Do you ever get overwhelmed when you are looking for eyeglasses? There are so many options available and decisions to make. And in the end, all you really want is a pair that makes you feel good to put them on.
There are a few tips that are widely known in both the eyeglass and hair care industry. These tips revolve around a persons face shape. The principles are simple, figure out your face shape and then find a pair of glasses that contradict that shape.
In general there are only a few overall shapes a face can be. It is possible to over analyze a face shape, which you may want to do for hair styles. But when it comes to eyeglasses it is ok to keep it simple. The basic face shapes are square, oval, round, and inverted triangle or heart shaped.
Once you identify your face shape, simply look for glasses that contradict your features. For example, if you have rounded features you will look very good in a pair of glasses with stronger angles. And if you have very defined features, look for softer curves in your specs.
That takes care of the frame and lens shape. Now you can immediately limit the number of frames you will want to try on to a fraction of the overall. See how much time and frustration you have already saved yourself?
You should have a general idea of the look you want your glasses to portray. If you are after a conservative clean look, consider rimless or metal rimmed frames. For a bolder statement you may want to consider a plastic frame with a hint of color. And for fun occasions, go wild. Once you know the shape factor that will work for you, a whole new world of eyewear will be waiting for you.