MENSWEAR • RECOMMENDED FOR RACEGOERS
Pear / Triangle – the jawline is wider than forehead ( opposite to heart ).
Choose frames with a heavier well defined top , i . e . heavier part of frame or frameless at the bottom . Ensure width is slightly wider than the jawline . Pattern – stronger colour on the top . Go for clubmaster styles and pilot aviators with a brow bar top to broaden the jaw . Avoid heavy frame at the bottom and low-set arms which will bring the eye downwards to the jawline .
Best bet : Paul Ven Fox Clubmaster ICE wooden sunglasses £ 44.99 available from Etsy .
Diamond – narrow forehead with wide cheekbones and a narrow jawline .
Choose frames that are deeper than they are wide . They should not be any wider than your cheeks . Go for oval or rimless frames . Avoid wide frames and thick heavy arms .
Best bet : Lennon sunglasses by Pretty Green . Price £ 90 from House of Fraser . Oblong – a longer oval shape . Here size matters . Go for larger frames to shorten the face length , but don ’ t extend beyond the widest part of the face ( or the face will look longer and thinner ). Go for square such as wayfarers , rectangles or aviator tear-drop shape ; any style as long as it is large . Avoid small and narrow frames .
Best bet : Wooden wayfarer sunglasses by Parkville . In teak .
Price £ 70 from Etsy . Oval – widest at the temple with softly curved jawline . Lucky you – most styles will suit . So go for the on trend styles and mix them up with interesting frames , but go steady with bright colours ! Look instead for interesting details and textures and you ' re sure to find a winner .
Best bet : The Witcombe by Refractoptics has the classic and loved wayfarer style but with a white tortoise acetate frame with ebony wood temples . Also available in normal tortoise shell and black . Price £ 35 from Etsy .
THE BELT
At the races you ’ ll need to tuck your shirt into your trousers , but your jacket will be open , so a belt is an essential component to bring your outfit together and formalise your look .
You should aim for a minimalist and understated leather belt in black or brown , depending on the colour of your shoes . Black belts should be worn with black shoes and a brown belt with brown shoes . This is a sartorial rule never to be broken .
However for a day at the races the shade of brown does not have to be an exact match , you can be more tonal , e . g . lighter brown belt with darker tan shoes . Try this handmade genuine leather brown belt by Leather Worldstore , £ 52 on Etsy .
For black it has to be black with black so add a stylish interest by mixing the texture of the leather , e . g . smooth black calf leather shoes with this black Pebble Grain formal belt , £ 19.50 from Marks and Spencer .
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