Cat Eye vs Fox Eye vs Round vs Square: Which Sunglasses Shape Suits You?

Quick answer: Cat eye and fox eye frames suit almost everyone and are the most flattering choice for round and square faces, because their upswept line adds lift and definition. Round frames soften strong, angular faces. Square frames suit softer, rounder faces that want more structure. The simplest rule: choose a frame shape that contrasts your face shape.

Cat eye sunglasses

The upswept outer corners lift the cheekbones and elongate the face. Cat eyes are genuinely flattering on round, square and heart shaped faces, and an easy stylish option for oval faces too. If you are unsure where to start, start here. More on cat eye sunglasses.

Fox eye sunglasses

The modern sister of the cat eye. Fox eye frames are slimmer and more elongated, stretching toward the temples rather than flicking up, which echoes the lifted, almond shaped eye of the fox eye trend. They give the strongest lifting effect of any shape here and flatter most faces, especially rounder or softer ones. More on fox eye sunglasses.

Round sunglasses

Soft, curved frames bring balance to strong, angular features. They are the natural counterpoint to a square face, softening a defined jaw. On a round face, though, round frames tend to echo the face and soften it further, so they are best avoided there.

Square and angular sunglasses

Geometric, squared frames add structure and definition. They flatter softer, rounder faces that benefit from sharper lines, the opposite of what suits a square face. If your features are already angular, look for softened corners rather than hard edges.

Which shape should I choose?

Match by contrast: angular frames for soft faces, soft frames for angular faces, and cat eye or fox eye when you want lift on almost any face. For a round face, see our round face guide; for a strong jaw, the square face guide; and for everything in between, the full face shape guide.

Whatever you choose, check the lens

Frame shape is about flattery; the lens is about protection. Always choose UV400, meaning 100% UVA and UVB protection, essential under the UAE sun. Every ARVUE pair is UV400 as standard.

Browse ARVUE's cat eye and fox eye and face lifting collections to find your shape.