Whether it be to fend off the sun or a much needed relief from contacts during this dreaded allergy season, it is vital to find the right pair of sunglasses and eyeglasses to fit your face properly. Factor in your personal style along with your color preference and the task can be quite daunting. The shape of your frames can highlight favorable attributes and conceal unflattering characteristics.
Here is a general rule of thumb to follow in order to make the search less problematic. Typically, you should lean towards glasses that have opposite features as your face. For example, an angular face should seek rounder glasses and vice versa.
Oval shaped faces are lucky enough to look good in just about anything. Their faces are the most proportional with high cheekbones and a narrow chin. Although they are easily compatible with any type of frame, square and rectangular ones are ideal. These types of frames add angularity to the face, which also highlights their naturally balanced features.
The objective for a round face is to make the face appear longer and thinner. To accomplish this, angular and geometric shaped frames work best. Avoid rounded and small frames because it will add unwanted curvature to the face. Structured and dark frames also help define a round face. Remember to keep the inside of the frames lighter, so your peripheral vision is not altered.
For a square shaped face, round or curvy frames assist in softening facial features. A frame that is wider than your face helps balance the proportions. Choose a frame with both softer and rounder dimensions to steer clear of a boxy profile.
A heart shaped face is characterized by a chin much thinner than their broad forehead and cheeks. Minimize the width of the top of your face by choosing frames that are wider at the bottom. Rounded narrow frames will focus attention to the lower half of the face.
Other than face shape, eye color is an important factor when choosing the perfect frame. Earthly rich tones are recommended for brown eyes as well as different hues of purple. Pair blue and green eyes with a contrasting color to make them pop.
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