The sun is finally starting to show its face, which is the perfect opportunity to remind you that a pair of sunglasses is more than just an accessory. They are essential for protecting your beautiful eyes from UV rays.
But which type of frame should you choose from the various styles, widths, shapes, and colors on the market?
In this article, we'll talk about the different models of sunglasses so you can find THE perfect pair that combines optimal protection with style.
How to choose the shape: matching frames to your face shape
| Face shape | Recommended frame | Horus X model |
|---|---|---|
| ⚪ Round | Square or rectangular, to add a bit of structure | ONE™ Sun (rectangular) |
| 🏈 Oval | Almost anything suits you—you're lucky! | Entire collection |
| ⏹️ Square | Round or rectangular, to break up sharper features (width or rounded depending on the desired effect) | Urban Sun (round) |
| ◼️◼️ Rectangular | Round or oval | Sydney™ Sun (round, chic) |
| 🔻🔺 Triangular | Frames stretched downward if your forehead is wide; round or square if your forehead is narrower than your jaw | Urban Sun (round) |
| 🔷 Diamond | Oval, to highlight your cheekbones | Sydney™ Sun (round/oval) |
Above all, know that finding the right pair of sunglasses or prescription glasses begins with knowing your face shape. Because yes, if you didn't know, your face type is a valuable clue in knowing which glasses shapes suit you... or not. So, before you buy glasses on a whim, we suggest taking a look at our ultimate guide to choosing glasses according to your face shape.
A quick summary:
- ⚪ For round faces, we often recommend square or rectangular glasses shapes to add a bit of structure.
- 🏈 If you have an oval face, know that you are very lucky because almost anything suits you: this won't help you narrow down your selection, but at least you have choices.
- ⏹️ Square faces will need round or rectangular models to soften sharper features: either by adding a bit of width or by adding some roundness to soften the angles.
- ◼️◼️ For a rectangular face, models with round or oval frames can be interesting.
- 🔻🔺 Triangular faces with a wide forehead can opt for frames that stretch downward. Conversely, if your face is triangular but your forehead is narrower than your jaw, we would recommend round or square glasses instead.
- 🔷 If you're more on the diamond face team, we have a recommendation for you too: you can try oval frames to highlight your beautiful cheekbones.
To go further, we even have an entire article dedicated to the subject: which sunglasses for which face.
In any case, the best approach is still to choose a frame that you like and that highlights your features. And for that, the ideal way is obviously to try them on! You can go into a store... or try your sunglasses online, comfortably settled on your couch: every Horus X product page features a 3D virtual try-on tool (we explain how it works here).
💡 Don't want to overthink it? Take our "which glasses to choose" quiz: 2 minutes flat to find your ideal frame based on your morphology and needs.
Round or oval sunglasses
With their slight retro vibe, unisex look, and timeless style, round or oval sunglasses suit almost everyone: they have the benefit of softening the angular features of rectangular or square faces.
If you're looking for the perfect rounded pair for this summer, we recommend the Urban Sun, which has it all: comfortable, vintage, and high-performance—Horus X quality for under €50.
At the same price, we also offer the Stockholm Sun, full of personality, which never leaves our boss Paul's nose whenever the sun peeks out.
And if you want a round shape with a chicer touch, take a look at the Sydney™ Sun with its gold temples: guaranteed "compliments on the terrace" effect.
The case of low bridge sunglasses
In the round shape category, we also find the famous low bridge sunglasses, designed to fit wider faces with a low nose bridge, high cheekbones, and eyes that are set somewhat far apart.
And here too, we have what you need: the Ushuaïa™ Sun, a metal frame available in gold or silver versions, always with our exclusive solar lenses. Your choice: DarkMatter® to read your screens in the sun while filtering 100% of UV rays, or X-Pol® if you're on team polarized lenses. And for the office, the Ushuaïa also exists in an anti-blue light version.
A significant bonus: a frame that is well-adjusted to your morphology also guarantees glasses that don't slide down your nose every 30 seconds.
Rectangular solar frames
If, conversely, you have your eye on a rectangular pair of sunglasses, we have those in stock too. Ideal for round or oval faces, but also for square morphologies that want to embrace even more character and contrast!
At Horus X, our rectangular sunglasses are the ONE™ Sun: aerodynamic, wide field of vision, and a sweet price. They are also now available in a polarized version, perfect for avoiding glare on water or while driving.
We also offer the One™ Révolution Sun, with their ultra-thin metal temples for a more assertive look.
The Wayfarer spirit, Horus X style
It’s impossible to ignore the Wayfarer style: a trapezoidal silhouette, slightly wider at the top than the bottom, born in the 1950s and never out of the spotlight since. An elegant, retro look that goes with everything. In short, clearly a must-have!
At Horus X, it’s the Stockholm™ Sun that takes this spirit and makes it its own: retro silhouette, tortoise frame, and category 3 lenses that filter UV and blue light. The perfect combo of the iconic and the "nobody else has the same pair at the beach." So perfect, in fact, that we've also released it as an anti-blue light screen version for the rest of your day.
Butterfly shape: an original and trendy glasses choice
We’re staying with the vintage look that never gets old with butterfly glasses!
Also called "cat eye," they have the distinction of being halfway between a round shape and a rectangular shape, with raised upper edges, wider at the top than the bottom of the frame.
The cat-eye shape is one of the trendiest designs and can also be worn in an oversize style, because you can never be too stylish!
At Horus X, the Milano™ Sun plays that card: tortoise butterfly frame, metal plating, and Italian elegance as a bonus. Falling for the frame? It also exists as Milano anti-blue light for your days in front of the screen.
A small word of warning, though: if you have a very thin face, go easy on the oversize, or you risk the "bug-eye" look, which suits nobody.
And other shapes: aviator, hexagonal, oversize...
Are you wondering where the aviator glasses went in all of this? With their thin metal frames and rounded look, they suit many morphologies and even heart-shaped faces (yes, those exist). We don't have a pure aviator model in our catalog (yet), but if it's the metal frame that seduces you, the Ushuaïa™ Sun in gold or silver should definitely speak to you.
The same logic applies to more original shapes: hexagonal, square, oversize, masks: before chasing a specific shape, the most effective approach remains to start with your morphology and your needs. And for that, our quiz sorts it out for you in 2 minutes.
The different types of sunglasses: a recap
Sunglasses are essential, summer and winter alike, as soon as you expose your precious peepers to daylight (or risk ending up with a sunburned eye, and trust us, you don't want that). But here's the thing: it's not always easy to choose the ideal frame—the one that will go with everything, be comfortable, ensure the best anti-UV protection, and balance your facial features.
Because yes, solar frames come in different shapes, and it's easy to get lost with so many choices. Our advice: choose the shape most suited to your face, and above all, try them on! In-store, or directly online thanks to our 3D virtual try-on, to be sure of your choice.
The most common sunglasses shapes are: round, oval, rectangular, Asian fit, wayfarer, aviator, or butterfly. But you can also discover more original designs, such as hexagonal, square, oversize, or even mask-style glasses!
👉 Ready to find your pair? Take a look at our sunglasses collection, all with 100% UV and anti-blue light filtration, and a polarized range for those hunting for glare, or let yourself be guided by our quiz.
