Post by shanseo01 on Feb 3, 2012 13:58:28 GMT -5
Sunglasses are more than just fashion accessories. For many, they're a must-have, a can't-walk-out-the-door-without-them type of thing, that are just as important as wearing a shirt and a pant.
First and foremost, here are a few tips for every face shape:
* The frames of the sunglasses should never hide the eyebrows.
* Match the color of your rims with the color of your hair.
* Rimless sunglasses such as Aviators are an ideal for nearly every face shape.
* Your frame's edges are supposed to stick out a little bit past the widest part of your face.
FACE SHAPE GUIDE
SQUARE FACE
Facial features: Angular face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and square chin. Proportional length and width.
Frames to try: Oval and round frames.
Glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame.
Butterfly shaped glasses.
Frames to avoid: Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the face.
Low-set temples or color accents on the bottom.
OVAL FACE
Facial features: Mostly balanced proportions. Chin is slightly narrower than forehead and cheekbones are high.
Frames to try: Most frame shapes work with oval faces.
Square, rectangular and geometric shapes which add angles to soft curves.
Frames to avoid: Frames that are too large for your features.
ROUND FACE
Facial features: Full cheeks, rounded chin with few angles. Width and length are in same proportions.
Frames to try: Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features.
Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner.
Up-swept frames that draw attention to top of face.
Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length.
Frames to avoid: Small frames that are out of proportion.
Short frames that accentuate face length.
DIAMOND FACE
Facial features: Narrow at the eye line and the jaw line with a small forehead and chin. Angular features with dramatic cheekbones.
Frames to try: Up-swept styles like cat eye that emphasize the cheek bones.
Oval frames that maintain balance.
Rimless styles that allow cheek bones to shine.
First and foremost, here are a few tips for every face shape:
* The frames of the sunglasses should never hide the eyebrows.
* Match the color of your rims with the color of your hair.
* Rimless sunglasses such as Aviators are an ideal for nearly every face shape.
* Your frame's edges are supposed to stick out a little bit past the widest part of your face.
FACE SHAPE GUIDE
SQUARE FACE
Facial features: Angular face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead and square chin. Proportional length and width.
Frames to try: Oval and round frames.
Glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame.
Butterfly shaped glasses.
Frames to avoid: Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the face.
Low-set temples or color accents on the bottom.
OVAL FACE
Facial features: Mostly balanced proportions. Chin is slightly narrower than forehead and cheekbones are high.
Frames to try: Most frame shapes work with oval faces.
Square, rectangular and geometric shapes which add angles to soft curves.
Frames to avoid: Frames that are too large for your features.
ROUND FACE
Facial features: Full cheeks, rounded chin with few angles. Width and length are in same proportions.
Frames to try: Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features.
Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner.
Up-swept frames that draw attention to top of face.
Glasses with temples that connect at the top of the frame add length.
Frames to avoid: Small frames that are out of proportion.
Short frames that accentuate face length.
DIAMOND FACE
Facial features: Narrow at the eye line and the jaw line with a small forehead and chin. Angular features with dramatic cheekbones.
Frames to try: Up-swept styles like cat eye that emphasize the cheek bones.
Oval frames that maintain balance.
Rimless styles that allow cheek bones to shine.