The Fitting RoomThe best classic sunglasses that suit most faces
A few frame shapes have stayed in style for decades because they flatter most faces. These four are safe, timeless picks, compared on fit, lenses and price.
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Original Wayfarer
Typical price: around $170
The trapezoid frame that suits oval, round and heart-shaped faces. Comes in several sizes, so check the lens width.
Aviator Classic
Typical price: around $170
Thin metal and teardrop lenses. Light on the face and flattering on square and heart-shaped faces.
PO0649
Typical price: around $300
Made in Italy with Persol's flexible hinge and crystal lenses. A slightly larger, rounded square shape.
Triomphe 01
Typical price: around $480
A bold acetate frame with the gold Triomphe logo on the arms. A luxury pick that still has a classic shape.
How to choose
Contrast your face shape
Angular frames balance round faces. Rounded frames soften square jaws.
Check UV protection
Look for 100% UV or UV400 protection. Dark lenses without it can be worse than none.
Know your size
The first number on the arm of your current glasses is the lens width. Use it to compare sizes online.
Prices change often and vary by retailer, size and colour. Always check the final price on the retailer's site. Comparing it is exactly what The Fitting Room is being built to do for you.
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