These days just about everybody loves sunglasses. They come with us wherever we go and most of us take every opportunity to browse the displays trying them on to see how cool we look. They are quickly becoming an indispensable fashion item. Not only do they protect our eyes from harmful UV rays but they also simply ooze attitude. The world, in particular the fashion world, looks a whole lot trendier through the lenses of fashionable sunglasses. Now there is a huge range of trendy frames available for those who need prescription sunglasses. We can afford to be a bit more adventurous with sunglasses than we might be with our every day glasses.
However, even the trendiest frames will lose their appeal if they don’t suit your face. Here are some handy tips on picking the right sunglasses for your face:
With a square face you are best to pick frames with a high top to counterbalance the jaw line. Look for curved styles like wrap or aviator.
Round faces suit dark colours such as deep tortoise-shell or black. Look for straight or angular styles with dark lenses. Square frames can be flattering.
Triangular faces look best with thin rims and vertical lines to complement the broad forehead and slimmer mouth and chin. Smooth fine oval-shaped frames with dark lenses also suit your face.
Rather longer than the square face the oblong face requires a frame that is centred as much as possible. Keep away from heavy bridges, bright colours and large square shapes. Try a classic frame that has been given a fresh look to be really fashionable.
If you are lucky enough to have an oval shape you can pick almost any shape but you will still need to choose a frame that is the correct size for your face.
As well as considering the shape of the frame with regard to the shape of your face you also need to match the frames to your nose. A large nose is balanced by oversize frames. Long noses look good with frames with a double bridge and high sidebars which emphasise the temples. Short noses are complemented by sunglasses in a light shade with a high bridge.
When choosing sunglasses that will look great on you try, and find the shape that is diametrically opposed to yours as this will give you a balanced look. Try on different shapes, colours and styles until you find the frames that express your style. If you take the time to choose the frames that suit your face you will look so fashionable that nobody will guess that you are wearing prescription sunglasses.