How to choose the best sunglasses for your face shape

If the shape of your face is similar to Selena Gomez’s or Chrissy Teigen’s , dear reader, you’ve got a round face.

When picking out sunglasses, you should look for designs that contrast with the curves of your face to elongate it. So, unless you want to accentuate the natural shape of your face, stay away from circular frames. Coming up, we’ve got four options that are perfect for you:

The cat eye design has an interesting angle that will make your face look more slender. This style is the Reina ($55) designed by Jennifer Lopez for Quay Australia.

This Versace ($230) design is another example of a pair of glasses that will flatter your face. Their shape will help balance, elongate and define your natural features.

The geometric shape on this classic design will definitely work in your favor. You can take some inspiration from the Audubon by Krewe ($335).

We’ve mentioned before that round designs should be avoided, but if you wear them with a slightly sleeker frame, they’ll actually help make your features look smaller. A good pair to start with are these Bobby sunglasses by Jimmy Choo ($229).

Lily Collins, Maisie Williams, and Reese Witherspoon are perfect examples of women with heart-shaped faces. People with this face shape have wider foreheads, high cheekbones and narrow and pointy chins.

When picking out sunglasses, the goal should be to minimize the contrast of your face. These are the best designs for you:

This design from Fendi ($440), is an excellent example. They’ll help bring out your face since they imitate its natural shape. And the line at the top, at the height of the eyebrows, will help to add proportion to your face.

The striking print and shape of glasses like these Lele Sadoughi Nolita Round Sunglasses ($175) will direct all the attention to your cheeks, which will help create better symmetry.

These shades created by Victoria Beckham ($319) will help balance out the dimensions of your face (wide top and narrow bottom) by making it look sleeker.

Thick frames will make the width of your forehead look narrower, thus creating better balance with your chin. You can try a pair similar to these Acetate frame sunglasses from Mango ($35).

If you take a look at Olivia Wilde , you notice that she has a prominent jawline, angular features and a wide forehead. The angles on square faces are quite pronounced, especially at the jaw, which is why your sunglasses will need to create a slimmer, softer look.

To achieve this, you need to create curves. Look for frames that are rounded. Here are a few suggestions:

These sunglasses are also great choice for those with square-shaped faces. The curvy frames help to flatten and elongate prominent features. This style by Dior ($360) is a great stepping stone.

Oversized, oval-shaped frames provide the rounded-effect that your face needs. This style, Figurative by Raen ($150) will direct all the attention to the top of the face.

The downward curved lines on this classic design will round out your face’s sharp angles, creating better balance between the top and bottom. This design is by Michael Kors ($139).

This style from Saint Laurent ($280) is a great example of the kind of glasses you should be rocking. The rounded corners will definitely soften up the features of a square face.

Jessica Alba is a prime example of someone with an oval-shaped face. If you have this face shape, your features are proportional and balanced and you have prominent cheeks and a narrow chin.

This means that almost any kind of frame will look great on you. We would just recommend you avoid round frames because they can actually reduce your face’s symmetry. Go with:

The symmetrical and aerodynamic design of these sunglasses will help accentuate your naturally proportional features. The image shows Nevada glasses from Eyebuydirect ($39).

Big, square frames will help create additional angles on oval-shaped faces. You can be a little daring and try a design similar to this one by Dolce & Gabanna ($205).

An aerial, curvy shape like these sunglasses by Prada ($246) will fit your face like a glove.

Aviators have once again come up on the most-recommended list. The bar at the height of the eyebrows will definitely add contrast to an oval face. Try something like these A New Day ™ Brown sunglasses ($12).

If your face is long and the chin and cheeks are very narrow like Sarah Jessica Parker, the best option for you is to choose oversized glasses, in styles with soft, rounded frames. You can even go with iconic wayfarers, but make sure the frames are thick. These will work well for you:

Like we mentioned before, this oversized, retro-design will look great on you. Get inspiration from this Ray-Ban classic ($154).

Once again, a retro design is a sure bet. Oversized and geometric, a design like this one by TiaraBleu ($27), will tone down your features.

With its delicate curved lines, this design will help balance out the length of your face. Try a pair similar to these Whittier from Warby Parker ($195).

If you’re not a big fan of oversized sunglasses, wearing sunglasses with thick frames is another great way to add width to a long face. By adding soft lines to the design, they really are the perfect alternative. You can try this unisex style from Mr. Leight ($645).

Celebrities like Anna Kendrick and Megan Fox have diamond-shaped faces. This type of face has a narrow forehead and jaw, with the widest part being the cheekbones.

Oval frames will help you to soften the contour of the face. Similarly, rectangular or geometric frames can help balance out your chin.

These modern sunglasses are a guaranteed win. This unconventional pair is the Solitaire 04 from Westward Leaning ($195).

Let your daring side show with geometric designs, like these from Chloé ($275), which will help add balance to your face.

Frames that have a thick top bar at the eyebrows will provide the perfect contrast to your cheeks, like these Kanharga sunglasses from Aldo ($18).

Definitely try these out! Your face is practically the only type that can pull them off. We hope that the Ravello Sunglasses from Illesteva ($220) do the trick.

With this design, we’re wrapping up our guide to the best sunglasses for your face shape. Knowing your features is crucial when it comes to wearing these accessories.

So figure out which face shape you’ve got and go find the perfect shades for it.