Your eyeglasses prescription expires every one to two years, which means you often get the chance to update not just your prescription, but your entire look. As Seinfeld said, Choose new glasses It’s like choosing a new face.
As such, you’ll want to consider factors like your face shape, skin tone, lifestyle, and personality to make sure your new eyeglasses complement you. Fortunately for you, our guide covers how to choose the perfect pair.
Determine your face shape
Your face shape should be a vital factor in determining which style of frames you buy. After all, choosing the right pair enhances your facial features. Now how do you determine the shape of your face? for you Cheekbones, forehead width and jaw length Compose the shape of your face. Here are the main characteristics of different face shapes, the celebs who share them and frames that can’t be bought.
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round face
Round faces tend to be more symmetrical in nature – evidenced by your face having a relatively equal length and width. The jawline or chin may also have a rounded appearance. There won’t be any hard angles, and cheekbones won’t be the center of attention.
Celebrities with round faces: Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Bosworth
Frame shapes to avoid: Small or round frames interfere with rounded facial features. Instead of accentuating its strengths, it accentuates the shape of your face, making it appear rounder.
oval face
Oval faces are longer than they are wide. You’ll notice other distinguishing features such as a rounded chin, jawline, and broad forehead. With a longer face and rounded features, it naturally forms an oval shape.
Celebrities with oval faces: Jessica Alba, Gigi Hadid, Adam Levine and Mila Kunis
Frame shapes to avoid: Larger eyeglass frames will disrupt the proportions of your face.
Heart shaped face
How does the face make the shape of the heart? Start with a prominent, broad forehead. Then, as you trace your eyes downward, you’ll notice sharper cheekbones, with corners becoming sharper, and ending with a pointed chin—similar to the bottom of a heart.
Celebrities with heart-shaped faces: Reese Witherspoon, Nick Jonas, Scarlett Johansson, Naomi Campbell
Frame shapes to avoid: You’ll need to draw attention away from your forehead to make your face appear more proportional. With that in mind, avoid any frames with ornate tops.
square face
The jawline is the focal point of a square face, as it will have sharper angles than other facial elements. Moving from the jawline, you’ll notice that it shares the same width as the cheekbones and forehead, creating a symmetrical, squared-off look.
Celebrities with square faces: Angelina Jolie, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sandra Bullock and Demi Moore
Frame shapes to avoid: Don’t choose frames (boxy or angled) that share similar angles with your face. The result will make your face look bigger than it looks.
Diamond face
Your cheekbones will be the most prominent feature of a diamond-shaped face. Your forehead and jawline are smaller, allowing cheeks to take center stage. Since they are somewhat similar in shape, the only differentiating factor between heart-shaped and diamond-shaped faces is the width of your forehead. Heart-shaped faces tend to have broader foreheads than diamond-shaped faces.
Celebrities with diamond faces: Viola Davis, Tyra Banks and Liz Hurley
Frame shapes to avoid: Narrow frames will not be your face’s best friend. Instead of enhancing the best features of your face, they highlight the narrow features of your face.
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Consider whether your face has sharp or soft corners
As part of your new look, one of the most impactful aspects is the angles of your face.
Acute angles: Square and heart faces have sharper angles. When selecting frames, think of contrasting hues. For square-shaped faces, use curved frames to soften the sharp corners of your face and create a slimmer look. For heart-shaped faces, round glasses pull the eyes away from the forehead to create a more symmetrical look to the face.
Soft Corners: Round and oval faces have softer corners. With round faces, use square or cat-eye frames, as they can make your face appear smaller. You can achieve a similar effect with wider frames for heart-shaped faces.
Select the colors that suit your skin tone
skin colour It also plays a prominent role in the type of tires you select. Since you want to create continuity in the shape of the face, you will need to choose a frame that is similar in color to your skin tone. Here are some tips to help you achieve this look:
warm skin tone
Bronze, yellow or golden skin tones evoke feelings of warmth.
Colors to avoid: Blue, light pink, black and white frames contrast with warmer skin tones.
Best Colors: Olive green, honey, beige, and light tortoiseshell are the colors that suit your skin tone best.
cool skin tone
Blue and pink skin tones indicate a cool complexion.
Colors to avoid: Yellows, bright oranges, and dark browns don’t mesh well because they don’t enhance your facial features.
Best colors: black, silver, pink, purple or gray frames will be your face’s ally.
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The best eyeglass frames for your face shape
Once you’ve determined your face shape, you’ll want to decide which frame compliments it best. Here are the best sizes for each type:
Round face: Aim for rectangular frames with bold, angular lines. In turn, it can make these features appear more visible.
Oval face: Oval faces are more versatile. Wide frames with a strong bridge enhance your facial features.
Heart-shaped face: Look for frames that line the line between a narrow chin and a larger forehead for a more symmetrical look. Frames with heavy bottom lines and a little wider than your forehead will also help you achieve this.
Square Face: Round frames soften the angles of the face. If paired with a lens a little wider than your cheekbones, it will create more symmetry in the face.
Diamond face: Cat-eye and oval glasses enhance your cheekbones.
Consider your lifestyle
Your glasses should also be practical for your daily activities. You may need a pair for gaming, long days working in front of a teary screen, or reading to reduce eye strain. And if you’re active, having flexible tires that don’t break when flexed is a perfect match.
Let your personality shine through
Ultimately, your frames should show your personality and style. You might want a fun and flirty pair for a weekend getaway with friends. and a more subtle yet cute pair for the office—it’s fun but also indicates that you mean business. While you can keep the considerations of this guide in mind, there are no rules. If the frame and color make you happy and confident, that’s all that matters.
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