There is no need to make a spectacle of yourself anymore with
the wrong glasses on the right face. Here's an easy guide to
eyeglass shopping that will eliminate the guesswork and replace
it with facts and tips on how to get the right eyeglasses for
your face.
Before you begin your search, take a good hard look a your face.
To determine your face shape first brush your hair back and
go to the mirror. There are four basic face shapes. Which one
are you? Square, round, oval oblong or heart shaped.
A SQUARE face has plenty of angles. Especially around the jaw
and cheeks. Your glasses should be the direct opposite - soften
your square jaw line and square forehead. Your top picks will
be pretty oval frames and round soft bottoms. If the glasses
have to many angles, you'll tend to look boxy and more Masculine.
(Christie Brinkley, Yasmin Bleeth)
A ROUND face your full, sensuous faces look fabulous in modified
geometrics- they'll add a variety of interesting angles. With
the right angle of blush on a cheek you can create a contour
of cheekbone. Glasses can do the same. Go for softened squares
and rectangles, a bit wider than your face. Try frames where
the temples have design and artistry to accentuate the sides.
Your biggest eyeware no-no: circular frames. (Cristina Ricci)
An Oval face is longer than it is wide, and has a symmetrically
shaped chin to forehead ratio. Almost any shape fits you but
size is the key. If you go too wide it will appear that your
eyes are close set, and if it is too narrow they will lengthen
your face. A tip for you is that the width of the frames should
just come to the widest part of your jaw. (Sheryl Crowe, Jennifer
Lopez)
An OBLONG face has a long jaw and a high forehead. The best
look here is one that will create balance. You'll need as frame
that has a horizontal line to add some needed width and little
bit of depth to shorten the jaw and break up your facial length.
You'll look excellent in a softened square or butterfly shape
(that has a fullness on the outer edge. Another neat balancing
trick: mid to low temples (arms, sidepieces) that will visually
shorten the area of cheek to chin line. (Cher, Alanis Morrisette)
A HEART shaped face would be simply overwhelmed by large specs.
A wide forehead, high cheeks and narrow jaw with a small chin
looks best in a soft cat's eye shape. Frames with a soft bottom
and a swept up top that curve at the corners will help to balance
out your little chin (Calista Flockheart, Valerie Bertinelli).
To break it down, choose shapes that are the opposite of your
face shape. Your eyebrows should contour the shape of the frame,
The width should not exceed the widest part of your jaw and
the specs should never rest on your cheeks.
Feeling pretty in you eyeglasses is easy if you take the time
to find one that matches your face shape, complexion and lifestyle
needs. Keep your eyes open for some more tips on how to buy
the right specs, for you!
Written by Ruth Domber
10/10 Optics
168 5th Ave.
NYC, NY 10010
212 366-1010
OPTICS1010@aol.com
www.1010optics.com
