Find Sunglasses That Actually Suit You
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Ever tried on sunglasses that just didn’t look right, even though they were trending? That’s usually because they were fighting against your natural face shape rather than working with it.
Knowing your face shape is a total game-changer. It turns the 'hope for the best' approach into a targeted mission.
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Choosing sunglasses that suit your face shape helps balance your features and improves overall comfort and confidence. Sapphire Optics offers a wide range of styles, including prescription sunglasses prepared in our Manchester lab.
Here is how to figure out your shape and match it with the perfect Sapphire styles.
Round Face: Add Some Edge
You have a round face if your cheeks are the widest part and your chin is soft or rounded.
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Best Styles: Angular frames, cat-eye, or rectangular sunglasses.
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Avoid: Small, round frames (they can make your face look even rounder).
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Why it works: Sharp, straight lines add contrast and definition to softer features, giving your face a bit more structure.
Square Face: Soften the Lines
You have a square face if your forehead, cheeks, and jawline are all about the same width, usually with a strong, distinct jaw.
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Best Styles: Round, oval, or curved-edge sunglasses.
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Avoid: Thick, boxy, or square frames (these can make your features look a bit too harsh).
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Why it works: Softer, circular edges balance out a strong jawline and create a more relaxed, approachable look.
Oval Face: The Wildcard
Oval faces are longer than they are wide, with gently rounded features and a slightly narrower jaw than the forehead.
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Best Styles: Honestly? Almost anything. You can rock square, round, aviator, or oversized frames with ease.
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Avoid: Frames that are physically wider than your face-you don't want to look like you're wearing a mask.
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Why it works: Oval faces are the most versatile-you lucky thing! You have the perfect proportions to experiment with bold trends.
Heart-Shaped Face: Balance the Base
You have a heart-shaped face if you have a wider forehead and high cheekbones that tap down to a narrow, pointed chin.
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Best Styles: Bottom-heavy frames, cat-eye, or rimless styles.
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Avoid: Top-heavy frames or frames with overly decorative tops that draw the eye upwards.
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Why it works: These styles add visual weight to the lower half of your face, balancing out your forehead and chin perfectly.
Not sure where to start? Browse our full Sunglasses collection and use this guide to filter by frame type. Whether you are buying for style, comfort, or need us to fit them with your prescription—we’ve got a shape that fits.
FAQs
Can you add my prescription to sunglasses?
Yes, absolutely! We take high-quality prescription lenses and tint them in our lab to match the sunglasses look you want. You get the style of a fashion frame with the HD clarity of your everyday glasses.
Are prescription sunglasses worth the investment?
Most of our customers say yes. They are a lifesaver for driving, holidays, or just sitting in a beer garden without having to choose between seeing the menu and squinting at the sun.
Should I choose my sunglasses based on my hair colour too?
It helps! Generally, warmer hair tones (blondes, auburns) look great with tortoiseshell or gold frames, while cooler tones (blacks, greys, ash-blondes) pop against silver, black, or bold blue frames.
Ready to find your perfect match?
Check out our Women’s, Men’s, or Unisex sunglasses collections.
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