SUNGLASS GUIDE
Sunglasses are an essential part of the summer wardrobe. They protect your eyes on the days when the sun is at its brightest, but they're also a great part of your outfit as a whole. The sunglasses you choose have a big impact on your face, and the features sunglasses offer vary from model to model. In Byflous sunglasses guide you will be instructed on how to choose the right sunglasses for you and your face shape, as well as tips on how to find the best protective sunglasses.
Which sunglasses suit your face?
The square face
The square face is characterised by a wide jawline, broad forehead and prominent facial features.
That's why it's important to balance these strong lines with soft round shapes in your sunglasses. Round and oval sunglasses are ideal, and a thin light frame will give a soft look to your face. If you have the square face shape, you should avoid sunglasses with sharp edges and a square shape.
The oval face
If you have an oval face shape, you're in luck when it comes to choosing sunglasses. This face shape is typically longer, with a narrow jawline and a narrow forehead.
You can go for glasses in a Cateye style, to lift your cheekbones. However, always choose glasses that fit the width of your face to emphasise your narrow facial qualities.
The round face
The round face is characterised by a lack of facial contours, vague cheekbones and a generally short face.
With square glasses and sharp edges, you can balance the soft lines of your face. It's a good idea to choose a thick frame in a darker colour or with a pattern to emphasise the edge of the sunglasses. Avoid perfectly round sunglasses or oval styles, as well as transparent frames.
The heart-shaped face
If you have a heart-shaped face, you will typically have a narrow jawline with a wider forehead and prominent cheekbones. A bottom-heavy model would be ideal here. Go for models that start at the cheekbones, which will make your jawline appear wider - the classic pilot glasses are a good choice here. Avoid sunglasses with emphasis or embellishment at the top of the glasses, as this will make your forehead appear larger.
Polaroid, UV and tinted lenses - What are good sunglasses?
UV-protection
The main function of sunglasses is, of course, to protect the eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays. UV rays damage not only your eyes, but also the skin around your eyes. Exposure to the sun's rays is the typical reason for wrinkles forming around and under the eyes, which is also a relevant thing to have in mind when choosing sunglasses.
Unfortunately, not all sunglasses are equally good at shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays. Therefore, it is important to look at the UV label of the glasses before buying your next pair of sunglasses.
All sunglasses at Byflou.com are labelled UV400, which is one of the highest grades of sun protection. UV400 blocks all forms of UV radiation and is therefore the best choice if you want to protect both your eyes and the skin around them.
Glass and lens color
Sunglasses now come in an infinite palette of colours, and the colour of your sunglasses is ultimately a matter of preference. It could be a colour that matches your skin tone, is particularly popular for the season or matches your wardrobe. But the lenses often also have a unique function, so why not choose a pair that is stylish, flattering and practical.
Polarized glasses is a classic choice for the active sunglass wearer. The lenses have a reflective feature that reflects light and ensures minimal glare in your eyes. Therefore, they are handy when you are on the sea or doing other activities in direct sunlight.
A green or yellow sunglass lens is good if you want to relieve the eyes. They highlight contrasts in your surroundings and maintain a neutral colour balance, so they're good to have in the car when you're out and about.
A grey sunglass lens create a neutral tone to the colours around you, which means they don't give that warm summer glow that dark or brown sunglasses do.
A glass in a pink or light red tone are especially good in shaded environments. Although it seems counterintuitive to wear sunglasses when you're not in direct sunlight, they're great for relieving stress on your eyes when you're out driving or going for a walk in the city.
The classic brown sunglasses lenses are the ones you meet in most models. They create that familiar warm glow to the surroundings and provide a certain anonymity to the eyes that is not present in lighter sunglass lenses. A sunglass lens in brown is also a great alternative to the black colours, as they give a softer look to your face, where black lenses can give a very harsh contrast.
The season's most popular sunglasses styles
Trends in sunglasses change, just like everything else in the fashion world. Some choose to invest in one pair of stylish sunglasses, with a classic design that can be worn for many years. Others prefer to have sunglasses for every outfit - preferably in a variety of styles and colours to suit the seaso
The classic stylish glasses
If you recognize yourself in the first statement, you should clearly choose a stylish classic. A black or transparent frame that matches any wardrobe is ideal. You should go for a frame with a classic shape that naturally fits your face, so you always know you look good when you put on your sunglasses.
Shop the style: A. Kjærbede - Bror | A. Kjærbede - Kaws | A. Kjærbede - Nancy
The 70's style
The nostalgic 70's glasses are back in fashion, both with and without sun protection. An oversized frame with angular shapes, voluminous golden details and graduated lenses in shades of brown is impossible to miss on various runways and social media. The ultra retro design is echoed in several aspects of the fashion scene and may even be a good investment, as this style is regularly trending.
Shop the style: A. Kjærbede - Kaya | A. Kjærbede - Billy | A. Kjærbede - Halo
The sporty sunglasses
Sunglasses with a sporty outdoor design have also found their way to the big fashion platforms. The sports-inspired model comes in many forms, with both the authentic activity sunglasses with polarized lenses but also the more stylish versions, gaining popularity. They add a bold and contrasting look to your everyday outfits, which are hyper fashionable this season.
Shop the style: A. Kjærbede - Jake | A. Kjærbede - Fame
The narrow style
The last sunglasses model you should be looking for is the quite narrow one. Here again you can find many different options from popular brands. Most often available with an oval or rectangular design, the narrow model is often seen with wide and colourful frames, in many ways resembling a more stylish version of the sporty glasses. Also, the popular 00s model, with free-standing coloured lenses and a narrow metal frame has been revived by several major fashion houses.
Shop the style: A. Kjærbede - Winnie | A. Kjærbede - Jean
