Find Your Most Flattering Sunglasses!

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Feb 27, 2015 @ 11:32 am
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Find Your Most Flattering Sunglasses!
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Round

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Wide ovals and sleek cat's-eye styles work to diminish fullness. Look for frame styles that are wider than they are tall and that have higher temples.
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Round

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Top: Tory Burch, $150; at toryburch.com.

Bottom: Betsey Johnson, $65; at betseyjohnson.com.

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Oval

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Almost any eyeglass shape works on this face type. Generally, however, the frames should be as wide as or slightly wider than, the broadest part of your face.
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Oval

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Top: DampG, $159; at saks.com.

Bottom: Top Shop, $30; at topshop.com.

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Long

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Oval glasses or ones with strong horizontal lines shorten the appearance of the face and soften its angles. Details on the arms can also help to draw the focus outwards.

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Oblong

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Top: Fendi, $195; at nordstrom.com.

Bottom: Kate Spade, $160; at zappos.com.
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Narrow

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Go with smaller frames as oversized versions can appear bulky. Rounded lenses flatter angular features plus embellished side pieces give the illusion of a width at your temples.

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Narrow

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Top: Juicy Couture, $98; at nordstrom.com.

Bottom: Chico's, $21; at chicos.com.

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Square

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Curved shapes that are wider than they are tall will soften the angles of this face shape. Keep in mind, frames that are flat along the bottom can look boxy.
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Square

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Top: Diane von Furstenberg, $125; at dvf.com.

Bottom: Ralph Lauren, $109; at ralphlauren.com.

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Wide

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Choose larger, wider frames (too small glasses can look cartoonish), and look for side pieces with spring hinges that will sit snugly on your head without squeezing it.

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Wide

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Top: Burberry, $200; at burberry.com.

Bottom: Kenneth Cole, $55; at nordstrom.com.
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Inverted Triangle

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Balance your face shape by choosing frames with an emphasis on the top-aviators or half-rim versions work best.

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Inverted Triangle

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Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs, $98; at shopbop.com.

Bottom: Michael Kors, $89; at michaelkors.com.

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Heart

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Oval, slightly rounded or butterfly shapes help soften heart-shaped faces.
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Heart

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Top: Carerra, $98; at nordstrom.com.

Bottom: Kensie, $50; at dillards.com.
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