Summer is here, and with it plenty of sunny weather (we hope!). Many of us will be investing in a new pair of sunglasses, but how can you choose a pair that suits the shape of your face?

Whether it's oval, square or round, we asked the experts at Sunglass Hut to reveal the ideal sunglasses for your face shape.

If you have an oval face like Kate Middleton...

What to read next
Nose, Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Facial expression, Style, pinterest

Characteristics: An oval face is typically three parts long to two parts wide, meaning that the width of your face is about one third less than the length. This type of face has no major corners around the hairline or the jawline.

Best sunglasses: Nearly every frame works for you, but rectangle frames are especially good to balance an oval face’s vertical.

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Purple, Personal protective equipment, Violet, Lavender, Transparent material, Vision care, Goggles, pinterest
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Black, Transparent material, aviator sunglass, Goggles, Vision care, Eye glass accessory, pinterest


£164.00, Michael Kors, available from Sunglass Hut. £125.00, Polo Ralph Lauren, available from: Sunglass Hut.


If you have a round face like Kate Winslet...

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Nose, Forehead, Facial expression, Chin, Cheek, Head, Hairstyle, pinterest

Characteristics: Your face is pretty much the same in width as it is in length, with no major corners at the jaw.

Best sunglasses: Go for a slightly angular or rectangular frame that evens out the smoothness of the facial structure.


Eyewear, Vision care, Glasses, Product, Brown, Yellow, Photograph, Khaki, Amber, Glass, pinterest
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Transparent material, Vision care, Eye glass accessory, Goggles, Material property, aviator sunglass, pinterest


£143.00, Ray-Ban, available form Ray-Ban.com £210.00, Dolce & Gabbana, available from House of Fraser


MORE: VICTORIA BECKHAM REVEALS WHY SHE ALWAYS WEARS SUNGLASSES

If you have a square face like Demi Moore...

Face, Hair, Headpiece, Eyebrow, Head, Forehead, Hairstyle, Hair accessory, Cheek, Beauty, pinterest

Characteristics: Features including a prominent forehead and a strong jawline distinguish your look.

Best sunglasses: A rounded or oval frame will soften the lines of the face.

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, aviator sunglass, Transparent material, Goggles, Vision care, Eye glass accessory, Material property, pinterest
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Transparent material, aviator sunglass, Goggles, Eye glass accessory, Silver, Vision care, pinterest

£189.00, Versace, available from Sunglass Hut £219.00, Michael Kors, available from Debenhams.com

If you have an oblong or rectangular face like Sarah Jessica Parker...

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Nose, Chin, Hairstyle, Head, Cheek, Lip, Forehead, pinterest

Characteristics: These type of faces are very similar to the square faces, but longer.

Best sunglasses: Ideally, the frames should be rounded, and an chose an over-sized look for can shorten your long face.


Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Transparent material, aviator sunglass, Eye glass accessory, Goggles, Material property, Vision care, pinterest
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Transparent material, Personal protective equipment, Goggles, Brown, Eye glass accessory, aviator sunglass, Material property, pinterest

£143.00, Ray-Ban, available from Ray-Ban.com £283.00, Tiffany &Co., available from Sunglass hut

MORE: DON’T FORGET YOUR SUNGLASSES! THEY COULD REDUCE YOUR SKIN CANCER RISK

If you have a heart-shaped face like Reese Witherspoon...

Face, Hair, Eyebrow, Nose, Lip, Chin, Cheek, Skin, Facial expression, Forehead, pinterest

Characteristics: A heart shape face typically means that you have high, wide-set cheekbones tapering to a narrow chin.

Best sunglasses: To balance out the narrow chin, oval or round frames will suit this face shape best.

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Transparent material, aviator sunglass, Brown, Goggles, Beige, Eye glass accessory, pinterest
Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Personal protective equipment, Transparent material, Goggles, Brown, Eye glass accessory, Vision care, Material property, pinterest


£135.00, Emporio Armani, available from John Lewis £194.00, Burberry, available from John Lewis


OTHER TIPS

Do you have a fair complexion? Then opt for the warm tones of tortoise: they will enhance your features better than black.

Do you have fair skin, but prefer a metal frame? Then choose golden tones.

If you prefer oversize models, make sure that they aren’t too wide for your face. Glasses should rest perfectly on the bridge of the nose: acetate models can’t be fitted to your nose type, so if a model does not suit your features, choose a metal or rimless frame with adjustable nose pads.

MORE: ​THIS IS HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD BE WEARING SUNGLASSES

Images: Sunglass Hut.

Like this? Subscribe to the Good Housekeeping newsletter.