How to choose your ideal pair of glasses?
Choosing the right pair of glasses can be a difficult and complicated task. If the eyes are the windows to the soul, glasses are the beautiful lenses and frames that surround them. So, sometimes it seems like we're going to get lost among the millions of options for frames, lenses, and shapes on the market. But don't despair, at Apricotte we want to help you, so here are a few tips for choosing your best pair.
What is the shape of my face?
On average, people change their glasses once every three years, mainly due to changes in fashion, but one thing is certain: the shape of your face largely determines the type of glasses that will best highlight your features.
You probably have one of the following forms:
- oval,
- square,
- round,
- from the heart or
- diamond.
If you look in the mirror and observe your facial features carefully, you can figure out your face shape. Here's how to find your ideal pair of glasses:
Glasses for oval faces
There are many styles of glasses that suit oval faces. An oval-shaped face has higher, slightly wider cheekbones that taper slightly toward the forehead. This elongated, rounded face shape allows you to wear almost any style, especially wide, oversized frames. With an oval face shape, don't hesitate to be bold with a fun color, texture, or frame shape. Square, trapezoidal, tortoiseshell, and rectangular—the possibilities are endless!
Perhaps you'll dare to try our Haight computer glasses computer glasses or our Roller blue light prescription glasses for presbyopia.
Our only advice is to steer clear of narrow frames and frames with heavy design elements. They could add a bit of unnecessary length to your oval face.
Glasses for square faces
If you have a square face, there are many pairs of glasses that can flatter your features. In terms of proportion, square faces are wider along the jawline and forehead. Because this shape is defined by a strong jawline, glasses that sit high on the nose add length that flatters this face shape.
To draw attention to your strongest features, choose dark, rounded frames rather than angular ones. Round frames will soften and add contrast to your angular features, making your face stand out.
Our suggestions for square faces are oval-shaped glasses such as Ginger computer glasses and round ones like our Brooks Biohacker Sleep Glasses.
Glasses for round faces
There are many styles of glasses that suit round faces. Of all of them, angular frames work especially well. With a relatively equal width and length, round faces should look for frames with sharp angles to add a little more definition and depth. Have you tried our beautiful Siena computer glasses or Agatha computer glasses in the virtual fitting room?
Avoid small, round frames so that your features don't get lost. And if you choose a pair of more angular and wider frames (such as Ocean Bella computer glasses), you can add the illusion of length to your face.
Glasses for heart-shaped faces
There are many glasses that suit heart-shaped faces. Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead, with a narrow chin and high cheekbones.
So, to look your best and brightest, look for round or oval frames that are thin and light in color. Avoid thick frames, oversized frames, and frames with lots of design elements. The goal is to draw attention to the upper part of your face and add balance to the width of your face. Also, consider frames that are slightly wider than your forehead to add even more beauty and balance to your facial features. If you're looking to soften your angular features, a rimless style is especially flattering. For example, Saltwater computer glasses computer glasses or Hielo prescription blue light glasses glasses, whose transparent frames will be perfect for you.
Glasses for diamond-shaped faces
Many eyeglass frames suit diamond-shaped faces. Diamond-shaped faces are the rarest and are characterized by full cheeks and a narrow forehead and jawline. The best look for your face shape is a clear or oval frame with a strong brow line. These shapes will help balance your face and highlight your favorite features. These shapes are very versatile and bold styles such as cat-eye frames work well, but keep them delicate to avoid accentuating something you don't want to emphasize. Anise and Valeria will be your best friends.
Choosing the right pair of glasses can be challenging, but beyond shapes, bridges, or frames, the important thing is that when you put on your Apricottes every day, you feel good both inside and out.
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