| The ideal frame size is one that balances your face | | | | careful to avoid large shapes that emphasize the |
| and is proportionate to your features. Get your style | | | | angles of your face. To widen a narrow face, |
| consultant to advise if in doubt, but ideally, the top of | | | | rectangular or round frames are ideal since they will |
| your frame should be even with your eyebrows | | | | add width. |
| whilst the base of your glasses should not go too far | | | | Consideration should also be given to whether your |
| down your cheeks, which can have the very | | | | eyes are wide or close set. If wide, then choose |
| undesirable effect of making your face look 'droopy'. | | | | strong, dark bridges which will help to give the illusion |
| Nowadays there is a wonderful array of fashionable | | | | of bringing your eyes together, if you have close-set |
| frame colours. However, if you are only choosing one | | | | eyes then opt for clear or narrow bridges which will |
| pair of glasses then they should be in a good neutral | | | | lighten your face and make your eyes appear wider. |
| colour. Glasses and frames can be very expensive so | | | | If you have a longish nose choose a low or dark |
| for everyday use try to choose a mid-tone neutral | | | | bridge to shorten the nose but if you have a short |
| colour such as grey, tortoiseshell or olive which will | | | | nose then a high or clear bridge is the better option |
| suit most skin colours. | | | | since it will make a small nose look longer. |
| Frames need to either contrast or complement the | | | | The choices for sunglasses is endless and it can be |
| shape of your face. For example, if you have a round | | | | great fun choosing a pair in an unusual metal design |
| face then opting for round glasses would be very | | | | or a fun colour as long as it suits your style and |
| uninteresting and give the wrong image but by | | | | colouring. However, if you need to invest in a |
| choosing square or rectangular styles with frames | | | | prescription pair of sunglasses then a neutral frame |
| that are slightly wider than your face will give | | | | colour is probably better so that they blend well with |
| definition and help to balance your rounder face. If | | | | all your summertime outfits. |
| you have a square or rectangular shaped face, | | | | Consider visiting a style consultant if you have doubts |
| rounded or oval styles that are lightweight with | | | | as to what colour and style will suit you best. |
| softened edges are best for you. You should be | | | | |