Flattering Frames

Jun 07, 2013 10:09AM ● By Style

Product photos courtesy of their respective companies.

THE SHAPE: OVAL

THE SHADES: An oval-shaped face can pull off pretty much any style with its balanced proportions, but wraparound frames can be the best fit. Soft angular frames also play up the shape; just be careful that the frame size is proportional to your face.

Oakley Custom Polarized Radar, $200 at Town Center Bike and Tri, 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills. 916-941-0900, tcbikeandtri.com.

Ray-Ban Wayfarer, $180 at Healthy Eyes Optometry, 4917 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills. 916-941-3800, healthyeyesoptometry.com.

THE SHAPE: HEART

THE SHADES: To accentuate a heart-shaped face, opt for cat-eye sunglasses; aviator frames also help balance the proportions of a heart-shaped face.

ICU Retro Cat Eye Polarized, $21.95 at icueyewear.com.

Michael Kors Aviator, $219 at Precision Eyecare, 118 Main Street, Placerville. 530-622-8300, drmorrill2020.com.

THE SHAPE: ROUND

THE SHADES: Rectangular-shaped sunglasses offset the roundness; oversized sunglasses give your face the illusion of being longer and leaner.

Gucci Large Rectangle Frame with Horsebit Detail on Temples, $391 at El Dorado Hills Eyecare, 899 Embarcadero Drive, Suite 3, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-6631, edheyecare.com.

Oakley Little Black Dress in Dark Plum, $120 at oakley.com.

THE SHAPE: SQUARE

THE SHADES: Round frames add curves to a square face while the rounded edges of cat-eye sunglasses soften the angular planes.

Kayu Cebu in Natural Bamboo, $80 at kayudesign.com.

Oakley Polarized FrogSkins, $140 at Town Center Bike and Tri, 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills. 916-941-0900, tcbikeandtri.com.