The Perfect Sunglasses for Round Face Shapes

There’s no question that we all want to accentuate our best features. While your face structure is pretty permanent, you can give the illusion of a different face shape with certain makeup techniques, a new hairstyle, or even sunglasses. 

Determining your face shape is the first step to finding the perfect pair of sunnies, especially when you can’t try before you buy! Use the guide below to discover your face shape and also find the best shades to suit a round face.

How Do You Know You Have a Round Face Shape?

When we talk about face shape, we’re usually referring to one of the following:

1. Oval Face Shapes
2. Square Face Shapes
3. Heart Face Shapes
4. Diamond Face Shapes
5. Round Face Shapes

Round face shapes are generally characterized by symmetry, a broad forehead, and a wide jawline. The chin appears softer, and the jawline is curved rather than angled. Cheekbones on a round face are often full and prominent.

A round face may also appear to be shorter. This shortened length is an illusion, though, because the height and width of the face are nearly equal.

Square vs. Round Face Shape

The best way to identify round vs. square faces is to look at the shape of the jawline. A round face features a softer, curved jawline, while square faces have more straight, prominent jawlines.

Oval vs. Round Face Shape

Round faces are unique in that their lengths and widths are about equal. Oval face shapes, on the other hand, tend to be longer than they are wide.

Diamond vs. Round Face Shape

While round faces tend to be widest at the cheeks, diamond face shapes are widest at the temples. Another big difference is that diamond faces feature angular instead of round foreheads and jawlines.

Heart vs. Round Face Shape

If round face shapes look like circles, heart face shapes look like upside-down triangles. Heart face shapes also feature wide foreheads and narrower jaws. Compare that to round face shapes, which have equally wide foreheads and jawlines.  

Celebrities with Round Faces

Compare your face shape to the celebrities below to see if you have a round face shape!

Female Celebrities with Round Face Shapes

• Chrissy Teigen
• Ginnifer Goodwin
• Mila Kunis
• Emma Stone
• Olivia Munn
• Tatyana Ali
• Lupita N’Yongo
• Selena Gomez

 

Male Celebrities with Round Face Shapes

• Kanye West
• Leonardo DiCaprio
• George Lopez
• Elijah Wood
• Sebastian Stan
• Eric Dane
• Giacomo Gianniotti
• Jack Black

What are the Best Sunglass Shapes for Round Faces?

While our bone structure is genetically chosen for us, there are many ways you can alter the look of your face shape without undergoing plastic surgery. One way to do this is with sunglasses! Not all styles will suit round faces.

Best Sunglasses for a Round Face: Square or Rectangular Sunglasses

The general rule of thumb when it comes to choosing the best sunglasses for your face shape: opposites attract. So, experts recommend selecting frames that contrast the shape of your face. For round faces, experts say to pick more angular frames such as square, rectangular, or geometric shades. These days you can find frames in hexagonal, octagonal, and trapezoidal styles. 

Choosing a more blunt frame style will balance the soft features of your face in order to tone down round edges.

Worst Sunglasses for a Round Face: Round Frames

Oval and round frames will emphasize the roundness of your face by accentuating the soft curves of your jawline. Butterfly-shaped frames should also be on your list to avoid if you have a round face. These sunglasses feature rounded edges, a slightly curved upper-outer corner, and longer outer than inner edges. Butterfly frames usually come in oversized options, too.

Are Square Sunglasses in Style in 2024?

Sunglasses have been around in some form or fashion for a fairly long time. But, modern sunglass shapes didn’t start showing up until the 1940s. Before that, sunglasses were usually round. Thanks to material developments in the midcentury, we started to see a change in sunglass shapes.

The History of Square Sunglasses

In the 1940s and 1950s, sunglasses designs began shifting due to the rise of plastics. The minimalist round wire-frame style of sunglasses were out - instead, consumers wanted bolder colors and unique shapes, which paved the way for square frames.

In the 1960s, square sunglasses gained traction among celebrities like Bob Dylan and Francoise Hardy. After fading out, they surged back in the 1980s with a more masculine twist, and later transitioned to smaller, minimalist rectangular frames in the 1990s. Celebrities and models popularized the minimalist rectangular frames that have come back in fashion today.

2024 Square Sunglasses Trends

Square sunglasses have had their moments over the past two decades. They started big and flashy before aviators stole the show again in the 2010s. Then, inspired by the '80s, shield sunglasses made a comeback.

They've been a hit almost every decade since they debuted, and the 2020s are no exception. Square shades are the go-to this season, especially for guys. Think small, rectangular frames reminiscent of the '90s. Shields are back too, giving off early 2000s vibe that is perfect for workouts or when you want that sporty look.

Mid-century-inspired oversized square sunglasses are also trending this year. If you’re more of a minimalist and prefer classic styles, don’t worry because aviators are yet another square sunglass trend for 2024.

Like mens’ styles, women’s sunglass trends are taking inspiration from previous decades. 80s-style Aviators, 90’s-inspired rectangular shades, and shield sunglasses that were taken straight out of earlier fashion forward decades.

Bold, chunky frames are also available for women to try in smaller sizes. If you tend to reach for oversized sunnies, try something new with the rimless oversized look that’s popular on and off the runway.

The Best Square Sunglasses Styles for Round Faces

Want to pick up a pair of square sunglasses but think the latest styles are out of your budget?  Think again! Here are affordable yet trendy sunglasses you need to update your wardrobe for 2024.

Best Sunglasses for Men with Round Faces

Wesley

Our men’s Wesley sunglasses are top-rated for a reason. These minimalistic and oh-so-cool shades offer a Wayfarer-style shape and polarized lenses at an affordable price. You can pick up a pair of Wesley shades in all black, Crystal Brown, and Frosted Saguaro Green.

The frames feature a squared-off yet slightly elongated rectangular shape that looks especially good on round face shapes.

Emerson

Our unisex Emerson sunglasses are an aviator-style with a twist. These classy shades receive a modern update with acetate instead of wire frames. The slightly curved square shape of these sunglasses suit all face shapes, including round.

Polarized and featuring four cool colorways, Emerson is the perfect addition to your casual wardrobe. Throw them on with double denim or a baseball cap for all your weekend outings.

Best Sunglasses for Women with Round Faces

Madison

Our Madison sunglasses offer a luxury look for less. These square shades with slightly flicked upper outer edges are an excellent complement to round face shapes. Oversized and polarized, Madison will also keep your eyes protected in style. 

The acetate frames with reinforced stainless steel arms look great with elegant suits and elevated loungewear. 

Sedona

Our women’s Sedona sunglasses are a modern version of the classic cat-eye style. These sunglasses are meant for women who prefer a trendy look, coming in shades like all Black and Canyon Sunset for a bold style upgrade.

Sedona comes to a squared taper at the top. This, along with the squared-off bottom rim, can help elongate a round face shape and add curves to your jawline. 

If you have a round face shape, square sunglasses will tone it down while aviators and Wayfarers will amp up your angles. Make sure to check out all of our sunglasses for square pairs, round or oval styles, and everything in between!