Oblong & Rectangle Face Characteristics
Oblong and Rectangle shaped faces are the longer face shapes that are visually narrow. The difference between the two is the angularity of the the jaw and chin, with the Oblong being rounded and the Rectangle being more angular.
Glasses Goal
To add width at the temples to shorten the face and create balance.
Good Frame Options
Choose oversized glasses with thicker frames that extend beyond the widest part of the face. Good styles include: Aviators, Wraps, Shields, and Wayfarer frames that are slightly wider than the temples.
Avoid
Frames that are too small or narrow.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s oblong face looks great in these Wrap sunglasses
Hilary Swank’s rectangle face looks great in Wayfarers
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