Finding sunglasses that fit is one challenge. Finding sunglasses that also flatter your face shape is another. Once you’ve solved the fit problem — frames that anchor on a lower nose bridge, clear the cheeks, and stay in place — the next question is: which silhouette works best for you?
This guide covers the two most common face shapes among Studio Yuvara customers: round and oval. For each, we explain what to look for, what to avoid, and which styles from our Heritage Collection we’d recommend.
How to Identify Your Face Shape
The easiest method is the mirror test. Pull your hair back and look straight ahead. Trace the outline of your face on the mirror with a dry-erase marker or lipstick, then step back and look at the shape you’ve drawn.
Alternatively, take a photo from the front in good light and compare it to the descriptions below. You’re looking at the overall width of your forehead, cheekbones and jaw, and the length of your face from hairline to chin.
Round Face Shapes
A round face is roughly as wide as it is long, with soft curves rather than sharp angles. The cheekbones are the widest point, the jaw is rounded, and the forehead is similarly wide. There’s no strong definition between the different zones of the face — everything is soft and even.
For Asian women, round faces are often combined with a flatter facial profile, fuller cheeks, and a lower nose bridge — which means fit matters enormously. A frame that rests on the cheeks won’t just be uncomfortable; it will visually widen the face further.
What to Look For
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Angular or geometric frames: Rectangular and square silhouettes add definition and contrast to soft, rounded features. The clean lines visually elongate the face.
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Cat eye shapes: The upward flick at the outer corners lifts the eye and creates the illusion of a more defined bone structure.
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Frames wider than your face: A slightly wider frame creates the appearance of greater face length by drawing the eye outward.
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Taller lens height: A deeper lens (front to bottom) adds vertical proportion — helpful for faces that are wider than they are long. Just ensure the lower edge still clears your cheeks.
What to Avoid
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Round or oval frames — these echo the face shape and make a round face look rounder.
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Very small frames — they sit in the middle of the face and do nothing to elongate or define it.
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Rimless or very thin frames — they lack the visual weight needed to balance fuller, softer features.
Recommended Styles from the Heritage Collection
For round face shapes, we recommend exploring:
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Newport: A bold cat eye silhouette (65mm lens width) with a strong upward sweep at the corners. Excellent for adding definition and lift. Available in Ink, Coffee, Ruby, and Deep Forest.
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Blackburn: A statement cat eye with a generous lens height (56mm wide, 56mm tall) and a thicker arm. Creates strong contrast against soft features.
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Manly: A structured rectangular frame (66mm wide) that adds angular definition and elongates the face. Lightweight at 35g despite its substantial presence.
- Chatswood: A sleek cat eye (55mm) with clean lines and a refined upward flick. The slightly smaller silhouette works well for round faces that prefer a less dramatic look. Available in Ink and Sesame.
- Hawthorn: Our newest style, with a 14mm nose pad and a 55-17-148 frame. Three colourways — Jade Green, Maple Tortoise polarised, and Warm Caramel — each offering a refined, contemporary take on the cat eye.
Oval Face Shapes
An oval face is longer than it is wide, with the forehead slightly wider than the jaw, and gently rounded edges throughout. It’s considered the most versatile face shape for sunglasses because it has natural balance and proportion.
For Asian women with oval faces, the face is typically balanced but the lower nose bridge and cheekbone structure still require proper Asian Fit proportions. An oval face that’s wearing ill-fitting frames loses its natural elegance quickly.
What to Look For
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Almost any shape works: Oval faces have the proportional balance to carry most silhouettes. The question is more about personal style than correction.
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Classic, clean shapes: Wayfarer, cat eye, oval, and rectangular frames all suit oval faces. Let your personality lead the choice.
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Balanced proportions: Choose a frame width that roughly matches your cheekbone width. Avoid going significantly wider or narrower.
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Frames that preserve the face’s natural length: Avoid very oversized frames that cover too much of the face — they hide rather than complement your proportions.
What to Avoid
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Very narrow, horizontal frames — they can make an already-long face appear longer.
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Heavily geometric or angular frames worn too high on the face — they can break the natural flow of an oval face’s curves.
Recommended Styles from the Heritage Collection
Oval faces have the luxury of real choice. All of the above picks for round faces will work but additionally, you can also try:
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Stirling: A refined wayfarer (52mm) with elegant gold detailing. Perfectly proportioned for oval faces and one of our most versatile everyday styles. Available in Ink Polarised, Ink Fade, Blush Red, and Soft Taupe.
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Chatswood: A sleek cat eye (55mm) with a 12mm nose pad. Elegant and feminine without being dramatic. Our second most popular Heritage style, available in Ink, Midnight/Chocolate Fade, Tea, and Sesame.
- Mosman: A polished cat eye (55mm) with a bold acetate arm and a 12mm nose pad. Sits comfortably on the nose bridge and complements the natural balance of an oval face. Available in Ink, Tortoise Fade, Slate Choc Fade, Taupe Blush Choc.
- Adelaide: A classic cat eye silhouette and our most popular style. The 57mm lens width gives it a confident presence on an oval face, with a refined shape that works equally well dressed up or down. Available in Chocolate.
A Final Note on Fit
Face shape guides are useful starting points, but fit always comes first. A frame that suits your face shape on paper but slides down your nose or rests on your cheeks won’t look good — regardless of silhouette.
All Studio Yuvara frames are designed with Asian facial proportions at the centre. Every style listed above has been physically tested for nose bridge stability, cheek clearance, and head movement before being added to our collection.
Not sure which style is right for you? All orders include free returns within 14 days. Try your favourites at home, in natural light, with your actual outfits — that’s the only way to truly know.