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How to Find Flattering Eyeglasses

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You don’t have to spend a fortune to find Eyeglasses that are flattering. There are plenty of styles to choose from that are high on style and low on price! Here is a quick guide to help you find cheap eye glasses that flatter your face shape, skin tone and eye color

Use Contrasting Shapes

The shape of your face and the shape of the frame go hand in hand. You don’t want to match the shape, however, but rather use contrasting shapes. For instance, if you have a strong, square jaw and other angular features you want to soften those features with the curves found on round or oval shaped lenses. If you have a round face, on the other hand, the most flattering frames will be wider than deep, the way rectangular frames are. Semi-rimless frames are also a good choice for round faces as they will elongate the face and make it look thinner.

Consider Skin Undertones

The color of your skin has a lot to do with what glasses will look best on you. If your skin has pale pinkish undertones it is considered “cool.” The most flattering colors of frames for people with cool undertones will likely be:

Silver
Pewter
Blue
Gray
Magenta
Pink
Amber
Charcoal

If your skin is olive or bronze with a peachy hue, it is considered “warm.” The most flattering colors of frames for those with warm undertones are:

Coral
White
Gold
Copper
Brown
Honey
Tortoise shell

Make Your Eyes Pop

One of the most common mistakes that people make when selecting colored frames is trying to match their eye color. Instead, you want to select frames in a complimentary color to really make your eyes pop. Think of your eyes as the exclamation point on a pair of statement glasses. For example, a translucent blue frame will outline make gorgeous green eyes stand out even more. Another way to keep the attention on your eyes rather than the frames is to choose lenses with an anti-reflective coating.

Age Defying Features

Typically, the top of your glasses should be in line with the top of your face. If you want to appear older and more mature, however, men may want to consider eyeglasses that fall just below the brow line or half-glasses with a metallic frame. Women will want to avoid trendy colors and stick with a classic style and color frame to achieve a more sophisticated appearance. If you want to look younger—and who over the age of 30 doesn’t?—a cat-eyed style will be your best friend. Frames such as these that point upwards will reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sags around your eyes. Glasses with red or burgundy frames look stunning on women with gray hair, giving the face a youthful glow.

Personalize Your Style

When shopping for glasses, think of them as another way to accessorize your wardrobe and create your own personal style. If you follow these tips and choose glasses that are flattering, you will wear them with confidence no matter how much they cost. And confidence is always en vogue!