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Fashion 101: How to find sunglasses that best fit your face
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Sunglasses are an accessory that can instantly change any outfit, and in the summertime, they actually serve as more than just an accessory to your look by blocking the sun.
Having at least one or two pairs of shades you can turn to is nearly essential during the summer, but also not to be forgotten on the sunny days of other seasons as well. 
For the sake of simplicity, choose which face shape you think you are most like below (or if you have to, which tow face shapes) and see what kind of frames will suit you best.
The round face shape is going to be face that is basically as wide as it is long.
It really is simple to see if you are a round face, and those that have it usually are somewhat aware that they are a round shape. As for what style looks best on these faces, it is usually going to be a frame that is rectangular and square.
Some examples include these Calvin Klein sunglasses to the right from Macy's. They are $62.
Another pair: these $24 glasses to the left from Urban Outfitters.
If your head is longer than it is wide, you are going to be put in the oval category for simplicity’s sake.
You may technically be more of an inverted triangle, diamond or simply a triangle, but all of these are going to look best with the same kind of frame: pretty much anything! Since your face is longer than wide, you can get away with the really large kind of sunglasses some people like, while others associate negatively with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. But at the same time, you can also look great in more circular frames that other people can’t get away with.
One inexpensive example would be these black frames pictured to the right from Target. They are less than $17.
Another option would be these to the left also from Target. They are less than $15.
If you have a square-shaped face, mostly which can be defined by your chin, you are going to want to go for sunglasses that are round.
Take for example these brown frames to the left from Anthropologie for $28. Or, to the right, these $10 shades from Urban Outfitters, also available in brown.
Just like how the round face looks best with more square shapes added to it, the square face already has a lot of angles to work with and doesn’t necessarily need any more.
Lastly, if you are a heart-shaped face, then you want to go for the aviator-style lenses and the lenses with thin rims. They fit your face perfectly!
For starters, these Marc glasses by Marc Jacobs to the right are a perfect example. They are $98 at Dillard's.
The pair on the left are only $10 from Urban Outfitters. Besides the purple shown here, they also come in white, gold and black.
Using this as a guide, keep in mind that shades are a great way to add an extra touch to your outfit and to protect your face from the sun.
Also remember that just because they are expensive, doesn’t mean they are higher quality and really do block the UV rays; so look for the sticker that says how much they really do prevent against.
If you liked this article, check out the guide to seeing what earrings will flatter you face shape best.
For more info: Visit Urban Outfitters, Dillard's, Target, Macy's, and Anthropologie.
Photo of Paris Hilton and of Amber Rose and Kanye West courtesy of AP Photo and Alan Diaz and Dan Steinberg, respectively.
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