Shape Magazine
Find Your Perfect Frames
- Have your prescription with you
Some specialty lenses, for example, aren't compatible with smaller frames, says Selima Salaun, owner of Selima Optique in New York City and Paris. - Stand in front of a full-length mirror
Eyeglasses can affect your entire appearance, so make sure to get a head-to- toe view of yourself, says Salaun. - Bring along a friend
Model picks for a fashion-minded pal. - Consider the context
Choose a style that reflects your personality and lifestyle. Metal frames will give you a no-nonsense look, while colorful plastic imparts a more fashion-forward vibe. - Try on several styles for size
Your glasses should be in proportion to your facial features. - Mind your materials
Wearing your glasses at work and to work out? Ask about lightweight, durable frames made of titanium, Flexon, or aluminum. - Choose the right hue
"Warm" complexions (yellow undertones) pair well with khaki, copper, or peachcolored frames. Skin tones considered "cool" (blue or pink) are better suited to black, plum, and dark tortoise shades. - Be sure they fit
Your cheeks shouldn't touch the rims of your glasses when you grin, and your pupils should rest in the center of the frames. - Get comfortable
If the glasses pinch or slide off, ask the optician for an adjustment or choose a different style. - Donate your old glasses
Lions Clubs International will distribute used eyewear to those in need.
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