While glasses are certainly effective at vision correction, they may not be as great at showing off your style sense. Most people tend to switch to contact lenses in such situations. However, there are some who cannot do so owing to allergies or lack of comfort. The thing to do in this situation is to make your glasses work for you. And, the best way to do so is to find glasses that suit the shape of your face.
There are three things that you must keep in mind when choosing the ideal glasses for your face. For starters, your eyewear should reflect your best feature. For instance, if you have blue eyes, your glasses should have blue frames to enhance them. Ideally, the frame shape must also contrast with the shape of your face with the size in the same scale as the size of your face.
A round face is typically characterized by similarly proportioned curved lines and smoothness without angles. An angular narrow eyeglass frame works best for this face type and makes it appear thinner as well as longer. The spectacles should also have a clear bridge to widen the eyes along with a wider frame in a rectangular shape.
Oval faces are considered to be the ideal face shape, mainly because of their balanced proportions. To preserve the natural balance of the oval shape, you should ideally find glasses that are at least as wide as the broadest portion of the face. Walnut shaped frames that are neither too deep nor narrow also work for ovals.
An oblong face shape is characterized by longish features including a protracted straight cheek line and sometimes a long nose. To make it appear smaller and more even, you should opt for frames with more depth than width. You can also try out glasses with contrasting or decorative temples that will help add more width to the face. Low bridged spectacles can also help shorten the nose.
Diamond shaped faces usually taper out at the eye line and the jaw line. High and broad cheekbones with a dramatic flair also make this face type particularly distinct. It is considered to be the rarest face shape of all. The ideal glasses for this shape should soften the cheekbones and highlight the eyes. Frames that have detailing or distinctive brow lines work best with the diamond shape. Cat-eye shapes, oval or rimless frames also work well with the face type.
Lastly, the square face shape is characterized by a broad forehead, a strong jaw and similarly proportioned width and length. The best way to soften the angles and make the face look longer is by using narrow frames with more width or ovals.
So, while you may not be able to give up your glasses completely, you can use the above tips to find yourself a pair of spectacles that will help you preserve your stylish self.
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