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How to choose an Eyeglass Frame

October 28, 2009 by sarita

 

How to choose an eyeglass frame

 

 

Before you purchase an eyeglass, you need to determine the shape of your face and the color of your skin. By considering these two factors you can easily decide which eyeglass frame style and color can look the best on you. You should always concentrate on three main areas while choosing an eyeglass frame, according to the Vision Council of America (VCA):

Eye-wear should repeat your personal best feature (such as a blue frame to match blue eyes).

The frame shape should not be in contrast with the face shape.

The frame size should be in scale with the face size.

EYE GLASS FRAMES AND FACE SHAPE
 
  • Base-Down Triangle
  • Base-Up Triangle/ Heart shape
  • Triangular
  •  Diamond
  • Square
  • Round
  • Oblong
 
COLOR ANALYSIS
 
  • For warm skin tone
  • For cool skin tone
 
 
LENSES
 
 


 
 

Eyeglass frames & Face shape

Base-Down Triangle Face Shape

 
 

A Base-down triangular face has a narrow forehead that widens at the cheeks and chin area. To need to select those frames that can add width and emphasize the narrow, upper third of your face.Try frames that are heavily accented by the means of colors and details on the top half . 

Frames having thin rims, and vertical lines help balance bottom part of the face. 

Frame should not sit too high on the face. 

* Avoid large frames, bold colors and square shapes.

 
You can also go for the frames with cat-eye shapes.
 
Celebrity with Base- Down triangle face shape: Queen Latifah
 
 cat-eye shape glass frame

Queen Latifah

 
 

Base-Up Triangle / Heart Face Shape

 
 

This face has a very wide top third and small bottom third. You need to chose a frame that will help you minimize the width of the top of your face.

Try wearing frames that are wider at the bottom and are light in color and material.

The rimless frame styles will also suit you the best.

Celebrity with Base – up Triangle (Heart shape) : Rihanna

 

 Rimless Aviator glass frame by Ray Ban

 

 

Rihanna

 
 

Diamond Face Shape

 

A Diamond-shape face is narrower at the eye line and the jawline. The cheekbones are often high and dramatic. This is the rarest face shape. 

You need to go for the eyeglass frames that can help you highlight the eyes and bring out the cheekbones.

Try frames that have details or distinctive brow lines.

Go for those that are heavy on the top,.

You can also try rimless frames.

Keep the shape of your eyeglass oval and cat-eye shape.


Celebrity with Diamond face shape: Jennifer Lopez

 

Rimless cat eye shape glass frame

 
 

Jennifer Lopez

 
 

Eyeglass frames & Face shape

Square Face Shape

 
 

A square face has a strong jaw line and a broad forehead,. The width and length of the face are almost in same proportion. 

You need to go for the frames that can make the square face look longer and help you soften the angles.

The tops of the frames should sit high enough on the face to downplay the jawline.

Try the styles with a narrow frame.

Go for the ones that have more width than length.

Narrow, oval frames will also look great on you.

Frames that are slightly curved will work wonders for you. 


Celebrity with Square face shape: Angelina Jolie

Oval glass frame by Ray Ban

Angelina Jolie

 
 

Round Face Shape

 
 

A round face has curvilinear lines with no angles. The width and length are in the same proportion. 

Angular narrow eyeglass frames add length the face. 

Rectangular shape frames also go well with this face shape.

Frames with straight or angular lines will also suit you.

Colors like black suit this shape well.


Celebrity with Round face shape: Mandy Moore.

 Rectangular glass frame by  Ray Ban


 


 

Mandy Moore

 
 

Oblong Face Shape

 

The oblong face is more in length than in width. 

The face is characterized by  a long straight cheek line and sometimes a long nose.

Frames that can cover the center of the face should be preferred.

To shorten the face, one should try round, deep, or low-triangle shapes.

Frames with strong horizontal lines are also apt for for face-shape.


Celebrity with an Oblong face shape: Sarah Jessica Parker.

 

Round glass frame with huge  glasses by Ray ban


 

Sarah Jessica Parker

 
 

Color Analysis

Color Analysis for different skin tones

 
 

Vision Council of America has proposed some basic points for deciding the color of the frame.The main factors to consider while determining the best color palette are the color of  skin, eyes and hair.

  • All people have either a cool or warm coloring.
  • Everyone looks best in the color base of his own.
  • Eye-wear color should be in compliance with the skin tone.

 


 
 

Frames for: For Warm Skin tone

 
 

 Some frame colors best for warm coloring are: camel, khaki, gold, copper, peach, orange, coral, off-white, fire-engine red, warm blue and blond turquoise.  

 

Golden eye glass frame for warm  coloring

 
 

Frames for: For Cool Skin tone

 

The best eyeglass frame colors are are black, rose-brown, blue-gray, plum, magenta, pink, jade, blue and amber.

 
* While choosing the right pair of glasses that would suit you, the shape of your face, your hairstyle and your entire  personality should be considered.
 
* People whose long tresses is a major feature of their face should stick to very simple glasses. But people with shorter hair should opt for bolder glasses.

* Glasses in  bold colors look great on people with dark hair and complexion. But only those people who have a bold personality can carry them .A person with timid and shy personality cannot.

* Glasses matching the colors of one's eyes are preferable.

* Black contrasting glasses go well with blonds.

* If you have an angular face, round glasses will be an apt choice.

* For those with long nose, large over-sized frames are recommended. Frames having side-bars that draw attention towards the temple are also recommended.

* A high bridge with a light color will do with one's with small nose.

 
 

Plum eye glass frame for cool coloring

 

 
 

Lenses

 

While purchasing  lenses,the main points to consider are your lifestyle, your appearance, comfort and protection.

While working in office, lenses light in weight and with special anti-reflective coating , that helps reduce the glare of artificial lighting , should be considered.

 
 

 


 
 

 

Filed Under: Accessories Tagged With: aviator, Base-Down Triangle, Base-Up Triangle/ Heart shape, cat-eye shape, Choosing eyeglass frames, color analysis, cool skin tone, Diamond, Face shapes, Oblong, rimless, Round, Square, Triangular, warm skin tone



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