Don't Know Your Face Shape? Here's How to Find Sunglasses

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If you've ever searched for how to pick the best sunglasses for your face, you've probably seen the same old advice over and over about face shapes. The thing is, nobody actually has a heart shaped face or a diamond shaped face or a pear shaped face.
Most people find the "face shape" method for choosing sunglasses very confusing, and not very helpful. So I came up with an alternative (and better) way to figure out what kind of sunglasses will look best on your face.
Don't worry, it has nothing to do with face shapes! All of the sunglasses you see in this video are from Warby Parker (link below). I love using their free home try-on program to test out different types of sunglasses without going to the store.
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[@flaviovms]

this is the best guide i've ever seen.

[@mhtbfecsq1]

look at the first picture and notice how the forehead is actually narrower in the first pic than the second (measure it) as well as the fact that he's smiling in the second picture but looks grumpy in the first and also the second pic has more colour/brightness overall too. The premise is correct about finding the right size and shape for your face though obviously.

[@aha5888]

My face shape is star.

[@rubenfe91]

Stark

[@thealmightykush]

you must be lisa simpson

[@alijaved9654]

Tony Stark🤣👈

[@proffesormeme4495]

Lmao

[@Bistroboys]

Well then, there are star frames u can get at any photo booth.

[@peoplez129]

My face is a 4D cube

[@BrockMcGoff]

+C North haha I feel ya.

[@23shipoopi23]

What is in the fourth dimension

[@MrLeSa95]

That's how i feel like when trying on the glasses

[@isaactrio]

Gtfo out my dimension you inter dimensional interloper

[@markbrown332]

Thats called a Charlie Brown. AKA.....Blockhead

[@jcbarber]

Longtime optician here, and wizard at choosing frames for people... I clicked this video because I thought it was going to be silly, but everything you said is absolutely correct! SPOT ON. Well done, sir. :)

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

Please pick out a pair of sunglasses for my wife . She thinks all sunglasses look bad on her.

[@bijakoskultinar8444]

If you don’t like your nose, get glasses with a delicate bridge. I know this sounds weird because you’d think a thick bridge would hide your nose but it actually puts a lot emphasis on the tip of it. Having a bridge that’s metal and barely visible puts a lot of emphasis on the eyes and makes the nose less prominent. I started to like mine with glasses like that because it gives me a little bit of an edge and just looks cool.

[@susansecorfranco2651]

Finally!! I have to say, this is by far, the best video and explanation on buying the best glasses for your face, EVER! Being a woman, the shape of your face is important, not only in choosing glasses, but jewelry and the most importantly makeup. I'm 34, and I'm still not sure what shape my face is. Thank you so much!

[@ashleyoverton9276]

I work as an optician and I can’t tell you how many times people say they have a “triangular face” and I’m thinking “you have a face face”!! It isn’t going to matter if you pick that frame with rounded edges to balance out your angles if it doesn’t fit! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@FragranceBros]

Easily the best video on sunglasses I've ever seen. Fantastic. Also, my face is stupid. :D

[@BrockMcGoff]

+Fragrance Bros. Hey man, you've got a great face. Don't let anyone ever tell you anything different. 😎

[@itsallgone5077]

The Modest Man Hey Brock, you recommended me Wayfarers. If those don't work, then what else would you recommend? Would you recommend the Ray Ban Justin's? Thanks.

[@robynsmith4164]

Fragrance Bros.: Hey, most people “hate” their faces or other aspects of their body for the silliest reasons... you are not alone! And I guarantee your face is NOT “STUPID”! Lol!😁♥️

[@sashbar]

Well, that's the reason we all wear sunglasses.

[@greywolf1632]

Whoa, what a surprise to find you here man haha

[@robovirtuoso1354]

You're a genius. Totally agree with you that generalisations on "face shape" just don't cut it.

[@Rob954ever]

This dude is absolutely right! He is on point. Once I figured out that the width of my face was what was keeping my from buying the RIGHT pair of sunglasses, I never buy the WRONG pair anymore. My sweet spot is 53 to 55 mm width, depending on the style of frames. This guy is money!👍

[@Ikari777]

Best Sunglasses tutorial out there imo Very easy to understand and not solely relying on overly complicated face shapes to confuse everyone! Great job Brock!

[@Mewn-wu1xd]

ayy seems like you found ur sunglasses!

[@jimmynguyen7961]

I got Lasik several years ago and still struggled picking out sunglasses. This guide is exactly what I need. Nice job

[@nikegoon2395]

I got lasik a few days ago and it’s opened up the opportunity to finally wear sunglasses. It’s a whole new world lol

[@DiamondsRexpensive]

@@nikegoon2395 are there no sunglasses for people who have sight issues?

[@nikegoon2395]

@@DiamondsRexpensive anybody can wear sunglasses. But you’re more limited if you need a prescription. Prescription sunglasses are expensive, and I hated doubling sunglasses and my prescription glasses on top of each other bc it was uncomfortable

[@MsLampalampa]

Wow I picked all the wrong ones 😂😂

[@robynsmith4164]

Hey! I am SOOO HAPPY I found your channel! When it comes to picking out sunglasses (and now glasses for reading/driving), I have always had the HARDEST time! I L♥️VE the formula you shared with us. I am measuring my face in the morning because I need to head back to my Ophthalmologist THIS WEEK to get a new pair of glasses and also prescription sunglasses. Nothing ever seems to look right on me! I have had a round face with “chubby cheeks”, since I was a baby... I’m now 42 years old and the chubby cheeks has, by the grace of God, kept me looking around 28-30 years old! I have ALWAYS worn sunglasses so that may have helped me avoid crows feet along with a high SPF facial moisturizer I have worn since I was about 20 years old! Anyway, I always thought I had to get bigger sunglasses to play down my round face but I have been NEVER SATISFIED with what I buy... even the $450 polarized, prescription sunglasses I wear right now! I’m going to follow your advice and if it really works, I PROMISE I will not only subscribe to your channel but I will forward this to all 400+ of my friends, family and contacts!! Thanks again for making this video! Love from Texas♥️🤠

[@ReesieWorldPeace]

Crazy how we can take something like this, something so simple, for granted... and yet there exist some much reason in how it actually should work. I would always just wing such a shopping experience.

[@vruSHARK]

This man was way ahead of his time, I'm in 2023 and this video is still relevant af, thanks for the info, the "face shape" theory is a problem even in 2023 but I'm glad I found your video.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Appreciate it 🙏

[@johanvanstaden2408]

I’m here in 2024! Ha! I had the same objection to all the weird geometric face shape bs… this makes sense!!

[@cfctech6774]

Thank you for posting this video! I have been having a hard time determining my face shape because I don't seem to fall into any of the predetermined categories. Finally there is a video on the subject that makes sense!

[@davchylp]

probably the only useful video about picking a pair of perfect sunglasses I've seen so far...thanks! :D

[@jab3593]

This is so helpful. The width of the glasses are so important. Thank you! I also love your celebrity sunglasses photos and the throw back to the CA raisens.

[@uptown3636]

6:22 I see what you did there. Magical indeed.

[@med4u1]

The best video for finding the right glasses. According to face shape guide I was convinced that I needed round frames but have always found them to look horrible on me. Because my face height is on the short side they never looked good on me due to the height of the frames which made my face look shorter/smaller.

[@adityandroid]

Great work man.straight to the point no bullshit. After spending an hour on determining my face shape i came across your video. Thank you for explaining it so simply.

[@clorox1676]

I've always struggle to figure out my "face shape" based on the guides online. The information they give doesn't make sense to me but your video totally makes sense!

[@jannepelto8206]

I just ordered new glasses and for the first time I went for the feel and tried a lot of glasses and I ended up with Rayban Erika. They fitted perfectly IMO and they also fit my asymmetrical face. Looks comes second for me but these are glasses that I think would fit many people. Thanks for the guide. =)

[@TheDavidAlexander]

I've watched probably 20 videos about picking glasses and this is the first video where I finally understood - I was able to pick two of three answers on the test!

[@lousimms4766]

This is probably the best tutorial on anything at all, seriously. What a great help. Thank you.

[@guittadabe5214]

What a great guide. Easy to understand, and very objective (uses a lot of numbers), so it's hard to mess up! Fantastic job.

[@benjamindanielsen5204]

I have a bit of an oval face shape and I found that rectangular sunglasses, particularly Navigators (basically squared off Aviators), generally tend to look best on me since they balance out my rounded features.

[@nybiggs]

This is the most straight forward video on sunglasses I've ever seen that just makes sense.

[@kayumochi]

I am not a "modest man" at all but found this useful and I wish I had found it years ago when I was leaving behind contact lenses for stylish eyeglasses. Here is what I discovered on my own: narrow suit lapels and tiny shirt collars (looking at you J Crew) didn't pair with my large head and long face (and bushy hair). Instead, I needed wide lapels and full collars. When I transitioned to eyeglasses kept the same rule of thumb: wide and full. A further discovery that angular eyeglasses didn't pair with my angular face. Today I wear round frames with large lenses, often tortoiseshell. I also found that buying sunglasses and having the lenses replaced with prescription ones with photosensitive lenses gives me a lot more to choose from.

[@angelzerimar2101]

Excellent advice. This is the best and most accurate way to send me to INVEST in a pair of shades or reading glasses without WORRYING if I've made a good decision on my choice purchase. Knowing what to take into account while choosing has empowerment quality, thanks for this tutorial.

[@MingLee1502]

Very informative, useful & PRACTICAL tips. I'm fortunate enough that my family run an optical store so I get to try on different pairs every once in a while and not having to be blindly lead by those confusing articles or vids from mags and internet.

[@Anna_C.P]

Simple, Straight-to-the-Point, Useful Info. Nailed it. Thank you.

[@bleudemac8605]

I was actually looking for sunglasses that fit my face and this helps a lot. Thanks!

[@Nockiz3]

Wow, finally a video that makes sense and that explains the science behind picking a good frame. Great videos, keep it up :)!

[@GabSte1989]

Best guide I've seen, totally agree on the "face shapes" part (triangle shaped, heart shaped, square shape whatever).

[@joeltaylor4821]

Absolutely perfect for the task of choosing glass/sunglasses frames from any store. It worked 100% for me!

[@jilliannmartinez-mccormick6785]

Very straight forward and understandable, love it🙌🏼❤️

[@alimon89]

This is incredibly helpful. The face shape thing drives me NUTS! I will definitely be using this guide when looking for shades or regular glasses in the future.

[@melissayouell8629]

Well done - I work in optics and this is a useful video- of course there are a few more things to consider like - if u need nose pads, side length , lense needs along with pupil distance etc… but this is useful starting guide But I’d always buy from a shop to get the best fit and money well spent

[@NK-nh4vo]

This’s the perfect, no nonsense video I’ve been looking for.👌🏾

[@flamingjellybeans]

Great video! This definitely eliminates a lot of the confusion that comes with the face shape method. This is way more practical.

[@BrockMcGoff]

Agreed. Glad it made sense to you!

[@eldritchweather]

This guide was spot on! Only regret watching so many face shape vids and trying to figure it out ☺

[@BOOBERFRAGGLELOVER]

This is sooo much more helpful to me the trying to find my "face shape". I am so glad I found this video! Thank you for this video!

[@Siberius-]

This is a damn good video... Haven't seen this way of going about it before, but it's far more of a common-sense approach, and more intuitive, but put into words. Cool stuff.

[@peterakr]

OMG! Im so relieved I don't have to figure out if my face is heart or triangular!!

[@imperators1012]

You and I have the same facial Dimensions and I have never watch videos on how to wear glasses but I found out this on my own. Great video I wish I knew this 4 years ago.

[@Nonrefutal]

best video i've ever seen regarding this topic! thank youi!

[@21hustlin43]

I picked the No. 4 for you, then you applied your 'theory'. (I got sad).........but then you came up with you favorite glasses pic, and I was pleased!! I'm a happy man now. Subbed! :DD

[@rohankadam8577]

I just ordered ray ban and I'm happy to see that I chose the rite sunglasses. Great video 👍

[@gerardflorentin7623]

Finally somebody make absolutely sense, great video buddy. I have a huge round face kinda like Cee Lo and normally is hard to find cool eyeframe and sunglasses for big faces, it is like the market punish us for being big like what happen with clothes and heavy people.

[@KatsapyNeLiudy]

wow, a really fresh look at the subject, very helpful! And I picked the exact glasses that you did in the quiz, sooo satisfying)

[@ChemicalViruS004]

I love this explanation. I always had a hard time not only cuz my face is very tiny (frame from 125 to 130 mostly always found in kids section so not much glasses with an adult look alike) also because I had no idea which one I should choose that didn't made me look weird. After I discovered a pair of glasses that actually looked good and fitted I learned that those 3 measurements on the temple piece could actually help to look for further glasses or sunglasses but then again I wasn't sure about the model I should choose... I mean like you said a face is a face not an inverted trapezoid 😂 so you see hwp hard was for me to understand those charts haha. Thanks a lot this helped me millions

[@Man_City_We_Fight_Till_The_end]

wow, I did not see this coming. saw so many videos that focus on shapes...while this one focus on the rule of "Seinfeld" = if everything you get told is wrong the opposite must be right (: you definitely got my applause.

[@tylerdurdenz09]

Excellent video guide, genuinely useful info - thanks! [saved to my LPT playlist]

[@gothamjetskier776]

By far the clearest explanation on the entire web on this topic. You help so many...thank you kindly Sir.

[@brianfederico5854]

I've never verbally thanked somebody for their KZbin video before. But at the end of this I just blurted out "thank you dude!!" I had almost given up on sunglasses until I saw this video

[@dianrobertson2185]

This is a much better way of finding glasses compared to the "face shape" nonsense

[@libertyworker5886]

@Kompa Tevez no😐

[@jukijunk]

Omg thanyou this helped so much! Not looking for sun glasses, just regular eye glasses, but this advice works the same.

[@ismanhadhiqodri3546]

This is what i've been looking for. Your video enlighten my mind. Good work

[@ilhano.7831]

very well explained, good job 🖒👏

[@SonicDeeHedgehog]

"Pick out the sunglasses that look best on me." *Pause video* *Picks out 3 best* *Unpause video* *My 3 best are eliminated first*

[@apurvasharma2370]

Brilliant brilliant video ...to the point and easy to understand and the information is BANG ON!! Thank god I saw this before pulling the trigger on some fancy Tom Fords which wouldn’t end up suiting me ...thank you !!!

[@maynarddd]

Thanks for creating such a concise and helpful guide on this topic.

[@astroblaster56]

All this doesn't matter when I'm in the sun enjoying a beer 🍻 I like anonymity that sunglasses bring. Less chance of people looking at you, kinda a secure feeling. Very comforting. Personally I like the clubmaster style, I have a narrow but long face. The lens hits the edge of my face perfectly. Very reassuring feeling. Money well spent.

[@ajgs97]

Finally, something that makes sense. Thank you!

[@mwana1114]

I'm going to try and use this to help me pick prescription sunglasses. Thank you.

[@mannystyles9874]

Awesome information, thank you as always!!!

[@isaacmendez5]

I choose good pairs for you in the quiz now I have and idea for me! THANKS MATE

[@huanquatro]

This is a great guide even for regular glasses

[@David-vo1rl]

Super cool video, very informative! Thank you.

[@marks.3798]

The best explanation ever!!!! Was driving myself crazy trying to figure all this out and ran into your vid.

[@Cesiaj]

WELL. you learn something new everyday. because of those stupid face-shape tips, sunglasses became the accessory i hated the most. i've only ever owned 2 pairs in my adult life (which were so painstakingly selected by my shopping buddies from years ago) because i cannot for the life of me figure out my face shape. and then finding out that there's actually a measurable way to select sunglasses all this time?! mind blown. thanks for this helpful video!

[@augusto7681]

In fact his description match with the famous names as triangle, heart, square shapes.... He just use different words. Short lengh with soft lines is round shape. Proportional lenght and wide with hard lines is square and etc.

[@veronicajordan5678]

I agree let stop with all the weirdness about face shapes. Good video I enjoyed it.

[@vladimirkozyrev3617]

Hands down the best video on the topic. Thank you, Mr. Modest Man!

[@MrFulan0]

This is the best advice/guide video on sunglasses, thanks.

[@sparkofcuriousity]

It's odd, maybe it's just me but i actually think he looks good with either sunglasses. Maybe it's just because of how he looks and he can pull it off or maybe this just isn't as a big of a deal as it's made out to be. I personally enjoy wearing a lot of different sunglasses from classic aviator to a more sportish kind and all kinds in between and i love how i look in all of them. There are some i would never buy and wear but for the most part i feel i look great in a wide variety. So my advice to men in general or women for that matter is, the content of this video is great (much better than most i've seen in other places) as a general rule of advice, but do not stress that much about it, don't be overly self-aware about it. Go to a shop try a few that you like and wear them with confidence in from of a mirror, smile a bit while you try them on (that helps with you feeling better about yourself while wearing them and breaks a bit of the stress of being overly self-aware or lacking in confidence) and be fair with yourself, don't be overly judgmental with yourself. The most important thing is that you feel great and comfortable while wearing them because you will probably be wearing them a lot. Since i own several i also try to choose the one i'll be wearing accordingly to the clothes and style i'll be sporting that moment and also to less extent the environment i'll be in while wearing them. These are just my two cents and i hope they can prove useful to someone that eventually reads them.

[@BrockMcGoff]

+Paulo Branco I think this is solid advice. Thanks for sharing!

[@AmitSharma-cg7qr]

Symmetry what our humam brain is wired to search. Well researched video, great content. Subbed!!

[@WinchesterBoyy]

timeless video i always consider it as a reference when i need a new pairs , thank you 👐

[@ThaRuralJuror]

Thanks so much for this info! I recently purchased some Ray-Ban Wayfarers which to me is a classic and trendy look but they oddly weren’t working for me and this video has cleared up that mystery

[@josephlandingjr.4927]

You sound exactly like Shikamaru from Naruto. Mind saying "What a drag." on your next video?

[@mkazmi]

hoooly thats hella accurate

[@areallyboredguy5825]

Dub Pleab

[@HUMANDR7B8A]

He's probably the one... He's good at math

[@Tiandesta]

Lol

[@dave-cw8wv]

2:29 Man if I were you I'd just embrace that Frozone aesthetic you know

[@damodaraomalley3974]

thank you man! simple straightforward, where has this video been my whole life???

[@Onlyhuman1972]

Hay, I picked two of the four.. Thank you for the informative video. I'm buying mine today God-willing.

[@amoizing]

Thank you! All these "face shape" videos are so useless!

[@HolyTrinity458]

I'll be honest I speciality retail at Sunglass Hut, literally my whole existance is to find the right looking sunglasses for peoples faces. This video is amazing and true, and I'll be honest, while I love sunglasses the most infurating thing is when people dont belive me about how your face and the sunglasses really do matter and change your whole look and style. Thank you for this informative video and hopefully people start beliving that the person who was trained to do this, knows what they are talking about!

[@franciscofuentes8916]

I wish all the sellers at that store were trying to be actually helpful

[@rathanbora5817]

Helped alot. Really the best video on sun glasses.

[@jsjsarah1392]

Great!! Got tired searching for the perfect pair of glasses and trying to find my face shape. This video is really helpful. Thank you.

[@christian3583]

The LITERAL BEST guide for choosing sunglasses on the WHOLE INTERNETTTTTTT

[@olhatrotska679]

this is the 1st realy useful guide on how to choose glasses my applause =))

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks!

[@mathieugrenier27]

That guide was a lot better than what I expected it to be ! Good job. You really put some thoughts on this topic. I feel like I understand what to look for now

[@BrockMcGoff]

Glad it helped!

[@kristielektra]

the best video guide about sunglasses! thank you!

[@LaiPt]

Sharp faces, soft glasses.... soft faces. Sharp glasses. Damn that’s so true!

[@morphos2]

I like "The Modest Man" logo. Cool!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Thanks! Had a great designer.

[@FlamingGuitar123]

Goddamn this is the best. I’m someone who is looking for something practical, none of these expensive and subjective frames based on face shapes and weird shit. Your guide lays it out perfectly. If I ever want to break the rules later on and look eccentric, I’ll do that. But for now, I just need something that FITS! Thank you for making this guide

[@mistadopeman]

Great video. I learned a lot. And I eliminated all the options except for 3/4 you picked. So now I think I actually understand. This was very helpful dude.

[@anarosareyes6269]

Great info, My face shape is spiral

[@ryanhinderliter6206]

Thank god. I feel like Ive been looking for this vid for years. I have an oval face how useless it was knowing that

[@pechadeh]

hey! your advice is super! I've been watching many videos with confusing advice about face shape just like you said, and yes your explanation is very simple and very make sense.. thanks is all I have :)

[@BrockMcGoff]

You're very welcome!