Wondering what you can do to improve your fashion and appearance as a man? You might have perfected everything from your outfit to your shoes and hair, but one crucial component of your look is your pair of sunglasses. Wrong frames can throw off facial balance, clash with your outfit, and underdetermine your overall confidence. That’s why your next read should be our comprehensive sunglasses styling guide for men.
This guide teaches you how to match frame shapes with their face dimensions, select functional lens colors, and pick a versatile style for both casual and professional wear.
Face Shape Analysis: The Foundation
The right sunglass style begins with choosing the frame style that suits your anatomy, not the best option. South Asian men's face shapes can be diverse due to being influenced by many factors.
Round Faces
Many south asian men, including Sri Lankans, are often seen to have round to oval face shapes. These faces and features can further soften with small and circular sunglasses frames. If you have a rounder face shape, go for sharp, rectangular sunglasses to elongate your face visually.
From ages 18 to 24, Sri Lankan men experience the development of facial features. During the beginning of this phase, males often have rounder faces with softer features. If this is the case, try something that might suit both ends of your face shapes.
Aviator sunglasses are the ideal shape of sunglasses for men who are undergoing face development or need a one-pair for several face shapes.
Square, Heart, Triangular Faces
These face shapes fall under the defined, sharper shapes. These shapes are usually found in males aged 18- 20 and above, while some are even younger based on genetic features.
If you have a face shape with sharper or partially sharper features, choose sunglasses with softer shapes based on the intensity of sharpness of your face.
Styling Strategies Based on Men’s Grooming
Face shapes and outfits aren’t the only thing that matters when styling men’s sunglasses. A balanced look heavily relies on matching frames to grooming habits, hair textures, and even skin tones.
Managing Facial Hair Variations
If you sport a thick beard or prominent mustache, your face shape may change. For men with round faces, having a thick, well-groomed beard may make your face shape appear squarer and more defined.
Strategy: For men, Aviator sunglasses always emerge as the better solution. Specifically, Aviators with gradient-tinted lenses like the Aviator Black Grey Men’s Sunglass add length to the face if it appears bulkier due to heavy beards. The teardrop shape helps open up the lower half of the face.
Coordinating with Dense Hair
Some Sri Lankan men have rich, dark, or curly hair, which adds heavy volume on top of the head or face. This may appear too overwhelming if you wear bulky sunglass options.
Strategy: Lean into thin metallic frames that give a minimal look to your face. It highlights well when worn by Sri Lankan men amidst the dark black hair.
Skin Tone and Contrast
Sri Lankan men are famous for their dark brown complexion, ranging from golden-brown to deep cocoa. Solid, darker lens colors may not be the best fit for these skin tones.
Strategy: Invest in warm-toned lens colors and frames. Colors like Honey, Amber, and Brown complement these South Asian skin tones perfectly.
The brown/amber hue lens of the Aviator Black Brown Sunglass gives an intentional and premium look. The black frame with brown lenses offers a contrasting accessory for your face.
Occasion-Based Styling
Sunny Outdoor Settings
Your pair of sunnies is meant to be under the island’s sunny climate. Let’s imagine a weekend getaway or coastal trip; here’s how you can style your look:
Outfit: An unbuttoned, breathable linen shirt paired with light-colored linen shorts or trousers.
Sunglasses: The Evolution Square Wayfarer sunglasses with blue-tinted and polarised UV-400 lenses.
Footwear: Leather slides or clean sandals.
Urban Settings
When hanging out with your friends or hopping through the city, your look must be both balanced and suit the culture.
The Outfit: A short-sleeve printed collar shirt layered over a plain white crewneck tee, paired with slim-fit cropped chinos.
The Sunglasses: Navigator-style picks like the Vanguard Gold Square geometric Sunglass are excellent for urban settings.
Footwear: Minimalist white sneakers or loafers.
Formal and Business Settings
Represent your best from head to toe with a curated appearance starting from your pair of sunnies.
The Outfit: A tailored lightweight blazer and a neutral linen shirt.
The Sunglasses: The premium metal-frame Aviators Black Sunglasses with dark or subtly gradient lenses to ground the formal look.
Footwear: Suede loafers or driving shoes worn sockless.
Find the Sunglasses That Match Your Style
At PolarSun, you'll find a wide collection of polarised, UV-protected sunglasses, designed for every occasion, from daily commuting and weekend adventures to travel and outdoor sports. Explore our full collection of men's sunglasses in Sri Lanka to discover stylish, comfortable eyewear that delivers premium protection and lasting performance under Sri Lanka's sunshine.
