The Sunglasses Shape That's Universally Flattering

Finding the right pair of sunglasses for your face is no easy task. Typically, certain styles look better on different face shapes—for example, tiny frames might not fit a rounder face compared to a heart-shaped face. The same goes for oversized shades, which tend to be overwhelming if you have a small face. If you’ve tried on several designs and are still on the hunt for your go-to pair, here’s some good news. We found a style that, in our opinion, is universally flattering. Enter Illesteva’s Lisbon sunglasses.

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“As someone who is extremely picky when it comes to sunglasses and how they look on my face, I can confidently say these are the best frames I’ve owned in years. My friend had them on and let me borrow them for the day, and I instantly fell in love with them. To prove my point that the frame is flattering on the majority of face shapes, I had all my friends that I was with that day (six of us, pre-COVID-19, don’t worry) wear them. Everyone agreed the fit and silhouette looked good on them,” our editor, Michelle Scanga, says.

If this testimonial wasn’t enough to convince you, we tapped the brand who created the jackpot style to explain what makes the shades so favorable.

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“People will typically gravitate toward the Lisbon because it’s a subtle cat-eye that has that lifting effect, but it’s not too in your face. This frame loves all face shapes—long, wide, oval, heart-shaped. It literally looks good on anyone and everyone. We named it Lisbon because it was inspired by the capital of Portugal, which is known for its hilly landscape. These sunglasses reflect that, with the frame aslope,” Illesteva’s team shares.

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There you have it—let today be the day you finally find the perfect pair of sunglasses. See the Lisbon in action below, and shop the frame plus similar styles at the end.