Accessories

Follow these simple tricks to find your true eyewear match

By Amelie Langenskiöld

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This is the winning formula for a life-long eyewear love affair

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When building staple wardrobe, many will turn to a white T-shirt, classic blue denim, versatile sneakers. But firmly on the list should also be a timeless pair of sunglasses. While colourful, statement eyewear can be great to add to your rotation, everyone needs a pair that is suitable all year round, in a neutral colour that complements everything else in your wardrobe, crafted of a premium quality that guarantees a long lifecycle.

The key to timelessness, though, is finding the shape that perfectly suits your face. And it's simple to figure out: consider your face in the mirror to evaluate if your forehead, cheeks and jaw form an oval, diamond, square, narrow or heart shape. And with that in mind, scroll down to discover Vogue Scandinavia's definitive guide to the best shades to invest in based on your visage.

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Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffanys, 1961

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Oblong face shape

To complement an oblong face, opt for oversized shades in wider proportions that create the illusion of stronger cheekbones. Think big, powerful shapes preferably in a rectangular shape.


Benjamine oversized square sunglasses

Chloé Eyewear

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Square-frame sunglasses

Gucci

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Aviator metal sunglasses

Bottega Veneta Eyewear

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DiorBobby S2U oversized square acetate sunglasses

Dior Eyewear

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Oval face shape

An oval face usually has balanced features, meaning those with this shape will find that all frames will work with your features. However, something to keep in mind is to focus on width rather than length.


Embellished aviator sunglasses

Versace

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Square-frame sunglasses

Persol

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The Classics sunglasses bone

Toteme

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SL 600 flat-brow sunglasses

Saint Laurent

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Square face shape

It may sound obvious, but the most flattering shape for a square face is sunglasses with rounded corners that will complement and soften your features. Seek out wider proportions, but avoid thin edges where possible.


Earth - Infinite Black

Our Legacy

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Lily-02 round tortoiseshell-acetate sunglasses

Tom Ford Eyewear

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Small browline sunglasses in acetate

Loewe

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Sunglasses 08 Ecru

Chimi Eyewear

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Heart-shaped face

A heart-shaped face might seem difficult to identify, but generally your forehead is wider, and your chin is narrower. While most face shapes are best complemented by a contrast in their eyewear, a heart-shaped face should wear sunglasses with the same features: narrower at the bottom. Therefore, cat-eye sunglasses are your one true match.


Cat-eye acetate sunglasses

Alaïa

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Beatniks cat-eye sunglasses

Velvet Canyon

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Crella cat eye sunglasses

Gentle Monster

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Dora cat-eye frame sunglasses

Linda Farrow

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