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How to choose the right sunglasses and which suits your face shape

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Summer is approaching, and with it many new models of sunglasses. Not every pair of glasses suits every face shape, so we'll tell you what to look for when buying.

Due to the number of models offered, you can quickly get lost when buying glasses, so it is important to know face shape, as this will make the purchase significantly easier. Different face shapes can be distinguished, namely: square, oval, diamond, heart and round. For an easier idea, look at the picture below and compare your face.

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An angular face shape

To the faces that are stronger and angular frames fit best round or oval shapes and narrow frames that soften the jaw line and thereby relax strict facial features. Glasses that are too small will look lost on an angular face. Celebrities with an angular face shape who have a prominent forehead, wide cheeks and chin are Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hailey Bieber.

 

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Heart shaped face

These faces have a small narrow chin, prominent forehead and mouth. You can choose between gentler frames, round, rounded and square shapes. Avoid heart-shaped styles that emphasize the shape of the jawline. You can also choose cat-eye frames that emphasize the soft features of the face. Actress Reese Witherspoon has a distinctive heart-shaped face.

 

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Oval face shape

These faces are characterized by a narrow forehead, gently rounded chin and slightly accentuated cheekbones. They fit that shape almost all shapes and sizes of glasses, ideal for you are oval-shaped glasses - aviator. Singer Beyonce has a characteristic oval face shape.

Round face shape

For faces that are small and rather wide, with full cheeks and a rounded chin, choose a model of glasses that contributes to a slimmer appearance. The most suitable ones are somewhat narrow and elongated shapes. Avoid oversized and rounded frames that match the actual shape of the face too much, which further accentuates the roundness. Singer Selena Gomez has a typical round face shape.

 

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Diamond face shape

They are the most suitable for this type of face square shaped glasses, because they will expand their face. If you also have an elongated face, avoid glasses with small frames. You can also try oval or rimless glasses. Singer Jennifer Lopez has a diamond face shape.

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