Choosing the right eyewear for your face shape
Choosing the right eyewear, spectacles, or sunglasses, can do more than correct your vision or shield your eyes from the sun.
“They can enhance your overall look, complement your features, and even boost your confidence,” notes Wesley Language from Execuspecs Pinelands.
However, with so many styles available, how do you find the perfect pair for your face shape? Language explores some tips and considerations to help you make the right choice when it comes to selecting eyewear.
Firstly, we need to understand and identify the different face shapes. The most common categories are:
· Round
· Oval
· Square
· Heart
· Diamond
Each face shape has unique characteristics that can guide your eyewear selection. When it comes to spectacles, you should be looking at the following:
Round:
· Characteristics: Full cheeks, rounded chin, and equal width and length.
· Best frames: Angular frames, such as rectangular or square, define and contrast the roundness.
· Avoid: Round frames, as they can make your face appear fuller.
Oval:
· Characteristics: Balanced proportions with slightly wider cheekbones and a gently curving chin.
· Best frames: Most frame shapes work well, but rectangular or walnut-shaped frames (not too deep or narrow) are particularly flattering.
· Avoid: Frames that are too large can disrupt the natural balance of an oval face.
Square:
· Characteristics: Strong jawline, broad forehead, and square chin.
· Best frames: Round or oval frames soften the angularity and provide a nice contrast.
· Avoid: Angular and boxy frames that emphasise the squareness.
Heart:
· Characteristics: Wider forehead, high cheekbones, and a narrow chin.
· Best frames: Bottom-heavy frames add width to the lower face. Rimless and light-coloured frames can also be flattering.
· Avoid: Top-heavy frames that emphasise the upper part of the face.
Diamond:
· Characteristics: Narrow forehead and jawline with broad cheekbones.
· Best frames: Oval or cat-eye frames balance the narrow chin and forehead while accentuating the cheekbones.
· Avoid: Narrow frames that highlight the widest part of the face.
When it comes to sunglasses, here’s what you should be looking at:
Round:
· Best styles: Wayfarers, square, and rectangle shapes provide structure.
· Avoid: Round sunglasses.
Oval:
· Best styles: Aviators, oversized, and geometric shapes.
· Avoid: Too large frames that throw off the natural balance of an oval face.
Square:
· Best styles: Aviators, round, and oval shapes soften strong angles.
· Avoid: Square and rectangular frames.
Heart:
· Best styles: Cat-eye, round, and aviators add width to the lower face.
· Avoid: Top-heavy designs.
Diamond:
· Best styles: Rimless, oval, and cat-eye shapes highlight cheekbones.
· Avoid: Narrow frames that don’t balance the face’s proportions.
Language provides the following additional tips:
Consider proportion: Ensure the frames are proportionate to your face size. Oversized frames can overwhelm a small face, while small frames can look lost on a larger face.
Bridge fit: The bridge of the spectacles should fit comfortably on your nose without pinching or sliding.
Colour and material: Choose colours and materials that complement your skin tone and personal style. Tortoiseshell, black, and metallic frames are versatile choices.
Lifestyle and functionality: Consider your lifestyle needs. For active wear, durable and lightweight materials are essential.
Choosing the right spectacles and sunglasses involves more than simply picking a style you like. It’s about understanding your face shape and selecting frames that enhance your natural features.
“By considering the above, you can find eyewear that not only serves its functional purpose but also boosts your style and confidence. Remember, the perfect pair of glasses is out there; it’s merely a matter of finding the one that fits your face and personality best,” Language concludes.
Head into an Execuspecs store, or browse online, for the latest on-trend frames from Baker. Available exclusively at Execuspecs, Baker is crafted eyewear inspired by individuals, so there’s something bespoke and unique for everyone. Plus, while you’re there make sure you’re up to date with your eye health. Execuspecs offers the best and latest in optometric equipment, so your eye health is always their number one priority.
For more information visit the Execuspecs website
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