How to Choose Eye Glasses

Your eyeglasses are an integral part of your style, especially if you have a permanent prescription that must be worn constantly. The wrong pair can make your face look disproportionate or washed out, but the right pair can make you look fashionable and well put together. Choose eyeglasses that flatter the shape and color of your face, along with your own personal sense of style.

Consider Your Face Shape

Some frame shapes can make the curves and angles of your face look disproportionate, depending on how your face is shaped. When shopping for new frames, start by trying on shapes that are more likely to flatter your face.

Consider frames that are square, rectangular, or geometric, since these add sharp angles to the soft curves of your face. Most other frames flatter this face shape fairly well, however.

• Avoid frames that are excessively large.

Look for tall frames if you have a narrow, oblong face. These help create the illusion of a shorter face. Also consider broad glasses with accented top rims and decorative details at the temple, since these features add width.

• Avoid small, short frames that look out of proportion.

Try angular frames that sharpen your facial features if you have a round face. Horizontal shapes and rectangles are especially useful in making your face look thinner. Also consider frames with temples that connect at the top of the frame to help create the illusion of face length.

• Avoid small, round frames that look out of proportion and emphasize the curves of your face.

Shop for oval frames that maintain the balance of your face if you have a diamond-shaped face. Also look at upswept frames and rimless styles, both of which show off your cheekbones.

• Avoid narrow frames that make your eye line look narrower than usual