Different Types of eyeglasses and sunglasses can bring different changes in how the face looks. Choosing the right eyewear can help bring out the best features of your face and give you a more flattering overall look. Here are the top tips for choosing the best eyewear for your face shape and personal style.

Sharpen soft features with rectangular frames

People with round or oval face shapes, those who have round cheeks can get the illusion of sharper angles and a narrower face with rectangular frames. Paired with bold angular lines, rectangular frames can give the face the sharp angles that it needs to balance round and soft features. One important thing to remember when choosing rectangular frames is to make sure that the bottom curve of the frame rests just right above the cheekbones to get the desired effect.

Use round frames for sharp, angular face shapes

A square face can be softened with curves that you can get with round frames. A person with a square face tends to have a wide forehead and square cheekbones and jaw, so the round curves of the frame can help soften these angles. To make sure that the frame is not swallowed up by the angles of the face, make sure that the width is slightly wider than the width of the cheekbones.

Dark-colored frames tend to go with any occasion

If you prefer having to use one piece of eyewear for work and play, make sure it is a dark-colored one. This goes well with any occasion and with any wardrobe, whether you need to dress down or up. Black is a classic color, but navy blue, a very dark hunter green and even dark chocolate are also great choices. If you have more color options, choose frames in colors that are not contrary to your hair or skin color. For example, brightly colored frames work best on dark skin tones. Frames with a soft brown or burgundy color will look great on pale skin.

Choose the right bridge to accentuate the eyes

A thin or clear bridge can help you accentuate your eyes if your eyes are set close to each other. If you want your eyes to appear closer together, opt for a solid and colored bridge.

Consider the color of your hair

The color of your frames can also affect how attention is directed to your hair. Light colored frames tend to keep the attention on your hair. If you want the attention on your face, opt for thick or brightly-colored frames.

Go rimless for simple and unobtrusive frames

If you want eyewear that is simple and unobtrusive, rimless frames are suitable. These are great for small and narrow face shapes and provide a very sophisticated look.

Choose eyewear with thick frames to showcase personality and style

Thick frames are back in a big way, especially with trends in fashion going in the retro and minmalist direction. Thick, black frames are the most popular and they come in so many different shapes that will flatter any face shape.

The perfect eyewear can help you accentuate your best features and give you a more interesting look. Show off your character with the right choices for shape and color with the tips above.

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