Best Sunglasses for Heart Shaped Faces

A heart-shaped face has a wide forehead and prominent cheekbones that taper to a noticeably narrower chin — sometimes described as an inverted triangle. Some heart faces also have a widow's peak, a slight downward point in the hairline that sharpens the silhouette further.

The key characteristics:

• Forehead is the widest measurement on the face

• Cheekbones sit just below and are nearly as wide as the forehead

• Jawline is noticeably narrower than both

• Chin is defined, often slightly pointed

The most common confusion is heart versus oval. An oval face tapers gently at both the forehead and chin, keeping proportions balanced throughout. A heart face is clearly wider at the top — the upper half dominates. Celebrities with heart-shaped faces include Kourtney Kardashian and Chris Hemsworth. Notice how well-chosen frames on them always seem to soften and ground the upper face rather than emphasise it — that's the principle this guide is built around.

Not sure if you have a heart or oval face? See the guide to best sunglasses for oval faces — the two shapes are often confused and the frame recommendations differ.

Before getting into individual styles, these are the frame qualities that consistently work:

• Weight below the brow line: Frames that place visual mass at the lower half of the lens — teardrop shapes, round frames, deeper lenses — add balance where the face is narrowest.

• Narrower across the top: A frame that doesn't extend beyond the cheekbone width avoids reinforcing the already-wide upper face. Semi-rimless styles with a lighter upper edge are particularly effective here.

• Lens depth: Lenses with enough vertical height fill the face proportionally. Very flat lenses leave the lower face visually empty, sharpening the forehead-to-chin contrast.

• Soft or curved shapes: Round, oval, and cat-eye silhouettes introduce softness that counterbalances the angular contrast between a wide forehead and pointed chin.

• Avoid mirroring the upper face: Wide, heavy-topped frames reinforce the upper width rather than redirect the eye.

cat eye sunglasses are one of the most consistently flattering options for heart-shaped faces, and the reason is specific. The upswept outer corners draw the eye diagonally outward and slightly downward from the wide forehead, creating the impression of width at the cheekbones while softening the face's inverted-triangle structure. On a heart face, that diagonal movement is exactly the kind of contrast that creates balance.

For women with a heart-shaped face, a cat-eye is often the single best starting point. The bolder the sweep, the more actively the frame redirects attention — which suits medium-to-large heart faces particularly well. A subtler cat-eye with a gentle flare at the outer edge works just as well for a more understated look, and translates easily for men who want the structural benefit without a fashion-forward silhouette. The key is the upswept tip doing the work — not the overall frame width — so a cat-eye that stays close to the cheekbone line rather than extending beyond it gives you the proportional result without adding bulk across the top of the face.

Round frames work on heart-shaped faces through contrast. The curved, symmetrical silhouette introduces a softness that the face's inverted-triangle structure doesn't naturally have — and when the frame has enough mass and width, that contrast is genuinely flattering rather than just technically correct advice.

The key variable here is size. A very small or delicate round frame — the minimal, barely-there kind — tends to sit in the centre of a heart face without registering as a visual counterpoint, leaving the forehead-to-chin taper more exposed than before. What works is a medium-to-large round with a substantial rim: one with enough presence to anchor the mid-face and draw attention across the cheekbones rather than straight down toward the chin. If you're drawn to round sunglasses, lean toward a frame with presence rather than the minimalist end of the spectrum.

Aviators are more effective on heart-shaped faces than most people expect — especially for men. The teardrop shape is widest at the top, but the lens depth and natural downward flare of the teardrop design place significant visual weight below the cheekbones, where heart faces need it most. The narrow upper portion of the teardrop sits lightly at the brow while the lower lens fills the lower face — which is exactly the direction a heart face benefits from.

A slim, lightweight aviator handles this particularly well. The thin upper bridge keeps the brow line uncluttered, while the deep teardrop lens does the proportional work lower on the face. For men with a heart-shaped face who want a single pair that moves between outdoor and everyday wear without requiring a style decision each time, an aviator in a clean metal finish is one of the most versatile choices in this guide.

Geometric frames occupy a useful middle ground between round and angular — they introduce contrasting shape without committing fully to either softness or structure. For heart-shaped faces, the angular edges create definition across the mid-face while the non-rectangular silhouette avoids the top-heavy quality that a wide, flat rectangular frame would create on a wider forehead.

They work particularly well for people with heart-shaped faces who find round frames too soft for their personal style but want something more distinctive than a classic aviator. A hexagonal or pentagon-shaped frame — the kind where the widest point of the lens falls roughly at the centre rather than across the very top — places visual weight at cheekbone level and draws attention across rather than up the face. The angular shape also reads as intentional and editorial without requiring the upswept tip of a cat-eye.

Oval frames achieve the same proportional balance as round frames but with a slightly more elongated silhouette — and on a heart-shaped face, that elongation works in your favour. The curved shape introduces softness against the angular forehead-to-chin contrast, while the gentle horizontal stretch adds visual weight across the cheekbones rather than concentrating it at the top of the frame.

Where oval sunglasses work particularly well is for people who find a perfectly circular frame too symmetrical or visually prominent for their features. A very deep, very large round frame can sit across a heart face as a shape that competes with the face rather than complementing it — the oval achieves the same structural result with a lighter visual footprint. The elongation naturally softens the frame's presence while keeping the proportional benefit intact, which makes it one of the more versatile choices in this list.

• Wide, heavy-topped frames: Thick styles with most visual mass across the top bar add width directly at the brow — reinforcing the heart face's upper dominance rather than balancing it.

• Very small frames: Tiny sunglasses sit in the upper-centre of the face without reaching the cheekbones or filling the lower face, leaving the forehead-to-chin taper fully exposed.

• Wide flat rectangles: A very wide, shallow rectangular frame extends the horizontal line across the widest part of an already-wide upper face, with minimal lens depth to compensate.

• Frameless or ultra-minimalist styles: With very little frame mass, there is nothing to redirect attention or soften the angular contrast. The forehead-to-chin taper reads uninterrupted.

• Frame width: Aim for frames that sit within or at your cheekbone width — roughly 130mm to 142mm for most adult faces. Frames wider than your cheekbones extend the visual emphasis of the upper face outward.

• Lens depth: Lenses with 40mm or more of vertical height add visual weight across the mid-to-lower face. Very flat lenses leave the lower face visually empty.

• Bridge style: A low bridge or keyhole bridge positions the frame slightly lower on the face, directing attention away from the wide forehead. High bridges can push the frame too close to the brow line.

• Temple placement: Look for frames where the temples attach at or below the mid-point of the lens height. Temples connecting at the very top of the frame reinforce the upper width.

• A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead and cheekbones, tapering to a narrower chin — distinct from oval, which stays balanced throughout.

• The most effective sunglass frames add visual weight below the cheekbones or introduce a downward visual pull, softening the inverted-triangle contrast.

• Cat-eye, round, aviator, geometric, and oval frames all suit heart-shaped faces when sized correctly.

• For men, aviators and round frames are the strongest starting points. For women, cat-eye and oval offer the most consistent flattery.

• Frame width and lens depth matter as much as shape — prioritise frames that sit within your cheekbone width and have adequate vertical lens height.

• Avoid heavy-topped frames, very small styles, and wide flat rectangles.

A heart-shaped face responds well to frames that balance downward — adding visual weight at the mid-face and lower lens where the face is naturally narrower. The styles covered here all achieve that through different means: cat-eye through diagonal lift, aviator through teardrop depth, round and oval through soft contrast, geometric through angular definition at the right lens position. Once you understand the principle, choosing between them comes down to personal style, not guesswork.

Kraywoods carries sunglasses across all these styles — handcrafted in natural wood, acetate, bio-acetate, and premium metal with full UV protection on every pair. Prescription sunglass options are also made in-house at our Canadian optical lab. Browse the full sunglasses collection to find the best styles for your face.

Also shopping for prescription frames? See the guide to best glasses for heart-shaped faces for eyeglasses recommendations.

A heart-shaped face is widest at the forehead, with cheekbones that are nearly as wide, tapering to a noticeably narrower jaw and a defined, often pointed chin. The easiest way to confirm is to measure your forehead, cheekbone, and jaw width — if your forehead is the widest measurement and your jaw is clearly the narrowest, you have a heart-shaped face.

Cat-eye, round, and aviator sunglasses are the most consistently flattering for heart-shaped faces. All three add visual weight below the cheekbones or soften the face's inverted-triangle structure. Frame sizing matters as much as shape — look for frames that sit within your cheekbone width with enough lens depth to fill the lower face proportionally.

It depends on the proportion. Oversized frames with genuine lens depth — frames that are as tall as they are wide — can work well because the vertical height adds balance across the lower face. Oversized frames that are mostly width with minimal height tend to make the upper face read even wider. Well-fitted eyewear ensures full lens coverage for UV protection — another reason fit and proportion matter beyond aesthetics.

Cat-eye and oval sunglasses are the most consistently flattering options for women with heart-shaped faces. Cat-eye frames lift and widen at the cheekbones simultaneously; oval frames soften the face's angular structure with a lighter visual footprint. Round and geometric styles work equally well when sized correctly. For a more minimal look, a semi-rimless style with a light top bar and deeper lenses achieves the same proportional benefit with less frame presence.

Aviators and round sunglasses are the strongest starting points for men with heart-shaped faces. Both add visual weight below the brow without reading as overtly fashion-forward. A slim, lightweight aviator works particularly well — the thin upper bridge keeps the brow line uncluttered while the deep teardrop lens does the proportional work lower on the face, which is exactly where a heart face needs it.

Avoid very wide frames that extend beyond the cheekbones, very small frames that leave the face feeling empty below the lens, and wide flat rectangles with minimal lens depth. All three reinforce the heart face's upper-face width rather than countering it.