Have you ever purchased designer sunglasses online and wished you hadn't as they really don't suit your face? Don't worry, with a few tips and a good trustworthy friend to help, it's a piece of cake!
Number one, look at your basic face shape. If you are unsure, ask a good friend their opinion. Pick a colour lens to suit your skin tone, notably amber or light coloured rose tints would suit paler skins while silver or gold a darker skin. If looking for new sunglasses to play particular sports, be aware that some colours are better than others for different sports and that special lenses may be required for pursuits such as mountain climbing or snowboarding.
You are best to avoid buying designer sunglasses that have a similar frame shape to that of your face. The golden rule is to look for small glasses for a small face and larger glasses for a larger face.
Let's start with the curvier faces. If yours is round, go opposite and get a rectangular pair of wider sunglasses as these will make your face look thinner. However, head for a narrower frame if your face is heart-shaped. Should you be lucky enough to have an oval face, you are indeed fortunate as most of the shapes will suit you, particularly wider frames.
If you have a more angular diamond shaped face with a small forehead and chin but high cheekbones, you may find that a narrow oval shape will complement your face better as they will balance the shape. Square frames with rounded corners may work well, but ensure that the glasses do not extend past the high-point of the cheekbone. You can also soften the chin for triangular shaped faces by going for something that draws attention to the eyes such as an oval, perhaps with just an upper metal frame.
If your face is squarer, you need to softened the outline a little so try an oval shape frame. Should you face be more oblong the shape will be balanced by either round or square glasses that add width, for example, decorative or contrasting temples can achieve an illusion of width.
I'm sure you will also consider your hairstyle and colour when choosing your new designer sunglasses but I'm not about to go on about that as I'm sure you already know such things, especially if you already wear ordinary glasses. I wish you well with your search and sincerely hope you find what you are looking for.
Number one, look at your basic face shape. If you are unsure, ask a good friend their opinion. Pick a colour lens to suit your skin tone, notably amber or light coloured rose tints would suit paler skins while silver or gold a darker skin. If looking for new sunglasses to play particular sports, be aware that some colours are better than others for different sports and that special lenses may be required for pursuits such as mountain climbing or snowboarding.
You are best to avoid buying designer sunglasses that have a similar frame shape to that of your face. The golden rule is to look for small glasses for a small face and larger glasses for a larger face.
Let's start with the curvier faces. If yours is round, go opposite and get a rectangular pair of wider sunglasses as these will make your face look thinner. However, head for a narrower frame if your face is heart-shaped. Should you be lucky enough to have an oval face, you are indeed fortunate as most of the shapes will suit you, particularly wider frames.
If you have a more angular diamond shaped face with a small forehead and chin but high cheekbones, you may find that a narrow oval shape will complement your face better as they will balance the shape. Square frames with rounded corners may work well, but ensure that the glasses do not extend past the high-point of the cheekbone. You can also soften the chin for triangular shaped faces by going for something that draws attention to the eyes such as an oval, perhaps with just an upper metal frame.
If your face is squarer, you need to softened the outline a little so try an oval shape frame. Should you face be more oblong the shape will be balanced by either round or square glasses that add width, for example, decorative or contrasting temples can achieve an illusion of width.
I'm sure you will also consider your hairstyle and colour when choosing your new designer sunglasses but I'm not about to go on about that as I'm sure you already know such things, especially if you already wear ordinary glasses. I wish you well with your search and sincerely hope you find what you are looking for.
About the Author:
Carrie manages an very good online designer sunglasses and designer goggles store. Every item is reduced, many by over 50% so well worth a look. This store ships primarily to the UK, will ship worldwide on request.
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