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Sunglasses that Flatter your Face

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVA chapter.

Whether you’re a Ray-Ban kind of girl, or prefer to look like Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, everyone’s got to have a pair of sunglasses. But before you run off to buy your next pair, be sure to read this to find what style will flatter your face shape the most:


Round

Balance out your round face with straight lines and edges. Look for square or rectangular frames, and make sure they are proportional to the size of your face.

Forever 21 “Square Sunglasses”
$5.80

Urban Outfitters “Malta Angular Square Sunglasses” 
$14.00

Dolce and Gabbana Women’s 0DD8075 Square Sunglasses 
$99.55-$150.55 on Amazon.com


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Heart-shaped

If you have a heart-shaped face, it means that your forehead is wider than your chin. Use thin, delicate frames that have wide lower-halves to broaden the appearance of your chin. 

Ray-Ban “Original Wayfarer”
$155

Forever 21 “Butterfly Sunglasses”  
$5.80

Xhileration Metal Pink Aviator  
$12.99

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Oblong

To balance out the length of your face, use tall frames. Broad glasses that have decorative tops will also make your face appear wider.

Oversize Faceted Frame Sunglasses
 
$220

TOMS Classic 201 Oversized Sunglasses  
$119

H&M Sunglasses Product 96833   
$6.95

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Square

Use frames with soft curves to contrast with the angles of your square face.

Ralph Lauren Super Cat Eye Sunglasses
$160



ASOS Oval Sunglasses With Metal Bridge Detail

$21.81

Cole Haan Oval Sunglasses
$56.25

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Oval
Lucky you – every shape works on an oval face!  Look at the sunglasses above and choose what you like best. Just make sure you don’t get glasses that are too big or small for your facial features. 

Francesca Lee is a fourth year majoring in sociology with a minor in media studies at the University of Virginia. This summer, she developed a passion for TV production after interning at WETA, the public television station for DC and the greater metro area.  Throughout the summer, Francesca researched, wrote and produced several WETA Around Town segments about the local arts programs and graffiti murals in DC.  As the new campus correspondent for Her Campus UVa, she is working to create video content for the UVa branch to supplement the written content.  This spring, she hopes to study abroad in Denmark and expand her knowledge of international broadcasting and advertising. Francesca also gives historical and admissions tours to visitors and prospective students at UVa and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.