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Sunglasses: "triangle face" - can someone translate?

longskate88

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Can someone translate this into what brands or styles I should be looking for? I picture sporty Oakley styles. Is that correct? I'm not sure what 'cat-eye' sunglasses look like.
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If they do happen to be the Oakley style, where could I look for something a little more 'streetwear?' Oakleys are a little sporty for what I normally wear.

"Triangle shape
This face has a narrow jaw and a wide forehead. Soften the lower portion of the face by accenting the eye area. Styles such as cat- eyes should angle outward at the top corner and be wide enough to balance the jawline. You can also try metal frames with rimless bottoms.
Frame suggestions : Frames with a Straight Top Line, Cat Eyes "
 

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Sunglasses are apparently the new boat shoes.
 

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Cat-eyes are glasses that protrude in the upper corners of the frame. A classic example is the Ray-Ban Wayfarer. Here are some Selimas:
adam-kimmel-selima-sunglasses-1.jpg
Here is Bob Dylan wearing some cat-eyes - similar to Wayfarers.
dylan-bob-sunglasses-9904511.jpg
 

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I have a triangle face and the Barton Perreira Earharts look great. I posted a pic of them in the sunglasses thread.
 

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