if eyes are the windows to the soul, the frames around them should also reflect the wearer if life has taken on a slight blur recently-even without your favorite wine-it might be time to face facts: you need glasses.but as anyone who has ever tried buying specs will tell you, it's a complicated business. different frames suit different face shapes and generally one pair of glasses is just not enough these days as many people like to have a few pairs for different occasions, one for work, one for leisure, or perhaps a different pair for driving.you may enter your opticians dreaming of looking as demure as your favorite visually-challenged celebrity. but while you might get away with jennifer aniston's latest skirt, her designer glasses may well not suit you.that's because your purchase depends on far more than whether you like a certain design. choosing the right pair depends on everything from your face shape and hairstyle to your coloring and personality.



face shapes

generally people's faces can be a combination of different shapes, so use this imformation only as a guide, not as a rule.


square face

try: round and oval style frames with sides set at the top of the frame.

avoid: thin, angular and square styles, and those with color emphasis on the bottom rim.


round face

try: styles that are wider than they are deep, and square or upswept shapes that draw attention to your upper face,
 choose styles with high set sides, and those with color or decoration on the temples.
avoid: small and round shapes and very large frames which will make your face look rounder


oval face

try: modern small, geometric styles

avoid: styles that are uncomfortable to wear or that you feel do not suit your face



long face


try:  wide frames with a strong top line. a larger, square frame can give balance to a long. oval face.

avoid: small, square shapes.


heart-shaped face

try: slender, rounded or square styles, with lower set sides.
avoid: styles which are wider at the top; these will reflect the face shape rather than balance it.


color analysis

all people have either a cool(blue-based) or warm(yellow-based)coloring.
 everyone looks best in his or her own color base. eyewear color should complement personal coloring.
 the main factors to determine the best color palette are the colors of the skin, eyes and hair.

once you have determined if you are "warm" or "cool", then you can find the eyeglass frame colors that will suit you the best.
 some examples of frame colors best for warm coloring are; camel, khaki, gold, copper, peach, orange, coral, off-white, fire-engine red,
 warm bule and blond tortoise, for cool coloring, the best eyeglasses frames hues are black, rose-brown, blue-gray, plum, magenta, pink, jade,
blue and demi-amber(darker)tortoise.

personality is another important factor.
 you can follow all the rules you like, but sometimes bold glasses will not suit someone with a shy personality and vice-versa.
 so none of these rules are hard and fast.