- 1). Factor in the price of your new glasses. While the look and style are important, you want to make sure you can afford your new frame. Generally, as of spring 2011, between $100 to $200 is a reasonable amount to pay for frames.
- 2). Look at all of the glasses frames offered at your local optical shops, not just the name brands. You can find stylish, quality frames with off-brand names that will likely cost you less than more costly designer ones.
- 3). Try on glasses that fit with your personal taste, but also with when you plan to wear the glasses. For example, if you will be wearing them at work, you should select a classic look with oval, rectangle or almond-shaped frames in a neutral color, like brown, black or gray. On the other hand, if you will be wearing your new glasses on the weekends or mainly with friends and family, or if you work in a creative field like design or fashion, you can choose hip, spunky, colorful frames to match your personality and style.
- 4). Look for classic eyeglass frames if you don't keep up on trends and fashion. A rectangular or soft cat-eye shape will likely always be in fashion, and you can't go wrong with basic colors, like black or tortoiseshell brown. Even frames in deep reds, purples and greens can be highly versatile and stylish.
- 5). Limit your search to glasses that complement the shape of your face. Rounder faces work best with thin frames that lengthen the face, while longer faces and rectangular faces work best with wider frames that shorten the face. On the other hand, square-shaped faces are complemented by curvy glasses, while oval faces can accommodate just about any shape of frame.
- 6). Bring someone with you. To select your new glasses, you might need a second opinion. This means you need to bring along a friend to help you decide. Getting input from someone else can be invaluable when selecting your new frames.
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