Sunglasses: Best Fits for Your Face??

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1. Brett
   

   Face Shape — Oval
   This is the most balanced face shape, with the jaw line being slightly narrower than the forehead, noticeable cheekbones and just enough softness to keep you from looking sharp or angular. It's also the ideal face for sunglasses because you'll look smashing in almost any style. You can either stick to the more sedate and traditional versions, or go for bold pairs like the ever-popular oversized oval frames, fanciful butterfly shapes, even geek-chic squares. Of course, those with smaller faces should stick to more delicate, even rimless, frames, while larger faces are made for the latest blink-and-you-miss-it trends.

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2. Brett
   

   Face Shape — Heart
   
   This is my shape, and for years I've sported rimless shades, which turn out to be a good choice for a face that is broader at the top and tapers down to a slim chin. Rimless styles are best because large heavy-rimmed glasses make a narrow jaw line look overly sharp. Avoid wide-topped pairs and oversized lenses, busy detail work and high sides. (As with all face shapes, it's preferable if the frames don't echo your contours, but reflect the opposite.) Lighter colors, thin nose bridges and frames with wider bottoms, like the ultra-hot aviator style, work wonderfully.

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3. Brett
   

   Face Shape — Round
   
   You're curvy and soft with no harsh angles, a face that's as wide as it is long. First, the don'ts — no round lenses and pass up pairs with embellishment, or even color, on the lower rims. Semi-rimless and gradient lenses will help here. Octagons and rectangles are ideal shapes, as straight lines help thin out the face, and higher temples add height. Create the illusion of wider set eyes with clear bridges and, to add more shape to the face, look for bigger temples. Remember, darker colors, and classic patterns like tortoise-shell, will minimize fullness and add definition.

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4. Brett
   

   Face Shape — Square
   
   For the strong square shape, where your forehead, sides and chin are almost equal in width, you may want to soften your angles with rounded shades. The popular "Jackie-Os" or newer, plastic-rimmed "John Lennons" will look fantastic on you. Avoid sharp angular rims, especially squares, and aim for a more curvilinear feel with narrow ovals or circular lenses. Frames that reach the edge of your face or a little beyond, like sporty wrap styles, will de-emphasize a large jaw line. Also choose frames that have more width than height, a high nose bridge and darker lenses

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