The right pair of sunglasses does more than shade your eyes. It balances your features, frames your face, and quietly completes a look. The simplest way to find frames that suit you is to start with your face shape.
How to find your face shape
Pull your hair back and look straight into a mirror. Notice the widest part of your face and the line of your jaw. Most people fall into one of four shapes: round, oval, square, or heart. The guiding principle is balance. Soft faces are flattered by structure, and strong, angular faces are softened by curves.
Round face
Round faces have soft curves and similar width and length. Angular frames add definition and a sense of length. Look to square sunglasses and cat-eye sunglasses for contrast. Read the full guide on sunglasses for a round face.
Oval face
Oval faces are balanced and versatile, which means nearly every shape works. Oversized and round styles are especially elegant. See sunglasses for an oval face.
Square face
Square faces have a strong jaw and forehead. Curved, lighter frames soften those lines beautifully. Consider round, oval, and rimless styles. See sunglasses for a square face.
Heart-shaped face
Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead and narrow toward the chin. Frames that draw attention downward restore balance. Cat-eye and round shapes are ideal. See sunglasses for a heart-shaped face.
Beyond the shape
Once you have the silhouette, the finish makes it yours. Warm tortoise acetate flatters most complexions, while titanium and gold lend a quieter, more refined presence. Every L'Écurie Paris frame reflects a French design sensibility, considered from every angle.