Yes, we can say now that the the season of white jackets, white jeans and sunglasses has arrived and we don’t have to be afraid to look overly eager to be seen first in these outfits, because the weather and the sun have not provided the necessary condition. But it is all ok now and we can kick it off!

As always the the best shape and style for sunglasses is about visual balance. So, when it comes down to choosing your sunglasses you need to know first what face shape you are and which glasses will complement it best. They should not only complement your face shape but should also represent your personality, life style and what is most fashionable. Today sunglasses have become a must have fashion and many times fashion doesn’t do them best.

The shape of your face will determine the shape of your frame. Remember, the different shapes come in various sizes and the scale of your face must also to be taken into account when choosing the size of your frame. That means your sunglasses size must be in proportion with your face size. This means that smaller sunglasses are better for smaller faces; larger sunglasses for larger faces. The rule here is  not to go with the shape of your face when choosing your best style of sunglasses but to go opposite of your face shape in order to create visual balance.

Oval

It is considered the best face shape as it has the most balanced proportions and can generally pull off any style of glasses. In order to keep its’ even proportions though, you may find that it is best to pick a frame that is as wide as or wider than the broadest part of the face.

Round

Choose a squarish frame shape which has the edges “knocked off” – softly angular, narrow frame or glasses with more width than depth give a more contoured shape. It will lengthen your face and make it appear thinner. Avoid any big round glasses, and keep the width equal to or wider than the broadest part of your face.

Rectangle Select a distinctive, wide, horizontal frame with some weight at the top and bottom and rounded sides or with decoration on the temples to add fullness and width to this narrow face. This is a face that is longer than it is wide and quite often will have a longer nose. To balance this out you may want to try glasses that sit lower on the bridge, which will help to shorten the nose.

Pear Select frames with a broad horizontal line at the top (to give illusion of width at the eye area) and little or no heaviness to the rest of the frame. This will bring balance to the wide jaw-line.

Inverted Triangle To balance this out you may find it advisable to pick glasses that take the attention to the top rim of the frame, perhaps semi-rimless glasses on top and coloured or thicker frame on the bottom. Keep the volume and detail to the lower half and keep it discrete on the upper half.

Heart Select frames which give the illusion of fullness at the cheek area,that bring balance between forehead and chin. To balance this out you may find it advisable to pick glasses that take the attention to the top rim of the frame, perhaps a downswept frame that has outer dominant vertical lines. They will accentuate the breadth in the lower half of your face.

Diamond Opt for frames that give a straight look to the top and bottom, giving the illusion of width. It can also help if you pick light coloured frames or even rimless glasses.

Square Select a frame with not only straight horizontal lines to give the illusion of width, but also a narrow oval shape or anything with rounder, softer edges to give the illusion of roundness.