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Find the Right Sunglasses for Your Features

Consider other factors besides face shape when looking for the perfect pair of shades

Find the Right Sunglasses for Your Features
John Kernick
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Large Nose: Balance the nose with oversize frames.
Long Nose: Choose glasses with a low, dark, and straight bridge, to shorten the nose.
Close-Set Eyes: Go for frames with a light or clear bridge, to visually widen the eyes.
Wide-Set Eyes: Pick glasses with a dark bridge or a rimless style. This will make the eyes seem closer together.
Short Forehead: Expand the forehead by wearing glasses with delicate or rimless frames so they blend in.
High Forehead: Shorten the forehead by selecting frames that are even with or slightly higher than the browline.
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