Men's Guide

Men's Sunglasses
by Face Shape

Most guys grab sunglasses based on whatever looks cool on the shelf — and end up with frames that look off on their face. The reason is almost always face shape. Here's the quick guide to getting it right.

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Best sunglasses by face shape — men

Oval Face

Lucky — you can rock almost anything. Best picks: aviators, wayfarers, square frames, or anything trending right now.

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Square Face

You've got a strong jawline and wide forehead. Soften it up with round, oval, or aviator frames — they balance out those angles.

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Round Face

Add definition with square, rectangle, or wayfarer frames. Angular shapes add structure and make your face look longer and leaner.

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Oblong / Long Face

Break up the length with wide wraparounds, oversized square frames, or browlines. Width is everything here.

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Heart Face

Wide forehead, narrow jaw — balance it with aviators, oval frames, or rimless styles that are wider at the bottom.

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Diamond Face

High, wide cheekbones and a narrow forehead — oval, rimless, or browline frames balance it out perfectly.

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Top men's styles on Amazon — all face shapes

Men's Aviator SunglassesMen's Square SunglassesMen's Wayfarer SunglassesMen's Wraparound SunglassesMen's Browline SunglassesMen's Round Sunglasses

FAQs

It depends on your face shape, but aviators and wayfarers are the most universally flattering — they work on oval, square, heart, and oblong faces. When in doubt, go aviator.
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Aviators and wayfarers consistently dominate US men's sunglasses sales. Sport wraparounds are also massive, especially for outdoor use. Square and browline frames are trending up right now.

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More face shape guides

Oval Round Square Heart Oblong / Long Diamond Triangle