Have you ever seen a great pair of eyeglasses that you can't wait to try on, only to realize they look absolutely ridiculous? How is it that some people can pull off wearing fun and trendy eye wear, while others seem doomed to always wearing the same boring frames?
Another trend people fall into is to always get the same frames even when they think they are different, never really trying anything new. Styles change every year, there are always new frames coming out by top design companies. Eyeglasses are big business that everyone from superstars, cartoon characters, and fashion corporations all invest in. Did you know both Sponge Bob and Brittney Spears have their own eyeglass line? (Funny thing is I have never seen either one wear eyeglasses.) So understand that there is a fun and funky frame out there for you.
The trick is how to find the right style for you. There are a few methods that work well, let's focus on the simplest method that everyone can understand. The first aspect of frames to look at is the shape of the lenses. You will notice that some are round, some square, some cat eyes, and you can find pretty much every shape in between.
What you need to do is take a look in the mirror and notice the contour of your upper brow. Are your brows rounded, V shaped, flat, flared? Whatever they are, take note of the general shape.
Brow shape is the most important factor before picking out a pair of eyeglasses. Simply match the shape of your brow to the shape of the top of the lens.
For example, if you have a V shaped brow, you will look great in a pair of cat eye frames. Rounded frames look fantastic on people with rounded brows. Those with level brows can really pull off more flat topped frames.
If you contradict shapes, they will stand out in an uncomplimentary way. For example, someone with rounded brows who puts on a pair of cat eye style frames will have a mismatch. Reason being, as the face features curve down, the frames will continue upward. The two will visually fight for attention rather than compliment one another.
Once you have a good understanding of which general shape will work for you, it's on to color and material. This is the fun part. You can go as conservative or wild as you like. Bold plastics will make more of a statement, while thin plastics and metals will be less conspicuous. Ever popular rimless frames are lightweight and as invisible as glasses get. Remember that even if your frames are rimless, the lenses will still have a shape and you want the right shape lens for your features.
So next time you are shopping for eyeglass frames, whether it be for reading glasses, sunglasses, or general vision correction. First look in the mirror. Then have fun and try out some real fun and funky frames. Readers are inexpensive enough to get a few. And if you order ophthalmic quality frames, an optician can easily transfer the lenses to your prescription if necessary.
Another trend people fall into is to always get the same frames even when they think they are different, never really trying anything new. Styles change every year, there are always new frames coming out by top design companies. Eyeglasses are big business that everyone from superstars, cartoon characters, and fashion corporations all invest in. Did you know both Sponge Bob and Brittney Spears have their own eyeglass line? (Funny thing is I have never seen either one wear eyeglasses.) So understand that there is a fun and funky frame out there for you.
The trick is how to find the right style for you. There are a few methods that work well, let's focus on the simplest method that everyone can understand. The first aspect of frames to look at is the shape of the lenses. You will notice that some are round, some square, some cat eyes, and you can find pretty much every shape in between.
What you need to do is take a look in the mirror and notice the contour of your upper brow. Are your brows rounded, V shaped, flat, flared? Whatever they are, take note of the general shape.
Brow shape is the most important factor before picking out a pair of eyeglasses. Simply match the shape of your brow to the shape of the top of the lens.
For example, if you have a V shaped brow, you will look great in a pair of cat eye frames. Rounded frames look fantastic on people with rounded brows. Those with level brows can really pull off more flat topped frames.
If you contradict shapes, they will stand out in an uncomplimentary way. For example, someone with rounded brows who puts on a pair of cat eye style frames will have a mismatch. Reason being, as the face features curve down, the frames will continue upward. The two will visually fight for attention rather than compliment one another.
Once you have a good understanding of which general shape will work for you, it's on to color and material. This is the fun part. You can go as conservative or wild as you like. Bold plastics will make more of a statement, while thin plastics and metals will be less conspicuous. Ever popular rimless frames are lightweight and as invisible as glasses get. Remember that even if your frames are rimless, the lenses will still have a shape and you want the right shape lens for your features.
So next time you are shopping for eyeglass frames, whether it be for reading glasses, sunglasses, or general vision correction. First look in the mirror. Then have fun and try out some real fun and funky frames. Readers are inexpensive enough to get a few. And if you order ophthalmic quality frames, an optician can easily transfer the lenses to your prescription if necessary.
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