The best sungalsses for your face shape: Luxury fashion stylist reveals the outdated and unflattering looks to avoid

Daily Mail​

3 days ago

When it comes to simple accessories that pack a huge fashion punch, sunglasses are the ultimate go-to. One great pair can elevate even the simplest outfit – think Sofia Richie in a white tee, blue jeans and a slicked-back bun – into something worthy of street style snaps.
But while we all love the instant polish they bring, finding a pair that truly flatters your face shape is where things get a little trickier. So we spoke to luxury fashion stylist Oriona Robb, who has plenty of experience helping clients find their new favourite pair.
Robb's advice? 'Finding the right pair of sunglasses isn't just about trends – it's about balance. The goal is to choose frames that complement your features, create harmony, and make you feel effortlessly you.'
The truth is, there's a sunglass shape for everyone, whether your face is round, square, heart-shaped or oval. The key is shopping with knowledge of the basic styles best-suited to your features so you don't get overwhelmed. Below, Robb has selected the best styles for each face shape – plus the unflattering trends worth retiring from your rotation once and for all.
Round face:
A round face shape is characterised by soft, curved lines with equal width and length, and full cheeks with minimal angles. Celebrity examples include Selena Gomez (above), Chrissy Teigen and Mila Kunis.
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For round-faced women, Robb suggests a cat-eye for a look that lifts and elongates the face, perfect for those wanting the appearance of a slimmer facial structure. If you're after a more traditional style, she'd pick a wayfarer: the wide frame balances wide-set cheeks, which creates more harmony between the top and bottom halves of the face.
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'Round faces benefit from structure,' Robb explains. 'Sharp angles help define your features and create contrast. Therefore, avoid oversized circular styles that make your face appear fuller and round frames that echo, and therefore emphasise, your face shape.'
Oval face:
An oval face shape is well-balanced, slightly longer than it is wide, with gently rounded features and a softly tapered jawline. Celebrity examples include Bella Hadid, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian (above).
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'Oval-faced people are lucky,' Robb explains, 'because lots of styles complement their facial structure. My top picks would be aviators or round, metal-rimmed sunnies that are bang-on trend for SS25. Oversized styles are also great if you want to make more of a statement.'
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'Oval faces are naturally balanced, so most styles work,' Robb advises. 'Frames that are too narrow or an ill-suited shade, however, can throw this balance off. Avoid any glasses that are out-of-proportion with your features – and don't pick so large a pair you look cartoonish!'
Square face:
A square face shape features a broad forehead, strong jawline, and straight sides, with width and length in near equal proportion. Celebrity examples include Katie Holmes, Demi Moore and Jennifer Aniston (above).
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'Square-faced women have fantastic jawlines,' says Robb, 'which you want to compliment without overly exaggerating and creating a boxy effect. My top recommendations would be a curved, oval frame which softens angles, as well as classic aviators, which are best suited to square faces.'
To prevent over-exaggerating an angular jaw, Robb suggests against boxy or geometric shapes with heavy, straight lines. Sharp cat-eyes with heavy corners also create a heavy, boxy effect, so if you do like a cat-eye opt for one with rounded edges for a softer finish.
Heart-shaped face:
A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead, with high cheekbones and a narrower, more pointed chin. Celebrity examples include Reese Witherspoon (above), and Scarlett Johansson.
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Robb says the key for people with a heart-shaped face is to look for bottom-heavy frames that draw attention downwards and balance a wider foreheads. 'Round or oval styles work well for this, because they provide a focal point beneath the forehead.'
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When it comes to heart-shaped faces, stay away from top-heavy frames or ones with bold brow lines, as they'll emphasise a broad forehead. You want to balance the narrow chin and soften the width at the top of your face, so a severe cat-eye is also a bad idea.
Rectangle face:
A rectangle face shape is longer than it is wide, with a straight cheek line and a strong, angular jaw and forehead. Celebrity examples include Sarah Jessica-Parker (above), Anne Hathaway and Liz Tyler.
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'When it comes to a rectangular face, you want to shorten the face visually and add some horizontal emphasis,' Robb says. Her suggestion? Oversized or wraparound frames that add width to your face, or frames with decorative temples, that helps break up the length.
The necessary styles to avoid for those with rectangular faces are small, narrow frames that make your face look bigger and longer. You also don't want a style that sits low on the face, as that'll make your face look longer again.'
Diamond Face:
A diamond face shape is defined by high, prominent cheekbones, a narrow forehead, and a pointed chin. Celebrity examples include J-Lo (above), Rihanna and Vanessa Hudgens.
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Robb says that trendy rimless sunglasses are great for those with diamond-shaped faces, and they help soften angular cheekbones. Upswept frames are also a good option, because they highlight the gorgeous high cheekbones diamond-shaped faces have.
'With a diamond-shape face, you want to highlight the cheekbones while softening the edges of the face,' Robb advises. 'That means narrow and angular frames that exaggerate sharp lines are a big no.'