How to Select Frames for Your Eyeglasses

When it comes to glasses frames there are countless styles to choose from. If you haven’t worn glasses before, or if you’ve never fallen in love with the frames that you’ve been wearing, you may be feeling the pressure to select the perfect pair. After all, it’s important to wear a pair of glasses that not only enable you to see clearly, but that also complement your face, your personal style and that leave you feeling confident in the way that you look. 

Here are our top tips to select the right frames for your eyeglasses. 

Choosing the right shape

Getting the shape right on your new glasses should be a priority. There are several different varieties to choose from, and which is right for you will largely depend on the shape of your face. 

Square: a square face is dominated by a strong jaw. You can make your face look longer by choosing narrow frames, especially those that are oval or round. Avoid square styles since these will accentuate the angles of your face and choose frames with thin profiles. 

Round: characterized by full cheeks and a rounded chin, a round face is best complemented by angular, narrow frames that will make your face seem narrower and longer. Choose wide, rectangular styles to add balance to the shape of your face. 

Heart: people with a heart-shaped face have a narrow chin and wide forehead, and this is normally accompanied by high cheekbones. If you have a heart-shaped face, rounded and cat-eye frames are particularly suited to your look, as are bottom-heavy styles. 

Long: also called rectangular, long faces are taller than they are wide. To help balance your features, you should choose wide, larger-lens styles that add width and depth. 

Oval: people with an oval face have perfectly balanced proportions. The good news is that pretty much any shape of glasses frames will suit you – lucky you!

Choosing the right color 

Frames don’t only come in a multitude of different shapes, they also come in every color and shade imaginable, giving you a huge range of choice. Finding the perfect shade to complement your skin tone can be a game-changer when it comes to how well your new frames will suit you. If you have cool-toned skin, you will find that shades of black, gray and blue will work best, while warmer skin tones suit pinks, reds and tans. 

Consider your hair color too. Redheads can look striking in green and blue frames, while bright colored frames against dark hair can look particularly striking. Blond and platinum hair works well with cool tones too, and metals like silver and rose gold look classic and stylish. 

Choosing the best material 

It may not be a priority, but you may also want to pay some attention to the type of material that your glasses frames are made from. Modern eyeglass frames are made from many different materials, from lightweight plastic and metal to sustainable wood and those made from recyclable waste. This gives you plenty of options and the flexibility to choose the right type of glasses frames based on your personal preference.

If you would like more information about selecting glasses frames, contact Clarity Vision of Holly Springs in Holly Springs, North Carolina at (919) 646-2900 today.