Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
The right sunglasses balance your face. Find your face shape, see which frames suit it, and compare Corlin frames for round, oval, square, heart-shaped, long and diamond faces.
Which sunglasses suit my face shape?
Choose a frame that contrasts with your face. Round faces suit square and rectangular frames, square faces suit round and oval frames, and oval faces suit almost any shape. Heart-shaped faces suit light, rounded frames, long faces suit deep frames, and diamond faces suit cat-eye and oval frames.
Size matters as much as shape. The frame should be about as wide as the widest part of your face, so it neither looks lost nor overwhelms your features.
How do you find your face shape?
Look in the mirror, or measure with a soft tape, and compare these four points:
Corlin frames for every face shape
Here is a frame for each face shape, from angular squares for round faces to deep frames for long faces.
Frames by face shape
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Alex Black BlackSquare, for round faces1 299 SEK
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Jean Tortoise BrownRectangle, for round faces1 499 SEK
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Todd Black BlackRound, for square faces1 299 SEK
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Carpi Tortoise BrownOval, for square faces1 299 SEK
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Gelo Black BlackOversized aviator, for oval faces1 299 SEK
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Rey Black BlackDeep cat-eye, for long faces1 499 SEK
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Lana Tortoise BrownOversized square, for long faces1 499 SEK
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Alba Tortoise BrownCat-eye, for diamond faces1 499 SEK
Face shapes and the frames that suit them
Use the table to match your face shape with the frames that balance it:
| Face shape | How to recognize it | Frames that suit | Try |
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| Round | Width and length about equal, soft jaw and full cheeks | Square, rectangular | Alex, Jean, Lou |
| Oval | Longer than wide, with a gently rounded jaw | Almost any shape | Gelo, Selma, Rey |
| Square | Strong, angular jaw, forehead and jaw about as wide | Round, oval | Todd, Carpi, Selma |
| Heart | Wide forehead, narrower chin | Light, rounded frames | Selma, Louis, Todd |
| Long | Clearly longer than wide, straight cheeks | Deep, oversized frames | Rey, Lana, Gelo |
| Diamond | Wide cheekbones, narrower forehead and jaw | Cat-eye, oval | Alba, Ana, Louis |
Sunglasses for round faces
A round face has soft lines and is about as long as it is wide. Angular frames, such as square and rectangular shapes, add structure and make the face look longer. Alex, Jean and Lou are good places to start.
Our guide to sunglasses for round faces goes through it in detail. Browse square and rectangle sunglasses.
Sunglasses for oval faces
An oval face is balanced and slightly longer than it is wide, so it suits almost any frame. That makes it easy to try bolder shapes, such as an oversized aviator like Gelo or a deep cat-eye like Rey.
Our guide to sunglasses for oval faces goes through it in detail. Keep the size in proportion: the frame should be about as wide as the widest part of your face. Browse oversized sunglasses or oval sunglasses.
Sunglasses for square faces
A square face has a strong jaw and a forehead about as wide as the jaw. Round and oval frames soften the angles and balance the lines. Todd, Carpi and Selma all work well.
Our guide to sunglasses for square faces goes through it in detail. Avoid very sharp, boxy frames, which repeat the angles of the face. Browse round and oval sunglasses.
Sunglasses for heart-shaped faces
A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead and narrows toward the chin. Light, rounded frames balance the top of the face without adding weight to it. Slim ovals such as Selma and Louis, and round frames such as Todd, are good choices.
Our guide to sunglasses for heart-shaped faces goes through it in detail. Heavy brow lines and wide, top-heavy frames make the forehead look wider. Browse slim sunglasses.
Sunglasses for long faces
A long face is clearly longer than it is wide. Deep frames cover more of the face and make it look shorter and wider. Rey, which is 42 mm deep, Lana, with a 59 mm lens, and Gelo all suit a long face.
Our guide to sunglasses for long faces compares lens depth on all of them. Small, shallow frames can make a long face look longer. Browse oversized sunglasses.
Sunglasses for diamond faces
A diamond face is widest at the cheekbones, with a narrower forehead and jaw. Cat-eye and oval frames add width at the top and soften the cheekbones. Alba, Ana and Louis work well.
Our guide to sunglasses for diamond faces goes through it in detail. Browse cat-eye sunglasses and oval sunglasses.
Does the size of the frame matter?
Yes, as much as the shape. A frame that is too small can look lost on a wide face, and a frame that is too large can overwhelm a small one. Compare the lens width and depth with a pair that already fits you. Our sunglasses buying guide explains what the numbers mean. We also have guides to sunglasses for small faces and sunglasses for big heads.
Questions about sunglasses and face shapes
How do I know my face shape?
Measure your forehead, cheekbones, jawline and face length, then compare. If width and length are about equal with soft lines, your face is round. If the jaw is strong and angular, it is square. If the face is clearly longer than wide, it is long or oval.
What sunglasses suit a round face?
Square and rectangular frames suit a round face best, because the angles add structure. Alex, Jean and Lou are good examples.
What sunglasses suit an oval face?
Almost any shape suits an oval face, because it is already balanced. Keep the frame about as wide as your face.
What sunglasses suit a square face?
Round and oval frames suit a square face best, because they soften the angles of the jaw. Todd, Carpi and Selma are good examples.
What sunglasses suit a heart-shaped face?
Light, rounded frames suit a heart-shaped face, because they balance a wider forehead without adding weight to it. Slim ovals and round frames work well.
What sunglasses suit a long face?
Deep, oversized frames suit a long face, because they cover more of it and make it look shorter. Rey, Lana and Gelo are good examples.
Can I return sunglasses from Corlin?
Yes. Shipping is free, and you have 30 days to return sunglasses from Corlin, so you can order two shapes and compare them at home.