Best Sunglasses for a Square Face: A Women's Guide

Quick answer: The most flattering sunglasses for a square face are softer, curved frames — cat-eye, round and oval shapes that balance a strong jaw and angular features. The frames to avoid are sharp, boxy, heavily angular ones, which echo the jawline and can look heavy.

How do I know if I have a square face?

A square face has a strong, defined jaw, a broad forehead, and a width that's fairly similar from forehead to jaw. The angles are the defining feature — striking, but flattered most by a little softness in the frame.

What sunglasses suit a square face?

The goal is balance — introduce curves to soften strong angles, and lift the eye upward.

• Cat-eye frames — the upswept shape softens a strong jaw while keeping things elegant rather than severe. A reliably flattering choice.
• Round and oval frames — curved edges contrast the angular jaw and bring softness to the face.
• High-set frames — worn a little higher, they draw attention up to the eyes and away from the jaw.

What should I avoid?

Skip sharp, boxy, heavily squared frames — they repeat the angles of the jaw and can make the face look harder. If you love a bolder frame, choose one with softened or rounded corners.

ARVUE styles for square faces

ARVUE's cat-eye frames are a natural fit — their upswept line softens angular features while lifting the face. Look to Lipstick Lies, Summer of '69, Heartbreaker and First Lady, or browse the full cat-eye sunglasses collection.

Don't forget UV protection

Make sure the lenses are UV400 — blocking 100% of UVA and UVB, essential under the UAE sun. Every ARVUE pair is UV400 as standard.

See every face shape in our guide to choosing sunglasses for your face shape, or compare cat-eye vs round vs square frames.