How to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape (2026)
The contrast rule for matching frames to your face shape.
Last updated: October 2026
Choose sunglasses that contrast with your face shape: angular square frames for a round face, oval or pilot frames for a square face, almost anything for an oval face, light metal frames for a heart-shaped face and oversized frames for a long face. Each Adam & Westcott pick below costs $16.99 to $35.99, and all five state UV400 lenses.
In this article
- How do I find my face shape?
- Which frames suit which face shape?
- What sunglasses suit a round face?
- What sunglasses suit a square face?
- What sunglasses suit an oval face?
- What suits a heart-shaped or long face?
- FAQ
How do I find my face shape?
Compare three widths, forehead, cheekbones and jaw, against your face length; two minutes at a mirror is enough.
- Round: about as wide as long, soft jaw.
- Square: forehead, cheekbones and jaw about equal, strong jaw.
- Oval: longer than wide, cheekbones widest.
- Heart: forehead widest, narrowing to the chin.
- Long: clearly longer than wide, sides fairly straight.
Which frames suit which face shape?
Five face shapes, five frame directions, and an Adam & Westcott pick for each between $16.99 and $35.99.
| Face shape | Look for | Adam & Westcott pick | Frame and lens | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Angular square |  UV400 Square Sunglasses |
Polycarbonate, polarized, Category 3 | $34.99 |
| Square | Oval or pilot |  Spring Hinge Sunglasses |
Oval alloy, gradient, about 28.6 g | $24.99 |
| Oval | Most shapes, in proportion |  Classical High Street Sunglasses |
Square acetate, gradient resin | $23.98 |
| Heart | Light metal, pilot |  Alloy Frame Sunglasses |
Alloy pilot, double bridge | $24.99 |
| Long | Oversized, deep lens |  Bold Outdoor Sunglasses |
Oversized, polarized | $21.99 |
What sunglasses suit a round face?
Square or rectangular frames add angles and length; two polarized squares run $16.99 to $34.99.
The 
UV400 Square Sunglasses at $34.99 are the best-selling Adam & Westcott sunglasses over the last 30 days: a balanced square on a lightweight polycarbonate frame with polarized, UV400, Category 3 lenses in five colours. On a budget, the 
Bold Square Sun Shades at $16.99 are an oversized polarized square whose lens blocks 99.9% of UV light. Avoid small round frames, which echo the softness.
A balanced square with polarized, UV400, Category 3 lenses. Black, orange, blue, brown or grey.
What sunglasses suit a square face?
Rounder frames soften a strong jaw; the range has one oval frame at $24.99 and a pilot at $35.99.
The 
Spring Hinge Sunglasses at $24.99 are the only oval frame Adam & Westcott sells: alloy, spring hinges, a gradient tint and a stated weight of about 28.6 g. The 
Gradient Lens Sunglasses at $35.99 are a modern pilot in alloy with a gradient, mirror lens. Skip boxy fronts such as the 
Crystal Acetate Sunglasses, which double up on angles.
What sunglasses suit an oval face?
Almost any frame works on an oval face, so choose by proportion and use; a balanced acetate square costs $23.98.
The 
Classical High Street Sunglasses at $23.98 are a handcrafted acetate square with gold-tone hinges, gradient resin lenses and UV400 protection, in black, blue, brown and light dark. The only rule is proportion: the frame should be roughly as wide as your face and not run far past your temples.
Handcrafted acetate square, gold-tone hinges, gradient resin lenses, UV400.
What suits a heart-shaped or long face?
Light metal frames balance a wide forehead, and oversized frames shorten a long face, both from $21.99 to $24.99.
For a heart-shaped face, the 
Alloy Frame Sunglasses at $24.99 are an alloy pilot with a double bridge and anti-reflective UV400 lenses, and the 
Travel Day Sunglasses at $21.99 are a slim alloy rectangle with a photochromic lens. For a long face, the 
Bold Outdoor Sunglasses at $21.99 are an oversized polarized UV400 frame.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know what sunglasses suit my face?
Match by contrast: angular frames for round faces, rounder or pilot frames for square faces, almost anything for oval faces, and light metal frames for heart-shaped faces. Every Adam & Westcott pick for these costs $16.99 to $35.99.
What sunglasses suit a round face?
Square or rectangular frames, which add angles. The UV400 Square Sunglasses at $34.99 and the oversized Bold Square Sun Shades at $16.99 are both polarized squares.
What sunglasses suit a square face?
Oval, round or pilot frames that soften a strong jaw. The Spring Hinge Sunglasses at $24.99 are the only oval frame in the Adam & Westcott range, in alloy at about 28.6 g.
What sunglasses suit an oval face?
Nearly any shape, kept in proportion to the face. The Classical High Street Sunglasses at $23.98, a square acetate frame with gradient lenses, are a balanced pick.
What sunglasses suit a long face?
Oversized frames with deeper lenses, which shorten the face visually. The Bold Outdoor Sunglasses at $21.99 are an oversized polarized UV400 frame in five colours.
More sunglasses help: the four sunglasses styles, polarized vs non-polarized and what size to buy him, where sunglasses need no size at all.
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