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Eyewear: Styles for Sample
The shape of the spectacles must take into account the size and shape of the eyes. Almond-shaped eyes need oblong or square shapes. For small eyes, the spectacles should not be too big; oval frames balance out eyes that are too wide apart and oblong frames help to make eyes that are too close together seem more widely spaced. Eyes that slant downwards at the outer corners suit frames with an upward sweep (butterfly style).Face Shape: OVAL
An oval face shape has a slightly inverted egg-shape, high cheekbones and balanced proportions (the shape, placement and size of the nose, eyes and mouth) and is considered to be the ideal face shape. It is the rarest of all the face shapes, though many people are incorrectly deemed an oval face shape by hairstylists. More frames look good on your face shape than any other. In most cases, frames need only balance with your proportions and suit your colouring, age and lifestyle. The aim when selecting eyewear is to balance the face by choosing:
- Avoid frames that are very deep or narrow.
- Frames that are as wide as or wider than the broadest part of the face.
- Frames that are the same scale as the face.
- Frames that maintain the natural balance of your face.
Eyewear: Styles
If you wear glasses permanently, they are arguably your most important accessory.
The shape, style, size, colour and material are all important factors when selecting glasses.
Basic Guidelines:
- The shape of the frame needs to complement your face shape.
- They should mirror the shape of your best internal facial features; for example, the top of the frames should mirror the curve of your brows, but should not match the external shape of your face, for instance, you do not look good with round glasses if you have a round face shape.
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The style needs to be current and appropriate. Outdated eyewear is as unflattering as outdated clothes. Some styles can even create negative responses, these include, half frames, tinted lenses and mirrored eyewear.
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The size of the frame needs to be in proportion to the size of your head. If the frames are too big, you may end up looking ‘fly eyed' and/or your head will look smaller. If they are too wide (wider than your face) you may find the glasses distorting the sides of your face making it appear as though the sides of your head are collapsing inward.
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The colour should enhance your natural colouring. Not everyone looks good in dark, heavy frames, unusual colours or Ray-Bans. A colour analysis covers what will be your best colours for glasses. Two colours that suit everyone are rose and light coloured gold.
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The frames need to be in a material that is flattering to your face. This is only second
in importance to selecting the right shape. Plastic frames only work well on young faces. As we age, plastic frames look heavy and serve only to emphasise lines and wrinkles. Light metal frames make an enormous difference and, in most cases, instantly make the wearer look much younger, as can rimless styles. Only those men who have a strong-looking face and thick, dark hair can handle thick dark frames.