Sassy Stylish and Sexy Specs

For those who use glasses as an active piece of the fashion ensemble, there’s a lot to think about.

Modern fashions have embraced the idea of glasses as an expression of style as a necklace. Shape and even color of frames can become a part of your visual identity. Glasses should complement your style, not define it. A pair of glasses should be a novelty rather than a stylish accent. So put some thought into it.

There’s the basic rule for the shape of your glasses, figure out what your face is lacking and get frames that provide it. If you have a very angular face with lots of lines and planes you want rounded glasses to add some curves in there. If you have a soft face with curving features you’ll do better in straight or angled glasses. That’s the basic paradigm. Within it, there are some basic dos and don’ts. For round faces something angular and slimming is the best look. Flat, rectangular lenses will make your face appear longer and thinner. Thick frames look a little clunky on a round face, so keep the actual material thin. A square face is about equal in width and height. The features are more angled, with a broad chin and strong jaw squaring the shape off. If you want to soften the impression a little you can wear rounded lenses. If you don’t want glasses to make you look imposing, squared-off shapes can still work, but be sure the lenses are large and about even in height and width. The frames should stay slim, as thick dark frames give a square face an overpowering impression. Oval faces work well with most styles as long as you avoid the extremes. An oval face is taller than it is wide, with a rounded chin and high cheekbones and it can wear either squared-off frames or curving ones. The lenses can be narrow or wide; a thicker frame can add definition but don’t get anything so heavy that it overpowers your features. Narrow cheekbones and a small chin look are a pain to fit glasses for. Stay away from anything too blocky or squared-off, it won’t work with the curves in your face’s shape. Ultra-narrow frames may look a little wimpy so don’t be shy about a thicker wire or plastic. Also you’re going to be stuck with the color of your glasses for a long time so choose it carefully!