Sunglasses for Oval Faces

Good news if your face is oval: it is the most versatile face shape there is. Balanced proportions and a gently rounded jaw mean almost every frame works. The styles that work hardest for you are square and rectangular frames that add definition, classic aviators, and bold wayfarer shapes. Below is our hand-picked lineup of wood and bamboo sunglasses that flatter oval faces, every pair with polarized UV400 lenses and a lifetime warranty, designed in San Diego.

How to Tell if You Have an Oval Face

Your face is a little longer than it is wide. Your forehead is slightly wider than your chin. Your jawline is soft, not sharp. If that sounds like you, you are oval, and nearly every pair below will sit right at home on your face.

What Sunglasses Look Best on an Oval Face

Square and rectangular frames like the Santa Monica and Half Moon Bay add structure and contrast to soft features. Round frames like the Joshua Tree bring a relaxed, vintage feel that oval faces can pull off better than anyone. The one thing to watch: keep the frame width close to your face width. Oversized works, but frames that swallow your face throw off the balance that makes oval work so well.

Oval Face Sunglasses FAQs

What kind of sunglasses look good on an oval face shape?

Almost everything. Square, rectangular, aviator, wayfarer, and round frames all work on oval faces. Angular frames add definition to soft features, which is why square styles are the most popular pick.

What should oval faces avoid in sunglasses?

Very little. The main thing to avoid is frames that are much wider than your face, which can throw off your natural proportions. Keep the frame close to your face width and you cannot really miss.

Can oval faces wear round sunglasses?

Yes. Oval faces carry round frames better than most face shapes. A round wood frame like the Joshua Tree adds a vintage touch without making the face look rounder.

Are wood sunglasses good for oval faces?

Very. Wood frames come in the square, round, and classic shapes that flatter oval faces, and the natural grain adds character no plastic frame can match. Every Cali Life Co. pair is polarized UV400 with a lifetime warranty.