Glasses are far more than a vision correction tool now; they are a fashion accessory in their own right. It is for this reason that more and more designers are coming out with their own lines of frames – you may have noticed the outlandish prices of those when taking a look at the displays at the eye doctor’s office. Many people who don’t have any trouble with their eyesight don glasses because of the style aspect, wearing frames containing non-corrective lenses. These days, you can change your glasses style with every outfit. When deciding on glasses frames – whether they will serve as an accessory or a necessary correction for your vision – there are some pointers to keep in mind.
Your Face Shape
This is one of the most common pieces of advice out there: select your eyeglasses frames to flatter the shape of your face. When you go to select frames, pull your hair back, if it’s long. This allows a better comparison of the glasses shape to your face shape without your hairstyle getting in the way of how you see your face. Many haircuts are styled to give the illusion of a different face shape, so it will affect how you see it.
If you feel that your face is too thin and long, look for frames that are round, wide and rectangular, or have a triangular shape. Glasses in these shapes that have an obvious color or embellishments near the hinges give the illusion of a wider face, as well. You can make a round face look more slender by wearing boxy or rectangular eyeglasses, but stay well away from oval and round frames. Angular faces can be softened with rounded glasses featuring thin frames. If you have an oval face, you’re lucky – you can wear virtually any style of glasses and look wonderful because of the balanced facial shape.
Faces with fine-boned features tend to be flattered more with slender, smaller eyeglasses. Someone with larger features, however, usually finds that small glasses look too small – heavier frames and decorative designs can flatter more in this case.
Choosing the Right Color
Remember what sort of effect you are searching for when you choose the color of your glasses frames. Those who are not into the stylish aspect of eyeglasses and wish to more or less hide the fact that they wear them should look for frames in light colors, colors closer to their skintone, or lenses that are frameless. Frames in darker and brighter colors are meant to be seen. Prescription lenses can be made to fit any variety of frames, but remember that you won’t wear them if you don’t actually like them. Choose a color that you like, which also compliments the coloring of your hair, eyes, and skin.
Make Sure the Fit is Right!
Unless the frames that you choose are just outlandish in shape or of a purposefully large or tiny design, your glasses should fit your face so that each eye is seen precisely in the middle of its lens. The top bar of your glasses should line up with your eyebrows. Make sure that the glasses you choose are comfortable to wear before you purchase them. If they are too tight or squeeze your head or face in any area, have them adjusted or select a pair that fits correctly. Glasses that do not fit can cause some pretty severe headaches.
By selecting the right style, color, and fit, your glasses can be a lot more than an aid to your sight – they can be a great addition to your accessory collection. You can budget for them in the same way you budget for more expensive jewelry, as well. You don’t buy all of the jewelry pieces that you want at once. Save up and invest in a number of frame designs in smart styles that will go with your wardrobe!