How to Buy Flattering Eye Glasses

Even as laser corrective surgery gains popularity, eyeglasses remain are a powerful way to change your appearance. They lend symmetry to your face and with the correct shape and size can highlight your best features.

Instructions

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  Decide on your desired style. Glasses can make you look smart or eccentric, make your face appear rounder or more angular or with more understated styles, give you a quiet sophistication. Determine the qualities you like and keep them in mind as you try different styles and colors.

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  Consider the shape of your face. If you have a round face, squared-off frames flatter best. If you have a square face, try rounder frames. Whatever your face shape, contrast is key.

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  Consider the size of your face. Giant lenses will look silly on your small face (unless that's the effect you're going for), and tiny lenses will get lost if you have a large face.

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  Choose a style. Horn-rimmed glasses can make you look smart, eccentric, hip or modern, depending on the specific frames. Round frames are a safe choice, and frameless lenses have a lightweight and almost invisible appearance.

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  Pick a frame color. If you have a reddish complexion, the best frame colors are warm tones--colors based in red, brown and yellow. If you have more of a yellow cast, colder and darker colors such as blue, purple and black are best. Also, try different colors to see what complements your hair color.

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  Shop in several places. Most eye-care centers have at least a few examples of every style, but don't settle for the first one you find. You may find a similar but even better pair at another retailer.