Eyeglasses frames

Your glasses make personal statement about you!

What do your eyeglass frames say about you?
Choosing eye glasses frames that are right for you is important if you want to look great!

They make a major statement about you and your personal style. Eyeglass frames draw attention to your eyes, when considering your appearance, you must take it into consideration.
The style of eyeglass frame you choose can reveal not only your style, but your job, habits and economic status as well.

It is important to take into consideration your face shape, eyebrow shape, your coloring, your lifestyle, your needs, your personality, yours EVERYTHING before choosing eyeglasses frames.  It is the most powerful accessory!

There are many categories that help determine your exact eyeglass frame style: material, color, shape, decoration, your lifestyle, your needs, your financial possibilities, ... Each of these categories contributes to your overall appearance, and your overall style statement.

Some general guidelines to look for include

• The top of the frame should never cover the eyebrows, and the bottom should hit right above the cheekbone.
• Women and older people who are looking for more lift to their faces should choose frames that are softer on the bottom and have angles at the top of the frame.
• Frames that match the arch of the eyebrow are also flattering to your face.

How to get it right

Eyeglasses and frames are available in many shapes and sizes to suit individual tastes and needs. When you visit an optical shop, picking out just the right frame for the look you love can be confusing. These tips will make your eyewear shopping easier and more fun:

Narrow down your choices in frames

Before you visit the optical store, think about what you want:

• Do you want a frame that's delicate or bold, retro or modern, conservative or "out there"?
• Are there any current fashion trends you really like?
• Are you going to wear this frame all the time, mainly at work or just when you go out on the town?
• Do you want a designer label?
• What colors are you are drawn to, what are your hair and skin colors, and what are the main colors in your wardrobe?
• What is your face shape?
• What do you like or not like about your current eyeglasses?

How to find good fit, comfort and durability

According to studies, most women are more interested in the way eyeglasses look, while most men are more interested in comfort and fit. But let's face it. Even if a frame looks great, you aren't going to wear it if the fit is uncomfortable. And if your new eyeglasses are sitting in a drawer somewhere, you certainly aren't getting your money's worth.
If a frame looks good, but it slides off your nose. Your optician can fix this during the final fitting, by adjusting the temple length or the way the temple tips wrap around your ears.

• If the front is too wide and doesn't fit your face. Your optician could order the frame in another size. If it doesn't come in another size, you could be fitted with a different brand of frame that's very similar. Also, some manufacturers have released petite collections with frames that fit smaller faces.
• If the nose pads are uncomfortable. Often the optician can replace the nose pads with more comfortable ones or can find a similar style of frame with better pads.
• Durability is another factor that seems to appeal more to men than to women. But you really don't want to buy a frame that falls apart after a few months.
• How many frames do you need?
• We don't hesitate to buy more than one pair of shoes, so why do many of us balk at buying more than one pair of eyeglasses? It's okay to view eyeglasses as another fun fashion accessory too.

If you are not confident with your choice, you should take with you someone you trust with your image, or to hire a professional image consultant who you trust.