Find the right sunglasses for your face

Find sunglasses that protect and flatter your face!

Follow these guidelines to zero in on the perfect pair for you

Besides protecting your eyes from wrinkles and harmful UV rays, sunglasses can transform your face, slenderizing a round face or softening a square jaw. So when shopping for shades, choose a pair with lenses that offer 99 to 100 percent UV protection, and consider these face-flattering tips:

If you have an oval face: You can wear just about any shape. Make sure the size of your frames works in proportion to your features. What's in? Updated aviators

If you have a round face: Look for styles that are narrow or angular in shape to lengthen the face and diminish fullness. What's in? Sparkly or embellished glasses

If you have a square face: Select curvilinear styles with more width than depth to soften the angles of the face. What's in? Wrap-around sunglasses

If you have an oblong face: To make the face appear shorter and more balanced, try frames that have top-to-bottom depth that add width to the face. What's in? Oversize squares

If you have a heart shape face: To minimize the width at the top of the face, pick frames that are slightly rounded and wider at the bottom. What's in? White! (or any neutral color, really)



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