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How To Choose The Perfect Frame For Your Face Shape?
Glasses can completely change your look! Hence, having a pair of neat and presentable looking glasses is important not only in the virtual meeting but also in reality. Besides, a well-chosen frame that suits you the best is playing a significant role in emphasizing your features, creating a signature look and a memorable impression.
Besides wedding ring, glasses are just about the only accessory you will wear every day of your life.
But unlike a wedding ring, frame is sitting right in front and at the center of your face!
While choosing the right frame can be challenging for many people, we understand that it can be stressful trying to figure out the styles that work in line with your appearance, lifestyle and occupation. Whether you wish to try something new or you are buying the first pair of frames, we have put together a list of tips to help you find the perfect pair
1st – Know Your Face Shape.
The best frame should balance your face shape, not mirror it. For instance, if you have a round face, wearing round frames will only make you look rounder. In order to balance the full and circular nature of a round face, opt for boxier frames that add a bit more dimension.
Round Face
Cheek and forehead are almost the same width, chin is round and all features are uniformly shaped.
Frame Choice
Boxy or rectangular frames give you some contour, making your face look narrower. Frames should be elegant, but not too thin.
Oval Face
Chin and forehead are rather narrow, cheeks are more pronounced. Proportions of the face are usually balanced and harmonious.
Frame Choice
You are lucky as you can hold any frame shape, be it round, angular or bold! It’s only necessary to ensure the frame is not too big or small.
Square Face
Forehead, cheeks and chin are equally broad, jaw tends to be pronounced.
Frame Choice
Oval or round (soft-angled) frames help soften the angular feature. Aviator or cat-eye styles will be flattering on your face too!
Heart-Shaped or Triangular Face
Broad forehead and narrow chin, with pronounced cheeks.
Frame Choice
Cat-eye, butterfly or wayfarer styles that are pointed slightly at the temples work great! Oval and round frames will visually bring your features to a balance too.
2nd – Pick A Colour That Flatters You!
Frame colour that harmonizes your skin tone will make your face look vibrant and healthy, while colour that clashes too much with your natural complexion can either look off or pale.
Find out your skin tone!
3rd – Match Your Purpose And Personality!
Finally, your frames should reflect your personality and taste. They reflect your style as much as your shoes or shirt and should match the image you want to express to your co-workers and friends on a daily basis. Here are the things to consider about the colour and pattern of your glasses and how they will fit your daily life.
Business and Professional
Classic shapes, traditional colours and patterns are ideal when trying to maintain a professional appearance, instilling a sense of confidence and professionalism interacting with colleagues or clients. Other than conservative tones like brown, black, silver or gold, frames with tortoise shell and subtle stripes are excellent styles to complement the professional look.
Fashionable and Creative
Don’t be afraid to go bold! Modern shapes, flourishing cutouts and colorful frames are exciting ways to show off your creative side and add a finishing flair to your gorgeous outfit. Go for daring modern shapes or vintage looks that fit you!
Students and Academics
Focus on your personal style while adding a touch of professionalism to your look. Look for frames that fit the tone of your field while still letting some of your own personality shine through. But bear in mind to obey your school’s rules and regulations, if any.
4th – Get The Right Frame Material.
Frames are available in an enormous selection of different brands and materials. While looking for a suitable frame, we must not only pay attention to the style and aesthetic effect, but also to the fitting and material used.
To ensure the best pair of glasses is dispensed, we do not stop with the lens choice! Instead, it is extended to the material of frame to match the wearer’s lifestyle, living environment and weather.
Plastic Frames
Plastic frames are the most popular choice, because they are usually less expensive, more lightweight and more importantly, they come in a variety of colours and styles! Frames with plastic materials are often made of Cellulose Acetate, Cellulose Acetate Propionate, Polyamide, TR90, Ultem, Nylon, Blended Nylon, Optyl or Injected Plastic.
Types of plastic materials that are commonly seen in Malaysia:
Metal Frames
Metal frames often made of Pure Gold, Platinum, Pure Titanium, Beta-Titanium, Nickel, Monel, Flexon, Stainless Steel and Aluminium. Each metal comes with a distinctive set of features and characteristics. Types of metal materials that are commonly seen in Malaysia are:
Of course, in addition to choosing the right frame materials, the comfort level of a pair of glasses is contributed by the fitting too!
Glasses frames vary in different sizes, frames that are too big will eventually hide your appealing facial features, hence get the right one! Besides, the comfort level of a pair of glasses can be associated with the adjustment of temple and nose pad as well.
To enhance the overall wearing comfort of a pair of glasses, a well-adjusted frame can never be neglected. Our optometrists are professionally trained to guide you through frame selection and adjustment to offer you an optimal wearing experience.
Finally, regardless of the type or quality of a pair of glasses, it needs maintenance once in a while too! Here in Eye & Glasses Optometrist, we provide free services to your glasses for life. Feel free to visit us and we wish to meet you real soon!