The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

Sunglasses aren’t just a stylish accessory; they’re an essential part of protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays. With so many styles available, selecting the right pair can feel overwhelming. However, knowing your face shape can simplify the process. At Union of Surf, we believe that the perfect pair of sunglasses enhances your features while providing comfort and style. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you choose sunglasses that complement your face shape.

Understanding Face Shapes

1. Oval Face Shape

Characteristics: Balanced proportions, slightly wider forehead, and gently rounded chin.

Ideal Sunglasses: Almost any frame shape works well for oval faces. However, rectangular and square frames can add definition and contrast the soft curves of your face.

 

 

Pearl

RRP £65

2. Round Face Shape

Characteristics: Full cheeks, rounded chin, and a wider forehead, giving a circular appearance.

Ideal Sunglasses: Look for angular frames that can add structure and length to your face. Rectangular or square sunglasses are ideal, as they create a sharp contrast with your softer features. Oversized sunglasses can also work, adding sophistication and elongation.

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RRP £55.00

 

3. Square Face Shape

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Shaka-Black

RRP: £55.00

Characteristics: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and a square chin, creating a strong, angular appearance.

Ideal Sunglasses: Round or oval frames soften the strong angles of a square face. Look for sunglasses that have curves and a slight upsweep at the corners to balance your features and create a more harmonious look.

4. Heart Face Shape

 

Sol

RRP £60

Characteristics: Wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin, resembling an upside-down triangle.

Ideal Sunglasses: Choose frames that are wider at the bottom, such as aviators or butterfly styles, to balance the wider forehead. Light-colored or rimless designs can also soften your features and draw attention to your eyes.

5. Long/Rectangular Face Shape

Characteristics: Elongated appearance with a long chin and high forehead.

Ideal Sunglasses: Round or oversized frames can help to shorten the appearance of your face. Horizontal shapes like aviators and wide rectangular frames can also create the illusion of width.

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Bells Beach 

RRP £50.00

6. Diamond Face Shape

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Kuta Beach

RRP £45.00

Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline with wide cheekbones, creating a diamond-like silhouette.

Ideal Sunglasses: Oval or cat-eye frames work beautifully to complement the cheekbones while softening the angles of the face. Look for styles that draw attention to the eyes and add width.

Finding Your Perfect Pair at Union of Surf

At Union of Surf, we understand that comfort and fit are just as important as style. Our wide fit sunglasses range is designed to cater to diverse face shapes and sizes, ensuring that you find the perfect pair for your unique look.

When browsing our collection, consider the following tips

  • Material Matters: Lightweight materials like acetate or nylon offer comfort, especially for all-day wear.
  • Polarized Lenses: Protect your eyes from glare, especially if you’re active outdoors. Our sunglasses come with a range of lens options, including polarized.

Conclusion

Choosing the right sunglasses is all about enhancing your natural features and finding a style that makes you feel confident. Whether you have an oval, round, square, heart, long, or diamond face shape, there’s a perfect pair waiting for you at Union of Surf.

Explore our collection today and step out in style while keeping your eyes protected! Happy shopping!

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