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The Ultimate Sunglasses Size Guide: Frames That Flatter Every Face Shape

The Ultimate Sunglasses Size Guide: Frames That Flatter Every Face Shape

After trying on what feels like an endless number of sunglasses, you’re now engulfed by a sea of them, becoming a tiny dot drifting aimlessly while questioning your entire life. But most tragically, questioning your face shape. 

Before you reach for another pair, we recommend using our handy, dandy sunglasses size guide to streamline your search! Finding sunnies that fit your noggin can enhance your entire life. From comfort to style, they can be a life-changing accessory. Slip ‘em on and BAM, you’re now much cooler and more confident.

If the sea of sunnies still feels daunting and ever-growing, let us be your lighthouse. Our sunglasses size guide will steer you to shore with a flawless pair in hand, perfectly fitted for your face shape and lifestyle.

Why Sunglasses Fit Matters

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Mastering the look-over-the-sunglasses move ain’t easy. But when you’ve got a pair of polarized sunglasses that won’t slip, you basically become a pro overnight. However, slippage could be the least of your worries when the bridges are pinching your face. Let’s avoid bruised egos and faces with our sunglasses size guide that takes the guesswork out, so you can focus on serving looks, not ice packs and dropped balls.

Your frame size can also impact your directional UV protection. If your sunglasses are too small, you may not be getting the full benefits, and vice versa. Proper sizing means you’re fully shielded from harmful UV rays, no matter the angle (now every angle can be your best angle). 

Size can be important when it comes to aesthetics, too. Knowing what frames fit your style and your face can make or break an outfit, so yes, your face shape matters when it comes to putting together an outfit.

How to Determine Your Face Shape

The five main types of face shapes are oval, round, square, heart, and diamond. If you don’t know your face shape, try these tips out:

  1. Use a mirror: Stand in front of a mirror and look straight ahead. Visually identify which of the shapes listed mostly closely aligns with your face. 

  2. Trace a photo: Grab a photo of yourself, preferably one of you facing forward, and trace the outline of your face to identify a definite shape.

  3. Take Some Measurements: Measure key facial details like the width of the forehead, cheekbones, and jawline. Read on for a more detailed explanation!

Best Sunglasses for Each Face Shape

  • Oval Face Shape

    • Characteristics: Rounder features with a slightly curved jawline, balanced proportions with the length of your face from hairline to your chin being longer than the measurement from ear to ear.

    • Best frames: Congrats, you were basically born to wear every frame! For some pointers, though, oversized and geometric frames can enhance your features further.

    • Styles to avoid: To keep your facial harmony, larger frames and narrow frames can throw off your facial balance, so we’d advise steering clear of them. But of course, if you like ‘em, wear ‘em!!!

  • Round Face Shape

    • Characteristics: Soft curves with a rounded jawline, equal face width and height.

    • Best frames: Add some definition to your look with angular sunglasses, or a good pair of square frames, and while you're at it give rectangular frames a shot, too.

    • Styles to avoid: While round or small frames match your face shape, they exaggerate its roundness a tad too much.

  • Square Face Shape

    • Characteristics: Strong jawline, especially in comparison to a round face shapes and includes a broad forehead.

    • Best frames: Mix and match shapes by going with round sunglasses or oval frames. Those two frames, along with some classic aviators, will soften your face’s sharp angles.

    • Styles to avoid: Leave those boxy, square frames off to the side since they usually accentuate harsh lines. If boxy is your jam, though, then keep box-ing on.

  • Heart Face Shape

    • Characteristics: Just like square faces, you have a broad forehead, unlike them, though, you also have a narrow chin and high cheekbones.

    • Best frames: Pick up some cat-eye sunnies, round frames, and bottom-heavy frames to balance your proportions.

    • Styles to avoid: Oversized frames tend to emphasize your forehead width, so we say stick to a more fitted look.

  • Diamond Face Shape

    • Characteristics: You’ve got enviously high cheekbones with an accompanying narrow forehead and jawline.

    • Best frames: Oval frames look great on you, along with rimless shades, and take those cat-eye frames for a spin while you’re at it. All three highlight your cheekbones.

    • Styles to avoid: Narrow frames make the face appear longer, so alas, you might have to sit this '90s trend out. (Not really, you can still rock the heck outta some JNCOs.)

How to Choose the Right Sunglasses Size

Now that you’re familiar with the most common face shapes, let’s get to measuring for more accuracy! (You can find our frame measurement info on our website. Just find your favorite pair, and match ‘em up to your size.)

  1. Measure Your Face Width: Using a ruler, hold it horizontally across your face at eyebrow level. Measure the distance between your temples to determine face width. 

  2. Measure Your Bridge Width: Keep that ruler in hand and measure the space between your two eyes to get your bridge width.

  3. Understand Lens Width: For your frames, the lens width is the horizontal measure of your lens at its widest point. It affects both fit and style. Too wide can look oversized; too narrow may feel tight.

  4. Know Your Bridge Width (Again!): On sunglasses, the bridge width is the small piece between the lenses that sits on your nose. It should align with your measured bridge width for comfort and stability.

  5. Measure Temple Length: Finally, temple length refers to the length of your sunglasses 'arms (i.e., the bit that goes from the edge of the frames to just behind your ear). This impacts how your sunnies stay in place.

Small bridge widths cause unnecessary squeezing, and short temple lengths mean your sunnies won’t make it past your ears without sliding off. Thanks to our sunglasses size guide, you won’t be stuck navigating choppy waters because you’ll be gliding through with ease, leaving those frame frustrations behind!!!

goodr Sunglasses: The Perfect Fit for Every Face

goodr offers a wide range of styles to choose from for any face shape. Like the LFG for small heads and BFG for bigger noggins. Other key features goodr sunglasses offer are lightweight frames and a no-slip grip so your shades stay put. All goodr sunglasses include polarized lenses to reduce light glare and increase visual depth so your vision stays sharp, even from your peripheral. Here are a few of our sunglasses recommendations based on your face shape, so your look is always elite:

  • OVAL: We recommend the MACH G for an oversized fit, and our MOON G for a geometric look.

  • ROUND: Our POP G sunglasses deliver angular frames wrapped in perfection.

  • SQUARE: For classic and timeless, try our OG sunglasses. Want a twist? Say less. RETRO G aviators are taking it back with a modern edge.

  • HEART: Playful cat-eye GLAM G sunnies and bottom-heavy frames like our double-bridge PHG sunglasses for that scholastic look.

  • DIAMOND: You can totally pull off our BOLT G rimless shades AND cat-eye POP G frames.

Final Tips for Finding Your Perfect Pair

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Consider your day-to-day use or event-specific needs for your sunglasses. Whether you're chillin’ like a villain or skiing like an 80's movie ski patrol villain, we make sure to give you options. Offering everything from sporty to casual to fashion-forward trendsetter–all you need to do is pick your perfect pair out!!!

While we certainly hope this sunglasses size guide sets you up for success, don’t let it box you in! These are just tips, and hey, if breaking the rules looks good on you, we fully support the rebellion!!! Just make sure you pick the most comfortable pair for long-term wear potential. Whatever pair you land on, we guarantee full UV protection from UVA and UVB rays! It’s essential that your sunnies also keep your eyes strong and healthy. They might not run miles like you or benchpress like you, but they’re pulling their weight every time you step outside.

Once stranded at sea, you’ve now seen the light, and our sunglasses size guide is the lighthouse guiding you to the perfect fit, full UV protection, and zero slippage. Slowly, the sea becomes ground, and your face is finally anchored with the perfectly fitted sunglasses, all thanks to these tips and tricks.

So make sure you’re taking the steps necessary, like tracing a photo of your face or measuring your face, then shop our full sunglasses collection. Before you know it, the sunglasses of your dreams will be on their way to you!

Start your journey to finding the perfect pair now, or swing by a local retailer near you and try them on in person. Your face will thank you.

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