “protection from rays”, “barrier to the passage of rays”). These glasses were manufactured by Bausch & Lomb.
** Before John Lennon, thanks to his contribution to the cause of peace, another owner of round nickel-plated glasses became famous - Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most famous political figures of the 20th century and the father of the Indian nation.
*** Interestingly, Tura used anodized aluminum as the material for the goggles, the idea of using which was borrowed from aircraft manufacturers.
**** Albarello A., Joppolo F. For your eyes, only? Eyewear from A to Z. Modena: Logos, 2007. P. 39.
***** It is noteworthy that in the collection of the company François Pinton Paris, which is now managed by the son of Robert Pinton Francois Pinton (Francois Pinton), the model "Jackie O." is present to this day.
When choosing glasses, we pay attention to their quality, brand, degree of protection. But perhaps the decisive factors are the shape of the accessory and how it fits us. The facial features of each person are unique, so you need to take into account the individual characteristics of your appearance. We have already written about. This article will focus on models that are suitable for owners of the oval type.
What face is considered oval?
The oval type of face is considered the most common and proportional. He has no visible flaws, and facial features look symmetrical and harmonious. This type is a favorite among many hairdressers and stylists. How to understand that you have an oval type?
- Your face is longer than it is wide.
- Your cheekbones are clearly defined, and your forehead is slightly wider than your jaw.
- The chin is slightly rounded.
- In general, the face looks like an oval, as in the picture.
Eyeglasses for an oval face
Not all frames are suitable for oval faces. When buying, be sure to consider the following nuances:
- do not choose too massive glasses;
- make sure that the top of the frame matches the line of the eyebrows;
- if you want to buy glasses for vision, pay attention to models with frames with smooth angles.
Take a closer look at the following models that will suit the oval face type.
Sunglasses according to the shape of the face
When choosing sunglasses, you need to follow the same advice as when choosing accessories for vision. But obeying the rules, you should not give up experiments. For an oval face, not only classic Aviators are suitable, but also decorated accessories, products in the shape of stars and hearts. If you want to buy sunglasses for an oval face type, we advise you to pay attention to the following models.
Now you know which glasses are suitable for an oval face. You can order these and many other models on our website. What shape of frame to buy - rectangular or Aviators - the choice is yours. Remember that the right accessory is the key to self-confidence. Wear glasses with pleasure and comfort, emphasizing your individual style 🙂
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Whether you're wearing sunglasses for beauty or prescription glasses, wearing them should make you look your best.
Glasses are an insidious accessory. They can both rejuvenate and age for several years, both balance proportions and emphasize flaws (and even add those that you never had). Follow these tips to find your perfect pair of glasses.
Determine the shape of the face
Go to the mirror and tell yourself which part of your face is the widest.
Face shapes
- Forehead. If your forehead is noticeably wider than your cheeks and chin, you appear to have a triangular face shape. It is also called "heart face".
- Cheeks. Big cheeks mean you have a round face.
- Chin. A massive chin indicates a square face shape.
- None. If your cheeks, chin, or forehead do not noticeably differ in width, this means that you have an oval face shape.
Now let's figure out which glasses in which frame women with different face shapes should choose.
Glasses for a round face
As we have already decided, it is very easy to “calculate” a round face: the owners of this face shape have wide cheeks and forehead and a rounded chin.
Many owners of this type of face consider it their disadvantage, but in vain! The chubby team includes celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Emma Stone and many, many others. Agree, round cheeks do not spoil them at all!
Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Emma Stone
What frames to avoid?
When choosing “your” frame shape, remember that your main goal is to balance the large number of smooth curves in the shape of the face with sharper frame angles. Small round glasses in the style of Basilio the cat will absolutely not suit you (unless, of course, you consider him your style icon). However, massive round glasses will not decorate you either.
1 - round glasses; 2 - massive glasses
Take a cue from Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr, who is known to be an avid lover of oversized sunglasses. Note that she chooses clear geometric shapes.
Miranda Kerr
What frames are suitable?
You will be decorated with wayfarers ("wayfarer glasses" - "wanderer glasses"), "cat's eye", rectangular or square glasses. In addition, pay attention to the classic aviators - this model suits everyone without exception.
1 - rectangular; 2 - wayfarers; 3 - cat's eye; 4 - aviators
Glasses for an oval face
The oval face shape is by default considered the standard of beauty. After all, it is not in vain that we are talking about an ideal oval, and not a circle or a square of the face! True, not everything is as simple as it seems. The oval face has a tendency to visually stretch, so your task is to maintain the correct proportions without lengthening it.
Celebrities with this type of face
Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron have this face shape.
Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron
What frames to avoid?
The only thing you should be wary of is too massive glasses that visually stretch your face. To balance out an oval-shaped face that is too thin, choose narrow frames (glasses should not be wider than the face itself).
wide frame
What frames are suitable?
You can wear almost everything: round glasses, rectangular glasses, cat-eye glasses, aviators, and wayfarers.
1 - round; 2 - rectangular; 3 - cat's eye; 4 - square; 5 - aviators; 6 - wayfarers
Glasses for a square face
If you have a square face, it means you have well-defined cheekbones and a defined jaw line. Your task is to balance the geometric features of the face with the rounded shape of the glasses.
Celebrities with this type of face
Perhaps you are complexing because of a too massive chin. Not worth it! Pay attention to the first beauties of the world: Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley, Heidi Klum, Sandra Bullock - all these women have a square face. In fact, you are incredibly lucky - it is this type of face, according to the observation of photographers, that is the most photogenic.
Angelina Jolie, Keira Knightley, Heidi Klum, Sandra Bullock
What frames to avoid?
You should avoid large square frames that follow the shape of your face, as well as oval and brow glasses (models without lower frames).
1 - square; 2 - oval; 3 - superciliary
What frames are suitable?
Choose from rectangular, cat-eye, aviators, wayfarers, chunky style glasses, and goggle-style goggles.
1 - rectangular; 2 - cat's eye; 3 - aviators; 4 - wayfarers; 5 - a la Jackie Kennedy; 6 - protective
Glasses for a triangular face
The “heart face” has a wide forehead and a narrow (often pointed) chin and resembles an inverted triangle in shape.
Celebrities with this type of face
Famous actresses Jennifer Love Hewitt and Reese Witherspoon have this face shape.
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Reese Witherspoon
What frames to avoid?
Do not wear brow glasses, cat-eye and models with all kinds of jewelry on the frame.
1 - superciliary; 2 - cat's eye; 3 - with decorations
What frames are suitable?
You will be decorated with wayfarers, aviators, oval, round, rectangular and square glasses.
1 - wayfarers; 2 - aviators; 3 - oval; 4 - square; 5 - rectangular; 6 - round
Love yourself and highlight your strengths!
