Sunglasses for Long Faces
A long face is clearly longer than it is wide. Deep frames with a tall lens cover more of the face and make it look shorter and better balanced. Here are the Corlin frames with the deepest lenses.
Which sunglasses suit a long face?
Choose a deep frame with a tall lens, around 41 mm or more. It covers more of the face vertically and breaks up its length. Oversized squares, aviators and round frames all work.
Avoid small, shallow frames. A slim lens leaves more of the face visible above and below it, which makes a long face look even longer.
Three things to look for
For a long face, these matter most:
Corlin frames for long faces
Eight frames with deep lenses, from oversized squares to round frames.
Deep frames
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Gelo Tortoise BrownAviator, 47 mm deep1 299 SEK
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Lana Tortoise BrownOversized square, 46 mm deep1 499 SEK
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Rey Black BlackCat-eye, 42 mm deep1 499 SEK
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Bernard Black Gradual BlackRounded aviator, 45 mm deep749 SEK
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Monza Tortoise GreenRound, 49 mm deep699 SEK
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Modena Tortoise GreenOversized square, 47 mm deep699 SEK
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Todd Tortoise BrownRound, 42 mm deep1 299 SEK
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Alex Tortoise BrownSquare, 41 mm deep1 299 SEK
How to choose
Start with these three questions:
Lens depth on our frames for long faces
The deeper the lens, the more it shortens a long face. Here are the measurements, deepest first:
| Frame | Lens depth | Lens width | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monza | 49 mm | 54 mm | Round |
| Gelo | 47 mm | 55 mm | Aviator |
| Modena | 47 mm | 54 mm | Oversized square |
| Lana | 46 mm | 59 mm | Oversized square |
| Bernard | 45 mm | 54 mm | Rounded aviator |
| Rey | 42 mm | 49 mm | Cat-eye |
| Todd | 42 mm | 49 mm | Round |
| Alex | 41 mm | 54 mm | Square |
Not sure about your face shape? Our guide to sunglasses for your face shape helps you find it.
Why deep frames suit a long face
A long face has more height than width, often with a long forehead or chin. A deep lens covers more of that height, so the face looks shorter and more balanced.
A frame that is as wide as your face also helps, because it adds width where the face is narrow.
Oversized squares: Lana and Modena
Lana has a 59 mm wide and 46 mm deep lens, the widest lens in our range. Modena is 47 mm deep and 149 mm wide. Both add both width and depth.
Browse oversized sunglasses.
Aviators: Gelo and Bernard
Gelo has a 47 mm deep lens with a crossbar that draws a horizontal line across the face. Bernard is a rounded aviator in bio-acetate with a 45 mm deep lens.
Browse aviator sunglasses.
Round and cat-eye: Monza, Todd and Rey
Monza is our deepest round frame at 49 mm. Todd and Rey are both 42 mm deep and suit a long face that is also narrow.
Browse round and cat-eye sunglasses.
What to avoid
Slim, shallow frames such as narrow ovals and rectangles leave more of the face visible and make it look longer. If you like a slim look, choose one with a strong top line. For other face shapes, see our guides to oval and square faces.
Questions about sunglasses for long faces
What sunglasses suit a long face?
Deep frames with a tall lens, around 41 mm or more, suit a long face best. Oversized squares, aviators and round frames all work.
Which Corlin sunglasses have the deepest lenses?
Monza is 49 mm deep, Gelo and Modena 47 mm, Lana 46 mm and Bernard 45 mm.
Should I avoid any sunglasses with a long face?
Small, shallow frames, because they leave more of the face visible and make it look longer.
Do oversized sunglasses suit a long face?
Yes. Oversized frames such as Lana and Modena add both width and depth, which balances a long face.
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 pairs and compare them at home.