Semi-frameless eyeglass frames give you a fashionable option that is not quite as heavy or bulky as a full frame, but that provides you with more color and style options than completely frameless eyeglasses. Since semi-frameless eyeglass frames come in a variety of colors and shapes, you just need to follow some simple tips to find the ones that are right for you; whether it’s the tone of your complexion or the shape of your face, when you understand how to enhance your features, you’ll understand how to find a great pair of semi-frameless eyeglass frames.
Instructions
things you’ll need:
Optician
Eyeglass store
1 Visit an optician. An optician is able to assist you with an expert opinion about which glasses work with your face, as well as your prescription.
2 Consider your prescription. Speak with the optician to determine whether or not the prescription for your lenses works with semi-frameless frames, or if there is a particular type of lens you will need. The more intense the correction on your prescription, the thicker your lenses may need to be, as quite often a thicker lens needs a more substantial frame to house it. Since there are several options for creating thinner lenses (even for a higher correction) it is important to discuss your options with a professional.
3 Pay attention to face shape. Just like with any other eyeglasses, when you are trying to figure out how to choose semi-frameless frames, consider the following information about the shape of your face: a round face needs angular, narrow eyeglass frames; an oblong face needs glasses that have physical width and decorative temples that provide the face with a sense of width, or a lower bridge to make the nose appear shorter; an oval face needs frames as wide or slightly wider than the face; a diamond face can benefit from a detailed brow.
4 Choose color carefully. People are either “cool” or “warm” in tone; when choosing semi-frameless eyeglass frames, make sure the tone of the frame that is present matches up with your coloring. Cool complexions have blue or pink undertones, or are “olive-complected,” and warm complexions have a peach or yellow tone. Also, consider choosing semi-frameless frames that pair well with your eye and hair color. To determine whether you are “cool” or “warm,” figure out, based on skin tone, eye color, and hair color, whether you are more cool or warm, and choose semi-frameless eyeglass frames accordingly.