Find a pair that fits

Fit Tips

Here are some tips when trying on a pair of sunglasses:

• Frames should fit snugly on your nose and ears, but not pinch or rub.
• The weight of sunglasses should be evenly distributed between your ears and nose. Frames should be light enough to avoid excess friction on these contact points.
• Your eyelashes should not contact the frame.

Shopping online? Look for product descriptions that include fit guidelines such as "fits smaller faces" or "fits medium to large faces" for guidance. A few brands offer temples that are adjustable or come in several lengths.

Fit Adjustments

If you choose a metal or wire-core frame, you can usually adjust the fit by carefully bending the frame at the bridge and/or the temples. You may also be able to adjust the nosepieces, by pinching them closer together or farther apart, to rest on your nose more comfortably.

Lens Shape

There are no right or wrong lens shapes, but consider these guidelines:

• Wrap-around lenses block more of the light hitting your eyes from the side. They improve aerodynamics, cutting down on wind that can dry out your eyes, and provide extra protection against rain, sand and other debris.
• Different lens shapes complement the most common face shapes-oval, square, triangular and round:
  • Oval faces look good in just about any shape of lens.
  • Square faces, with their high temples, look good in rounded lenses, which soften contours.
  • Triangular (or heart-shaped) faces look good in lenses that flare out toward the cheeks.
  • Round faces are complemented by square lenses, which lengthen and slim facial lines.