Sunglasses and Face Shapes

Many people are not confidence to wear sunglasses, or worry if their face is look more serious like a book nerd :) This is caused by many people are not really sure how to choose the right sunglasses for them. To find the right sunglasses for you, first you have to determine the shape of your face then you'll find the right sunglasses to suit your face.

Second, choose what kind of sunglasses you'd like to have, there are many cool and fun sunglasses type with many lens colors and materials.

There are four major face shape, oval, round, square, and heart shape. But there are also face with wide-forehead (usually we call it triangular face shape, with narrow chin) and narrow-forehead or inverted triangular face shape with wide chin.

Oval face shapes

The most perfect shape of face, because people with oval face shapes may wear any kind of sunglasses. Oval face shapes are the most versatile because of their balanced proportions. Virtually any frame-shape suits this face, it is advisable to look for frames which are wider (or as wide as) the broadest part of your face.
Holliwood celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Toni Collette, Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan and Mary J. Blige (oh I love her..) are so blessed with their oval face shapes.

Round face shapes

You may make your face appear thinner by choosing a clear bridge over the nose, which widens the eyes. Round face shapes need a contrasting frame like square frame or straight or angular frame with soft edges will help add definition to your face. Sunglasses with double brow bars help pull the eye upward, adding length. Sunglasses with wider frames can help your face look thinner.
Celebrities with round face shapes like Miley Cyrus, Gabrielle Union, Katy Perry, and Jennifer Lopez, you may pay attention to them and see how they choose their sunglasses :)

Square face shapes

The main characteristic of these face shapes are the strong shape of the jaw. Square face shapes need a slightly curved frame in contrast to the face. These need to sit high enough, to minimize the jaw line. Another alternative is a narrow frame, one that has more width than depth, to widen the eye area. Sunglasses that you may try, soften angles with classic oval sunglass frames or round sunglass frames. For more definition, add feminine flair with curvy, cat-eye sunglasses.

If you have enough guts try John Lennon's sunglasses style. Or try to learn how Paris Hilton, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston, Olivia Wilde, or Kristin Chenoweth wear their sunglasses. I think they have square face shapes too.

Heart face shapes

Heart face shapes is similar with triangular face shapes. With wide forehead and narrow chin. Like AnnaLynne McCord, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Reese Witherspoon, and Ashley Olsen. People with triangular or heart face shapes are suitable with the style which reflect the face, like aviator sunglasses or sunglasses with angular frames. Rimless sunglasses can also help lighten your overall look. Accentuate the eye area to draw attention away from a sharp jaw. Choose styles with a straight top line.

Inverted Triangle face shapes

With a narrow forehead and wide chin, you want a frame which widens the top part of your face, and narrows the chin. Brightly colored sunnies with lots of detailing can be a distraction from your lower facial area, and wide, cat-eye-styles will give the illusion of broadening your forehead and eyes.

Aviator Sunglasses, big and bold, aviator sunglasses usually have a wire frame and large, oversized lenses. They come with a variety of features, including UV protection and polarization.

Bi-focal Sunglasses, Bi-focal sunglasses have two different focal lengths. Often the sunglasses have a magnifying portion on the lower part of the lens to help you focus when you read.

Celebrity Sunglasses, like what Elvis Presley, the Terminator often wear.

Designer Sunglasses, there are many famous designers produce sunglasses to complement their lines. like Armani, Dior, Tom Ford, you may find the one that suit your style.

Driving Sunglasses, Driving requires a most versatile lens, enhancing your vision in all conditions. Featuring lenses engineered to improve contrast and reduce eye fatigue so you see better, drive safer.

Novelty Sunglasses, Novelty sunglasses can make you the life of any costume party. They may offer little in the way of eye protection or vision enhancement, but they are a lot of fun.

Sport Sunglasses, there are many kind of sport glasses like water-resistant sunglasses designed for water sports, durable and lightweight sunglasses designed for rock climbing, and sunglasses designed for any sport in between. Most sport sunglasses come with scratch-resistant lenses. Popular sports sunglass brands include Oakley sunglasses, Arnette sunglasses, and Native sunglasses. The most important elements of effective sports sunglasses are the optical quality and visual enhancement properties of the lenses.

Vintage Sunglasses, are the type of sunglasses like Jackie O or Tom Cruise in Top Gun. And great for collection.

Sunglasses made of different materials serve different purposes. For example, sport sunglasses have a durable, lightweight construction while designer sunglasses emphasize style over function.

Sunglasses lens

Polycarbonate lenses are the best choice for high performance sunglasses because they are lightweight, super strong and more impact-resistant than most other lens materials. It's very strong and shatter resistant.

Polarized lenses, they reduce glare from light reflecting off flat surfaces, such as water or a field of snow.

Glass sunglasses lenses, are the heaviest and offer the best clarity.

Beside lens materials, you may consider the sunglasses lens colors. There are many colors of lens, grey, brown and green, red, orange and yellow, and clear lens. You may find the best pair for you.