What are the best glasses for my face shape?
Now, select your face shape
- Oval. An oval face has slightly wider cheekbones and a gentle narrowing at the forehead and jaw.
- Heart. A heart face is widest at the forehead and gradually narrows through to the jaw.
- Round. …
- Square. …
- Triangle.
Your frame should rest with equal weight on your ears and nose, gripping your temples lightly. You can see the correct fit visually when the width of the frame is equal to the width of your face from ear to ear, and there is no gap, or only a very slight gap, between the top of your nose and the bridge of the frame.
How to Measure to Determine Your Face Shape
Measure Your Face
- Measure across your forehead at the widest point.
- Measure the widest length across your cheekbones.
- Measure your jawline at its widest point.
- Measure the length of your face by using the “cross shape method.” Put the ruler just under the eyes and measure from ear to ear (stop where the ear begins).
What kind of glasses are in style?
- 70’s-80’s Oversized Square Eyeglasses.
- Thin & Lightweight Metal Eyeglasses.
- Sporty Aviator Glasses.
- Circle Round Glasses.
- Vintage Cat-Eye Glasses.
- Dapper Semi-Rimless Glasses (Clubmaster)
- Slim, Narrow Oval & Rectangular Tiny Reading Glasses.
- Stylish Flat Top Glasses.
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Your frame should rest with equal weight on your ears and nose, gripping your temples lightly. You can see the correct fit visually when the width of the frame is equal to the width of your face from ear to ear, and there is no gap, or only a very slight gap, between the top of your nose and the bridge of the frame.
How wide should your glasses be?
How do you know what skin tone you are?
Hold a white piece of paper up to your face.
- If your skin appears yellowish or sallow beside the white paper, you have a warm skin tone.
- If your skin appears pink, rosy, or blueish-red, then you have a cool skin tone.
- If your skin appears gray, your skin probably has an olive complexion with a neutral undertone.
- Do I have warm or cool undertones?
Warm undertones range from peach to yellow and golden. Some people with warm undertones also have sallow skin. Cool undertones include pink and bluish hues. If you have a neutral undertone, this means that your undertones are roughly the same color as your actual skin tone.
Warm undertones range from peach to yellow and golden. Some people with warm undertones also have sallow skin. Cool undertones include pink and bluish hues. If you have a neutral undertone, this means that your undertones are roughly the same color as your actual skin tone.
What are jewel tone colors?
- Jewel tone colors are richly saturated hues named for gems including sapphire blue, ruby red, amethyst purple, citrine yellow, and emerald green. …
- Blue is associated with serenity and loyalty and is a top choice to color block with complementary colors like emerald or citrine.
What Colour glasses suit GREY hair?
Glasses for grey hair. Light grey hair will give you the freedom to try more bright and bold colours. Opt for rich, deep shades like red, brown, navy, blue, purple and tortoiseshell.
What color glasses go with hazel eyes?
Hazel eyes include green, brown, and gold colors, and hazel is one of the most unusual eye colors. People with hazel eyes, like actress Rashida Jones, can complement their natural looks by choosing glasses in earthy colors, like muted tans, browns, and greens. Earth tones complement and draw attention to hazel eyes.
What color glasses go with white hair?
Like black, gray and white hair can be warm or cool. Salt-and-pepper and white hair is typically cool, while gray tends to be warmer. All shades of gray and white pair very well with brighter, more vibrant colors like bright red or purple. Avoid beige or brown frames – these colors can dull your features.
What color glasses look best with green eyes?
We recommend brown or other earthy tones. These subdued frame colors always look good with green eyes. If you want to be bold, consider gold or purple frames.
How should glasses fit eyebrows?
The top of your glasses frame should follow the line of your eyebrows. Avoid having too much eyebrow above or below the frames (N.B. Sunglasses should always cover your eyebrows, or risk looking cartoonish.) Eyes should sit at the centre of each frame.
(updated 01-06 019)
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