What Is My Face Shape? Quiz & Sunglasses Guide

Face Shape Quiz

1. Which description best matches your face overall?

Soft lines, width and length about the same Strong, angular lines Balanced, slightly longer than wide Wider forehead, narrow chin Narrow forehead, wide jawline Noticeably long and narrow

2. How does your jawline look?

3. How does your forehead compare with your jawline?

About the same width, with soft edges About the same width, with straight edges Slightly wider than my jawline Clearly wider than my jawline Narrower than my jawline

4. How does the length of your face compare with its width?

About the same A little longer Much longer

This quiz is a general style guide. Many faces combine features of more than one shape, and personal taste always matters most. Trying frames on in person gives the most reliable result.

Face Shapes and Matching Sunglasses at a Glance

The basic rule is contrast: a frame should balance the most prominent lines of your face.

Face shape	How to recognise it	Frames that suit it	Frames to avoid
Round	Length and width are similar; soft lines and a rounded chin	Angular, rectangular and geometric frames	Small, round frames
Square	Forehead, cheekbones and jaw of similar width; angular jaw	Round, oval and thin metal frames	Sharp-cornered, heavy frames
Oval	Longer than wide; widest at the cheekbones; gently rounded chin	Most styles: aviator, square, oversized	Frames out of proportion with the face
Heart	Wide forehead, narrow and pointed chin	Thin, light frames; aviators; bottom-weighted shapes	Heavy or decorative top lines
Triangle	Narrow forehead, wide jawline	Top-heavy frames, browline and cat-eye styles	Narrow, small frames
Oblong	Clearly long face; forehead, cheekbones and jaw of similar width	Deep, wide and oversized frames	Small, narrow, thin frames

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out my face shape?

Pull your hair back, look in a mirror and compare four measurements: the width of your forehead, the width across your cheekbones, the width of your jawline and the length of your face from hairline to chin. The face shape quiz above walks you through these comparisons.

What sunglasses suit a round face?

Angular, rectangular and geometric frames suit a round face, because they add definition and make the face look longer. Small, round frames are best avoided.

What is the difference between a heart-shaped and a triangle-shaped face?

A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead and a narrow, pointed chin, while a triangle-shaped face has a narrow forehead and a wide jawline. Heart-shaped faces suit thin, light frames; triangle-shaped faces suit top-heavy frames such as browline styles.

What if my face matches more than one shape?

That is very common. Focus on your most prominent feature, such as a strong jaw or a wide forehead, and choose frames that balance it. Trying a few models in person is the easiest way to decide.