Sunglasses Q&A

What Type of Sunglasses for High Cheekbones?

High cheekbones are one of the main features of the diamond face shape which is categorized by features like a narrow forehead and a strong jaw line. It is a good idea to know your face shape before buying sunglasses as they should highlight your best feature. Sunglasses that don’t suit your face can hide your best features and can unintentionally highlight your problem area such chubby cheeks or a wide forehead.

Which Sunglasses To Buy If You Have A Diamond Shaped Face

For people who have a diamond shaped face, it is important to draw attention to the eyes, forehead, and the chin so that the cheekbones are less noticeable. Make sure that the glasses you choose don’t attract attention to the temples and help you in softening the cuts and angles on your face. It is recommended that you opt for a unique shape and distinctive lines that have a lot of colors on the upper rim so that your forehead looks broader.

Oval Frames

Oval frames should be preferred by people with high cheekbones because they help out in balancing the curves on the face by adding softness to it.

Rimless Sunglasses

Rimless frames are excellent because the style is lighter and helps in hiding harsh features.

CatEye Sunglasses

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Sunglasses that are narrow from the bottom and are wide from the top are great for diamond shaped faces because they draw attention to the forehead.

Aviators

Saint Laurent Classic 11 Aviator Sunglasses

Aviators are great because they are wider from the top and narrow towards the cheekbones area.

Tips for Diamond Shaped Faces

Some of the tips are:

  • If you are a woman then go for cat eyed frames as they look great.
  • If you want colored sunglasses, then go for cream or turquoise ones as they look feminine
  • If you want to balance out your face, go for wrap-around frames
  • Make sure your frame is neat and small
  • Butterfly frames are great, just make sure that the lens is proportionate to the oversized silhouette
  • Metal frames and wayfarers are suitable for both men and women
  • Don’t opt for sunglasses that are wider than the cheeks
  • If you have a diamond shaped face, you should be adding texture to the forehead so that the fullness of your cheekbones gets covered. This can be managed by getting short hair styles and bangs.

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