Glasses come in all shapes, sizes and colours, which can make shopping for them overwhelming.
How do you know which ones are right for you?
This three step guide will walk you through all you need to know, so you can feel confident picking a pair that will compliment you perfectly!
Step 1 - Face shapes
Start by looking in the mirror, pull your hair back and look at your facial structure.
Follow this guide to determine your face shape and match it to your ideal frame shape:
Round face
Soft Cheeks with visibly minimal cheekbones
Rounded chin
The best glasses to fit a round face are:
Square
Rectangle
These frames add shape and definition to the face, which makes it appear longer.
Square face
Strong jaw
Wide forehead
The best glasses to fit a square face are:
Round
Oval
These frames appear rounder on the angles of the face, for a softer look.
Heart face
Wide forehead
Narrow chin
The best glasses to fit a heart face are:
Rimless
Round
These frames create more balance between the forehead and the chin.
Diamond face
Narrow forehead
Narrow jaw
Wide cheekbones
The best glasses to fit a diamond face are:
Oval
Cat eye
These frames highlight the eye area and balance out the facial features.
Long / Rectangular face
Longer than it is wide
Narrow
The best glasses to fit a longer face are:
Tall
Wide framed
Bold styles
These frames add width to the face.
Oval face
Balanced shape
Soft / Curved chin and forehead
The best glasses to fit an oval face are:
Square
Round
Geometric
Most frames suit this shaped face.
Step 2 - Hair Colour
Hair colour can play a part in which glasses may suit you! Below are some guides of which colour may fit you best:
The best coloured frames for dark hair - Black/Brown:
Black
Tortoise
Gold
Olive
The best coloured frames for Warm Blonde hair - Golden/Honey:
Brown
Tortoise
Gold
Olive
The best coloured frames for Cool Blonde hair - Platinum/Ash:
Silver
Transparent
Soft pink
Light blue
The best coloured frames for Red hair:
Green
Gold
Copper
Warm Brown
The best coloured frames for Grey/White hair:
Purple
Blue
Black
Transparent
Step 3 - Skin tone
Not sure about your skin tone? One easy way to check is to look at the veins in your wrist:
If they look blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone.
If they look green, you have a warm skin tone.
If you see both, you’re likely neutral.
The best colour frames to match Cool skin tones includes:
Silver
Grey
Black
Blue
Purple
The best colour frames to match Warm skin tones includes:
Gold
Brown
Olive
Yellow
Bronze
Most coloured frames match Neutral skin tones, you could try:
Soft colours
Muted colours
Transparent
Black
Brown
Choosing the right frames can be made easier by following our guide! However, finding the perfect pair of glasses isn’t all about style. More importantly, it’s about feeling confident in yourself.
Although it can be overwhelming choosing the right pair for you, our in-store stylists can make it easier by recommending hand-picked frames to suit your face, by carefully breaking down the selection amount!
If you would like to further elevate your style, try our personal shopping services in-store or at home, with expert Stylist Amy, at Eyesite Prive:
BY SACHA CARLENE