How to Look Great with Glasses

Selecting a Frame Shape for Your Face

Wear square or rectangular frames if you have a soft, round face. Give your face a little structure by wearing frames with hard angles. If the bottom of the frames are resting on your cheeks, look for narrower frames with horizontal rectangles. Avoid wearing round or oval frames because these can make your face appear even softer.

Try oval or round frames to balance your angular, square face. If your face already has hard lines, such as a firm jaw or noticeable brow, choose frames that soften your angles. For example, wear round or oval frames that have a thin frame. If you have a rectangular face, you should also wear rounded frames. Thick or bold frames can overwhelm your features so try to find a nice balance that fits your face well. However, if you have a long, narrow face, wear glasses that are more horizontal to counteract the length of your face.

Choose wide or cat eye frames if you have a heart-shaped face. Heart-shaped faces look like upside-down triangles, so look for wide frames that can balance the lower half of your face. Try on frames that have heavy bottom lines or are rounded along the edges.Tip: If you have a triangular face, look for frames with heavier tops that can bring attention up towards your eyes and forehead. Try not to wear glasses that have a heavy top line or accentuate your forehead.

Try on a variety of styles if you have an oval or oblong face. If your facial features are balanced, you can really pull off almost any style of glasses. Have fun trying on a variety of frames until you find something that matches your personality. For example, you might like oversized square frames or smaller cat eye frames. Keep in mind that oval frames are also great for oval-shaped faces.

Choose half-rimmed or two-toned frames if you have a triangular face. Frames that highlight your cheekbones are great if you have a narrow chin and forehead. Try frames that have a darker top line and a lighter bottom line. This can help break up your upper and lower face. Pick wide frames instead of narrow ones since narrow frames can extend the appearance of your cheekbones even more.

Matching Glasses to Your Personal Style

Pick modern frames or bright colors if you have a bold, unique style. Try frames that have unusual cutouts or patterns and don't shy away from fun colors, such as teal, purple, bright red, or orange. Eye-catching frames can draw attention to your creative style. If you don't want to wear your fun frames all the time, consider having a few different pairs so you can wear more conservative frames as needed.

Choose classic frames for a professional look. If you usually wear conservative styles, you probably enjoy classic or vintage shapes, such as oval, rectangular, or cat eye frames. These work well with black, brown, metal, or tortoiseshell frames.Tip: If you don't have much time to follow the current fashion, classic frames are a great choice because they'll never go out of style. If you frequently wear suits, ensure the frame color will compliment your suit colors.

Wear clear frames for the most flexibility. If you have a hard time choosing one style to wear or you like to switch up your look, invest in a pair of clear frames. You can wear these with sporty outfits, fun nighttime looks, or casual work clothes. Clear frames are a fun choice because they produce less of a visual interruption when somebody looks at your face. You can also wear rimless glasses if you don't want a bold or thick frame.

Choose a frame color that compliments your eye color. Although black frames go with anything and are easy to dress up or down, don't be afraid of wearing colorful frames. The frames can bring out the color of your eyes if you choose complimentary frames. For example, if your eyes are: Blue: blue or grey frames Brown: gold, green, tortoiseshell frames Green: brown, gold, red, or tortoiseshell frames Hazel: rich green or gray frames Grey: silver or grey frames

Wear your glasses with confidence. If you have your own sense of style, you probably feel pretty comfortable with your clothes and your look. Remind yourself that your glasses are just another part of your unique style! If you don't like the way you look in your glasses, it might be time to try a new pair, especially if you don't think the glasses match your look.

Accentuating Your Look

Trim your brows to keep a defined shape. Bushy eyebrows can compete with the top of your eyeglass's frame, so get them trimmed regularly. You can get your brows trimmed at most hair salons or do it yourself with scissors or an electric trimmer. If your brows aren't very large, you can use tweezers to pluck stray hairs.

Apply eyeliner and eyeshadow so your makeup is visible behind the lenses. If you have thin frames, you won't need bold eyeliner, but a thin line along with eyeshadow can help your eyes stand out. Apply a thicker eyeliner and heavy eyeshadow if you have thick frames.Tip: If your lashes hit your lenses, try curling them so they curve away from your glasses. You might want to apply concealer under your eyes if you notice the glasses are casting shadows.

Wear a bold lip color to balance heavy frames. If you're wearing thick frames, it will bring a lot of attention to your eyes. This can make the rest of your face appear neutral so add a splash of color to your lips to keep things interesting. Try a red, pink, or coral lipstick that works well with your skin tone. If you don't want to wear bold lipstick, try lipgloss. This will add a bright shine to your lips that can balance the heavy frames.

Choose small hats or hair accessories when you wear your glasses. Wearing a large hat, bold headband, or puffy scarf along with your glasses can hide your facial features. Instead of overwhelming your look, accessorize with a small hat, such as a fedora or beret. If you wear hair accessories, use small barrettes or clips instead of scrunchies or headbands.

Wear a hairstyle that compliments your frames. Your glasses shouldn't compete with your hair and your hair shouldn't overwhelm the frames. Try to balance the size of your hair with the size of your frames. For example, if you have large frames, a very short haircut will make the frames appear even larger, so try a hairstyle with a lot of volume. Small frames look great with wavy hairstyles or blunt haircuts. If you have a receding hairline, wear thick frames. The bold frames can break up the lines of your face and accentuate your features.

Coordinate your jewelry with the color of your frames. If you wear rings, bracelets, watches, or earrings, try to match the tone of the metal with the tone of the frame. For example, if you have warm-toned green, tortoise, or brown frames, wear gold jewelry. If you have cool-toned frames, such as silver or clear, wear silver jewelry.Tip: If you have black frames, you can wear any type of jewelry. Choose small earrings or studs instead of long, dangling earrings, which can compete with the glasses.