This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

With summer quickly approaching, the perfect pair of sunglasses are an absolute necessity! But when it comes to choosing the perfect pair of shades, it can be a little nerve racking. SO many choices! Cat eyes, wayfarers and aviators, oh my! I’ll make this easy for you. How about a quick and easy guide to find the perfect pair of summer shades that flatter the shape of your face?

If you have a square face, go round! Round sunglasses will soften your angular features.

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What not to wear: Sharp angular shapes like cat eyes

A heart-shaped face is characterized by a wider forhead and a pointy chin. Try sunnies with a 60s cat eye twist to help balance your features.

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What not to wear: Square frames!

If you have an oval face, you are in luck! You can pull off any style you please! A classic pair of aviator shades are always a good choice.

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What not to wear: Narrow shades

If you have a round face, choose shades like wayferers becuase the angular lines, helf offset the roundness of your face.

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What not to wear: Round Frames

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