Best Sunglasses for Square Faces in India (2026)

A square face has a strong jaw, a broad forehead and roughly equal width top to bottom. The frames that work are the ones that introduce a curve: aviators, ovals, rounds, and cat-eye shapes that lift the outer corner. An angular frame on an angular face doubles the effect, which is usually not what people are after. The 12 frames below are in stock now across 11 brands, priced from ₹5,790 to ₹1,90,900, and every one of them has a curved or softened outline. Prices are live rupee prices on this site.

The frames, in stock now

Sorted by price. Every frame listed has a round, oval, aviator or cat-eye front.

Frame Brand Shape Material Lens Colours Price
PP9001 Polo Pilot Metal 51 mm 3 ₹5,790
1025/S Carrera Aviator Metal 59 mm 1 ₹11,550
3925 Aviator Max Ray-Ban Aviator Metal 62 mm 4 ₹13,590
BE1367BEA Burberry Cat Eye Metal 53 mm 1 ₹16,990
ILYA/S Jimmy Choo Aviator Metal 57 mm 1 ₹20,500
0052/S Etro Aviator Acetate 61 mm 2 ₹22,900
DG2321 Dolce & Gabbana Cat Eye Metal 62 mm 1 ₹26,790
TF4230 Tiffany Cat Eye Acetate 54 mm 3 ₹28,590
GG2059S Gucci Oval Acetate 51 mm 2 ₹31,400
GG2063S Gucci Cat Eye Metal 55 mm 2 ₹37,800
LANCIER432 Dita Round Metal 47 mm 1 ₹60,850
THEPRESENTERI Maybach Navigator Metal 66 mm 1 ₹1,90,900

More of the same shapes on the Sunglasses for Square Faces collection.

How this list was put together

Nothing here is a sponsored placement or a house pick. The list is drawn from the 1547 luxury sunglasses we currently hold in stock with a rupee price against them, filtered to the shapes that suit this face, then capped at two frames per brand so one house cannot take the page over. The result covers aviator (4), cat eye (4), pilot (1), oval (1), round (1) and navigator (1), in metal and acetate, across 11 brands. Anything that sells out drops off the shelf, so treat the prices as current rather than permanent and check the product page before you commit.

How an optician would actually fit you

The most common mistake on a square face is going too small. A frame that sits inside the width of the jaw makes the jaw look wider still. Aim for a lens width that carries out to roughly the widest part of your face, then check the temple length so the arms are not pulling. The second thing to watch is the top rim: a curved or thinner brow line softens more than a heavy straight one.

The lens widths in the list above run from 47 mm to 66 mm, which is a real spread on the face. The quickest way to place yourself in it is to read the three numbers printed inside the temple arm of the glasses you already wear. They are lens width, bridge and temple length, printed as something like 55-18-145. Match the first number and you will be close; match all three and the new frame will sit the way the old one does.

Bridge fit is the part people get wrong buying online. If your current frame slides down or leaves marks, the bridge is the reason, not the lens. Acetate fronts have a moulded bridge that is fixed at the shape it was cut in; metal frames in the list above carry pad arms that our opticians can adjust to you. If you are between the two, send us a photo wearing your current glasses on WhatsApp and we will tell you which way to go. That advice is free and there is no obligation to buy.

Frequently asked questions

What frame shape suits a square face?

Curved frames. Aviators, ovals, rounds and cat-eye shapes soften a strong jaw and a broad forehead, where an angular frame doubles the effect. Size matters as much as shape: a frame that sits inside the width of the jaw makes the jaw look wider.

How much do these frames cost in India?

The 12 frames listed on this page run from ₹5,790 to ₹1,90,900 in rupees, live from stock. Prices online match our showroom prices.

Can these frames take prescription lenses?

Many can. We are authorized partners for Zeiss and Essilor lenses, fitted by our in-house opticians. Send us the model and your prescription on WhatsApp and we will confirm before you order.

What if the frame does not suit me when it arrives?

Online purchases can be exchanged within 7 days of receipt for store credit that never expires, with the original packaging intact. Full detail in the refund policy.

Other face shapes

Not sure which of these is your face shape? Message our opticians on WhatsApp and they will answer from the shelf, with stock, sizes and rupee prices in front of them.