Best Sunglasses for a Long or Oblong Face: Adding Width and Balance
Face Shape · Buying Guide
Best Sunglasses for a Long or Oblong Face: Adding Width and Balance
A long or oblong face is noticeably longer than it is wide, so the best sunglasses add width and break up the vertical length. Oversized frames, deep lenses, decorative temples and wrap-around styles all flatter a long face. Narrow or shallow frames tend to make it look longer. Here is how to choose.
In this article
- What sunglasses suit a long face?
- How to tell if you have a long or oblong face
- Shapes that flatter a long face
- Shapes to approach with care
- Frames to try
- Frequently asked questions
What sunglasses suit a long face?
The aim with a long or oblong face is to add width and shorten the sense of length. Frames with more depth, meaning taller lenses, help break the vertical line, and wider or oversized shapes bring balance across the face. Decorative or contrasting temples draw the eye sideways, which also helps. Wrap-around styles work well too, since their curve adds width and coverage. In short, go bold and broad rather than small and narrow.
How to tell if you have a long or oblong face
A long or oblong face is clearly longer than it is wide, with the forehead, cheeks and jaw fairly similar in width and a straight, extended line from top to bottom. The overall impression is length. If you are unsure of your shape, our guide on how to measure your face at home makes it simple, and the complete face shape guide compares every shape.
Shapes that flatter a long face
Oversized frames are your friend, as they fill the face and cut its length. Deep, tall lenses in square or round shapes add height and balance. Wrap-around and sport frames bring width and a bold, contemporary look. Frames with decorative or contrasting temple arms pull the eye across rather than down. Explore the options in our frame shapes glossary and lean toward frames with presence.
Shapes to approach with care
Small, narrow or shallow frames tend to emphasise the length of a long face rather than balance it. Very thin, minimal styles can have the same effect. These are guidelines rather than rules, so wear what you love, but if you want the most balanced result, choose frames with width and depth over delicate ones.
Frames to try
Three in-stock Rawbare frames that add width and balance to a long face, each with 100% UV400 protection.
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