How to Choose Sunglasses for Your Face Shape

Finding the right pair of sunglasses isn't just about following trends — it's about knowing what actually suits you. The right frame can sharpen your features, balance proportions, and make a pair feel like it was made for you. The wrong one just sits there.

Here's a simple guide to help you find your shape, and the Peninsula styles that work best with it.

Round Faces

If your face is roughly as wide as it is long, with soft curves and no sharp angles, you likely have a round face. The goal here is contrast — angular frames add definition that a round face is naturally missing.

Look for: Square or rectangular frames, sharp edges, geometric shapes Avoid: Round or overly curved frames, which can emphasize roundness rather than balance it

Square Faces

Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features — a square face has plenty of natural structure. The aim is to soften those angles slightly without losing the strong bone structure that makes this shape striking.

Look for: Round or oval frames, softer curves Avoid: Boxy or heavily angular frames that double down on sharpness

Oval Faces

Consider yourself lucky — oval is often called the most versatile face shape, since proportions are naturally balanced. Almost any frame shape works, so this is where you can lean into personal style over corrective shopping.

Look for: Honestly, most things. Oversized frames, classic aviators, bold acetate — oval faces can carry it Avoid: Very little to avoid here; just pick what you love

Heart-Shaped Faces

Wider forehead, narrower chin — the goal is to bring visual weight down and balance the proportions, rather than adding more emphasis up top.

Look for: Frames that are wider at the bottom, or rounded/cat-eye styles with detail lower on the frame Avoid: Heavy, statement frames sitting very high on the brow, which can overwhelm the upper face

A Few Rules That Apply to Every Shape

• Frame width should match face width. If your sunglasses are noticeably wider or narrower than your face at the temples, it will look off regardless of shape.
• Eyebrows are a guide, not a rule. Frames that roughly follow (or sit just above) your natural brow line tend to look most flattering.
• Colour matters as much as shape. A classic tortoiseshell or Havana tone works with almost any skin tone; bolder colours are a chance to have fun once you've nailed the shape.

Try Before You Commit

Photos and mirrors only tell you so much — sunglasses genuinely look different in person, in daylight, on your actual face. That's exactly why we offer Try Before You Buy: order your shortlist, try them at home, and only keep (and pay for) the pair that's right for you.

Not sure where to start? Browse the Genoa collection for clean, versatile frames that suit most face shapes, or the Savona collection for something with more character.