Sunglass Tips for People with Diamond Shaped Faces

With the summer months rapidly approaching, the hunt for the perfect pair of sunglasses is underway. Everyone wants to look their best. From clothing to accessories, many people go through painstaking measures to choose only the most flattering pieces. Unfortunately, many people do not give enough consideration to the style of sunglasses they wear; when thinking of what brings out their best features, many people often forget how important sunglasses can be. The wrong frames can mask desirable features, unintentionally spotlight a wide forehead or masculine jaw, or even make a person look older then he/she really is.

So what is the best way to determine what style of shades to select, particularly if you possess bolder, sharper facial features? In particular, if you have a diamond shaped face, you likely have strong, sharp features, which makes this one of the most difficult facial shapes to accommodate.

A diamond facial shape generally has broad, high cheek bones, a horizontally narrow forehead, and a pointy chin. The widest point of the face is at the cheekbones and the temples. In contrast the chin and forehead can appear small, and disproportionate.

If you have a diamond shaped face, when choosing sunglasses the trick is to add symmetry by creating the illusion of a broader chin and forehead. This can be done by drawing the eye to the forehead and jaw. Attention should also be drawn away from the temples. The contours of the face ought to be dampened, particularly for ladies, because the wide temples can make the face look broader than it actually is.

So which frames do this best? For starters, frames that are decorated or have color at the top will tend to draw attention to the forehead. This creates the illusion of a slightly broader forehead, and distracts from the temples.

More subtle designs are extremely effective as well. For example, oval frames add softness to the face, as do frames with slight curves. Square frames can be difficult, but a rounded square shape can create the same effect as an oval frame. As long as the shape is rounded, the softer effects can be achieved.

An additional option to diminish the angles of the face is a style featuring rimless frames. The rimless style is lighter, and therefore helps to softens sharp cheekbones. Another excellent alternative is to choose shades that only have a top rim. This helps to focus the eyes on the forehead, facilitating the illusion of wideness.

Shades that are broader up top and slimmer down below are crucial for people with diamond shaped faces. As mentioned before, the forehead is the most important facial feature to highlight. Aviators can be an excellent choice, because much of the width tends to be toward the top of the frames. Cat-eye sunglasses are also a nice, trendy option that will work well with a diamond face shape. Just like aviators, cat-eye sunglasses are broader up top and slimmer toward the bottom.

In the final analysis, the most important rule to note is to never select sunglasses that are wider than your cheeks. Remember that for the best effect, the sunglasses should completely balance your face.


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