While many of us use eyewear for practical functions like sun protection and vision correction, it can also be a tool for expressing your personality and sense of style. In fact, a previous article cites research findings indicating that 39% of people in London consider cosmetic appeal as one of the primary factors when purchasing sunglasses. Since sunglasses come in a variety of frame styles and designs, they can serve as a versatile and fashionable accessory.
This fashion-forward idea also applies to eyeglasses, as you no longer have to worry about appearing dorky or uncooleven if you have a prescription. Nowadays, you can easily find a pair of specs that balances style and functionality, so here are some tips on looking as good in eyeglasses as you do in sunglasses.
Select the right frame shape
The first step to finding glasses that complement your look is to consider your face shape. Online eyewear retailer Glasses Direct has a helpful guide for choosing the best glasses for your face shape, mainly by highlighting which frame shapes to avoid and recommending flattering frames in return. For example, oblong faces suit bold, square shapes like the Scout Calina to offset their long, straight cheek lines. Meanwhile, rimless, angular styles like the retailer’s in-house Taylor frames are ideal for creating angles for soft and round face shapes.
Choose flattering frame colours
Aside from frame shape, it also helps to choose a colourthat matches your skin tone. Cool skin tones look best when wearing frames that are on the cool end of the colourspectrum, such as deep purple, emerald, grey, black, and blue. A perfect example is the Boss 1597 model from the autumn/winter eyewear collection by Safilo, which features rectangular optical frames made of bio-based acetate and available in colours like black and transparent green. On the other hand, bold colours like red, coral, beige, amber, and gold help those with warm-toned skin glow even brighter. Basing your eyewear choice on the colour of your hair, eyes, and wardrobe can also help you find flattering frames.
Experiment with makeup
Beyond eyewear choices, you can also enhance your sense of style when wearing glasses by experimenting with makeup looks. British Vogue listed makeup tips for glasses wearers, starting with rethinking your eyeshadow technique based on your prescription. To illustrate, far-sighted glasses magnify the eyes, so it’s best to keep your eyeshadowsimple and well-blended. Since near-sighted glasses do the opposite and make your eyes smaller, you can use flesh tones along the waterline to open them up. Blush placement is also key to highlighting your features, so make sure your application takes into account your frame shape and size.
Style your hair and accessories
Lastly, create a holistic look by ensuring your hair also works with your glasses. If you have bigger, more voluminous hair, balance the proportions by opting for minimalist frames, such as the small, oval frames from brands like Miu Miu, which are currently in trend. Meanwhile, those with shorter hairstyles can go for oversized frames. Make sure that your glasses and accessories don’t compete for attention by matching statement frames with delicate jewellery, and simple frames with bolder, more striking pieces.
As long as you know which elements to prioritise when shopping for frames and styling them, wearing glasses would never hold you back from looking and feeling your best.
