How to Choose Right Sunglasses to Suit Your Face

Updated on 25 Jun 2009, Published on 25 Jun 2009

Today, it has become quite important to know how to choose the right sunglasses as it has become a style icon or a fashion statement which adds a special signature to our personality. With summer round the corner, sunglasses are considered as one of the most important accessories. It not only protects the eye from the UV rays but also improves our personality and appeal. There are a wide range of sunglasses available from which you can choose. However there are a couple of parameters you must know, as there are a number of designer sunglasses that come in various shapes and sizes, to help you choose the best sunglasses.

It is also equally important to be aware of the types of sunglasses that are available. The most common types of sunglasses are aviator sunglasses, celebrity sunglasses, vintage sunglasses, driving sunglasses, oversize sunglasses and bi-focal sunglasses. Then there are also further classifications such as Men’s glasses, Women’s glasses, Unisex glasses and Kid’s glasses. Following are some of the tips that would help you in choosing the best sunglasses for your personality.

Determine Your Face Shape

Depending on the shape of your face and color, you must choose a frame that is proportionate to your facial type. For instance, small frames looks best to those who have a smaller face and larger frames fit best to those with large face cut. There are several general face shapes. It would be worthwhile to spend some time in trying to determine the shape of your face. Following are some very common face shapes and the type of frames that would suit best:

1) Oval face: This facial type is the most symmetrical and almost any style of frame suits this type of face shape. However, square frames are the best suited.

2) Round Face: Those who have this type of face shape should avoid round frames and go for rectangular frames to make the face look longer.

3) Square Face: For those with square face a round shape or an oval shape will help in softening their facial type.

4) Oblong or Long face: This facial type is quite rare. People with this face type should go for larger plastic frames.

UV Protection

While buying sunglasses, look for the label that says UV protected. Choose sunglasses which provide UV protection. This would be helpful in protecting your eyes from the harmful rays as it can be hazardous to the eyes. UV rays can cause cataracts, eye degeneration and a number of other eye ailments. Golfers are most likely to contract eye ailments as compared to other peoples. Thus it is important to buy a sunglass with UV protection.

Choosing the Color of the Lenses

It must be kept in mind that the color of lenses plays no role in protecting the UV rays however it is essential to choose the color for clarity, depth perception and glare. Most commonly, grey is the color that does not distort or contrast any color. Take the sunglasses into the light and check whether it is comfortable or not. You are putting in your hard earned money into the sunglasses so make sure that you are comfortable wearing it.

Last but not the least, wear it and see how good you look in them. Even if the sunglasses look awesome but don’t suit you then it is not going to be a good buy. While choosing and buying a good pair of sunglasses, you will need to spend a lot of your time so it is a good idea to take a friend along. Look for sunglasses that are light, comfortable and helps you to see with clarity.