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Glasses can transform your appearance or enhance it. They are a versatile accessory that can elevate your overall look. Women can enhance their style by choosing glasses that suit their face shape, personality, and by coordinating with hair and makeup.
Step-by-Step Guide
Choosing the Right Frames for Your Face Shape
Select frames that complement your face shape. Determine your face shape to find frames that flatter your features. Online charts can help you identify your face shape. Also, be mindful of frame styles that may not suit your face shape.
- Round: Notable curves on both sides of the face with less defined angles and similar width and length.
- Oval: Balanced features with a slightly narrower chin than forehead.
- Oblong: Longer face with a straight cheek line and possibly a longer nose.
- Base-down triangle: Narrow forehead widening at the cheeks and chin.
- Base-up triangle: Wide top-third area of the face and a narrow bottom third.
- Diamond: Narrow eye and jawline with broad, high cheekbones.
- Square: Strong jawline and wide forehead with proportional width and length.
For round faces, avoid round glasses. Opt for square or rectangular frames to contrast and balance your face shape. Steer clear of round or rimless frames as they emphasize roundness.
Choose wide frames for oval faces. Look for frames with a strong bridge and width that extends beyond the widest part of your face. Geometric shapes work well. Avoid oversized frames that cover too much of your face.
Balance an oblong face with longer frames. Opt for frames with depth rather than width. Look for decorative elements on the sides and a low bridge. Avoid small or round frames.
Opt for cat-eye or wide frames for triangle faces. Highlight the narrow upper third of base-down faces with top-heavy frames or cat-eye styles. For base-up triangles, choose frames wider at the bottom. Light colors and rimless styles work well.
Consider cat-eye frames for diamond faces. Cat-eye or oval frames accentuate narrow foreheads and chins while enhancing cheekbones. Avoid boxy or narrow frames.
Avoid angular frames for square faces. Square-faced individuals should opt for high-bridge oval or round frames. Angular and boxy frames draw attention to angular features, creating a bulky appearance.
Matching Glasses with Facial Features
Show off your best feature with glasses. Choose frames that highlight your favorite facial feature, such as eye color or cheekbones. Experiment with matching or contrasting colors to accentuate your features.
Find frame colors that suit your skin tone. Your skin tone should complement your frames for a better look. Cool tones match well with silver, pink, blue, and dark tortoise frames, while warm tones pair nicely with gold, beige, and olive green frames.
Balance your eyebrows with your frames. Ensure your eyebrows match your frame style. Bold frames call for simple, neutral eyebrows, while plain frames allow for more emphasis on your eyes with filled-in eyebrows.
Choosing Glasses That Suit Your Lifestyle
Match your glasses with your style. Consider your wardrobe style like preppy, edgy, vintage, or athletic. Choose frames that align with your style, such as cat-eye for vintage or semi-round for preppy looks.
Create a professional image with suitable frames. Opt for conservative frames like oval, rectangle, or almond for serious business environments. Stick to colors like gold, silver, brown, gray, and burgundy for a professional touch.
Opt for comfortable glasses for an active lifestyle. Choose glasses with features like polarized or polycarbonate lenses for durability. Wraparound glasses can also be a good choice to keep them secure during activities.
Choose functional glasses for parenting. Functional doesn't mean sacrificing style. Consider frames like ovals, soft cat-eyes, or upswept rectangles with metal accents or simple patterns. Colors like black, silver, gray, plum, and soft green can add a stylish touch.
Express your fashion sense with your glasses. Don't hesitate to try unique and colorful styles to showcase your creativity. Consider modern metal frames with geometric designs or large frames in vibrant colors or patterns like flowers to express your quirky style.
Enhancing Your Look with Hair and Makeup
Showcase your frames with an updo. Highlight your bold frames and facial features by styling your hair in an updo like a high bun or sleek chignon. Pair this with eye-catching makeup and bold lip color to ensure your glasses and face stand out.
Maintain a natural look with long hair. If you have long hair, consider curling the ends and pinning back one or both sides for a relaxed appearance that complements your frames.
Choose frames that complement your haircut. Take your glasses to your stylist for your next haircut to ensure they complement each other. Square frames go well with long, straight hair, while light frames suit bangs. Match light frames with bold haircuts and bold frames with simpler hairstyles.
Choose frames that complement your hair color. Match your frames' color with the basic tone of your hair. Dark or metallic frames go well with brown or black hair, while light rims or rimless frames are suitable for blonde hair. Redheads can experiment with various frame colors except for white or yellow.
Experiment with eye makeup. Don't leave your eyelids bare behind your glasses. Enhance your glasses' style with eye makeup like eyeliner and eye shadow. Highlight your eyes with a cat-eye look or light eye shadow, but avoid using dark and bold eye shadow that may overshadow your eyes.
Enhance your frames with lipstick. Match your lipstick with your frames for a coordinated look. Try cherry red lipstick with black square frames, red-orange with caramel frames, or bold lipstick with any glasses. Colors like coral, wine, and fuchsia are versatile choices.
Helpful Tips
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Before purchasing eyeglasses, try on several pairs to find the best fit. Visit a frame store in person to try different frames before making a decision.
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Many frame retailers offer virtual try-ons through their online stores. You can upload a picture and see how different frames look on your face virtually.
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Consider having multiple pairs of glasses for different occasions. You can have a funky pair for casual wear and a professional pair for work, for example.
Important Notes
- Before shopping for glasses, set a budget to avoid overspending on a pair that you love.
