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When you were younger you might’ve been thrilled to wear glasses. However, as you grew up you realized how unflattering they look. That’s when you probably switched to contacts, but contacts require far more attention and maintenance than glasses. Maybe it’s time you switched to glasses again and started wearing them proudly as an accessory rather than something you desperately need in order to see. To help you choose the right glasses, there’s useful research that pinpoints the most common face shapes among Aussies and there are some tips and you should consider.
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Contrast
The frame of the glasses is responsible for the whole look. So, when choosing the frame, you should find one that contrasts the shape of your face. If your face has rounded features, then you should pick a more angular frame. Also, if your face is more angular, your glasses should have more curves. The main aim is not to match the shapes of your face with glasses, because that way, your face wouldn’t get overwhelmed with the same shape.
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Proportion
Just like you wouldn’t wear too big or too small shoes, you shouldn’t pick glasses that stand out too much. Rather, make them proportional to the rest of your face. Glasses that are too big will put too much accent on your eyes and end up covering up the rest of your face. On the other hand, glasses that are too small will just look funny on your face and make your eyes and upper face features look bigger than they are. Basically, you have to stick to the proportions, so you wouldn’t end up looking too funny and uncomfortable when wearing your glasses.
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Face shape
There are four most common face shapes in the world: oval, round, heart and square. However, Australian scientists have conducted a research and they have found five new shapes of faces among Australians, including rectangle, kite, teardrop, heptagon and oblong. Even though each of these shapes slightly differs from the four basic ones, if you choose wrong eyeglasses they will make a huge difference. According to this research, the most common shapes include kite, rectangle, heart and oval, while the rest of them are not as common. So, when deciding to switch back to wearing glasses, you can consult a professional and experienced optometrist in Sydney about what kind of frame would suit your face best.
If your face is oval, with broad cheekbones and a narrower chin and forehead, you should look for glasses that are thicker on the top than the bottom. Also, the frame can be darker at the top or you can try a butterfly style.
For a heart-shaped face, you will need a frame that will balance the narrowness of your chin with the width of your forehead. So, consider glasses with a heavy bottom frame lines and low-set temples. Additionally, you can try round or square glasses as well, because curved edges draw attention from your broad forehead.
If your face is square or rectangular, with a strong jawline and broad forehead, you should find frames that will soften the angles. Choose rectangular glasses with rounded edges or oval ones in order to soften the visual strength of your face. Also, the frames you choose should have more width than depth and your face won’t look too square or over-emphasized.
Colour
Lastly, you should pick the right colour for the frames. It all comes down to complementing your facial features. Choosing black frames will always highlight and outline your eyes and help you bring the wow factor. Also, consider contrasting the frame to the tone of your skin or hair and you will stand out more rather than just blending it all in.
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Stick to the proportions of your face and choose accordingly. Remember that providing a contrast is always a good option and you won’t be ashamed of wearing glasses anymore.
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