21 Classic Sunglasses for Every Face Shape

WAYFARERS

Our Top Pick: Ray-ban created this iconic shape. They flatter all face shapes, can be shared amongst couples, and are basic in the best way possible. 

WAYFARERS

The Budget Buy: Never forget to peruse Amazon when looking for fashion staples. The wood detailing on this pair adds interest to a simple style. 

WAYFARERS

The Worth-It Splurge: Celine sunglasses maintain the magical quality of being simultaneously timeless and chic. The lines on this pair of subtly angle upwards, making your cheekbones pop.  

AVIATORS

Our Top Pick: We and 673 five-star reviews agree that Quay makes some of the best aviators. 

AVIATORS

The Budget Buy: Amazon Prime for the win, again! Brown-tinted lenses do not get enough love—they look great with denim and crisp white button-downs. 

AVIATORS

The Worth-It Splurge: If you’ve found most aviators to be unflattering for your face, try Saint Laurent. They’re a little stockier, which helps accentuate cheek and brow bones. 

CAT-EYE 

Our Top Pick: Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, and fashion insiders alike look amazing in these Le Specs x Adam Selman’s Last Lolita sunnies. The best part is they come in a wide array of colors, including this limited edition pearl pair.  

CAT-EYE 

The Budget Buy: This oversized cat-eye goes out to Breakfast at Tiffany’s fans. No one will know you bought these sunglasses for less than the bagel breakfast Audrey Hepburn ate in the movie.

CAT-EYE 

The Worth-It Splurge: In my humble opinion, tortoise shell cat-eyes are better than black frames. You’ll need to invest in this pricey pair, but we promise you’ll use them daily. 

ROUND SUNGLASSES

Our Top Pick: Madewell is our favorite store for denim, wrap jackets, and now, sunglasses. Their round Fest glasses are like minimalist aviators, which flatter heart-shaped faces best. 

ROUND SUNGLASSES

The Budget Buy: You could waste hours trying on sunnies at Target, but focus on this super affordable pair instead. The frame works well with heart, square, and oval-shaped faces. 

ROUND SUNGLASSES

The Worth-It Splurge: We’ll always rely on Warby Parker for making great frames with a cause. One of their best sellers is the Wave, which received a makeover with metallic blue lenses. 

BUTTERFLY 

Our Top Pick: For that ’70s look, Chloé does it best. Their halo frames are instantly recognizable, and work well for those who want sunglasses to cover half their face. 

BUTTERFLY 

The Budget Buy: Try this Penny Lane-like pair if you have a heart-shaped face. The square-ish frames contrast well with a pointier chin. And with all the money you saved buying this affordable pair, you can afford a shearling coat to go with it. 

BUTTERFLY 

The Worth-It Splurge: You don’t have to choose between metal frames and acetate, because this pair is the best of both worlds. 

RECTANGULAR

Our Top Pick: Rectangular frames are a ’90s trend, but not nearly as obnoxious as those teeny sunglasses from last year. Geometric sunnies contrast nicely against oval and circle face shapes.  

RECTANGULAR

The Budget Buy: If you’re apprehensive about this trend buy it from Urban Outfitters. They offer this style in four different colors for less than twenty bucks. 

SPORT 

Our Budget Buy:  Sport sunglasses are the trendiest shape in this roundup, but you won’t regret testing the trend out for $16. 

SPORT 

The Worth-It Splurge: This futuristic pair is part Soccer Dad, part Star Trek, and all fun. Disclaimer: you will take a million selfies wearing these.