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Face Shape and Sunglasses

Author: Anton Kal

Flattering appearance should be the last thing on the consumer’s mind when shopping for anything but it never works out that way. The first question when trying anything on is always, “How does this make me look?” or the frequent variation of this theme, “Does this make me look fat?”

Well a lot of things do make us look fat. Sunglasses just like any other kind of accessory come in many different sizes, shapes and colors. Face shape is the best determinant for sunglasses frame shape choice. A very large frame will dwarf the facial features of someone with a delicate bone structure. This would look a little like a child wearing her mother’s dress and high heels: cute in it’s own way but not the fashion statement for most people.

Half or tiny frame styles will not result in an attractive complement to a larger face. The tendency is to believe that smaller frames will be less noticeable but that isn’t really the case. Any size frame will be noticed. The shape and color of the frame should be the most important consideration.

This may be just common sense but wearing anything uncomfortable will result in a noticeable scowl. Always go with comfort as the first and most important step in fashion. Face shape will affect the comfort of a good sunglass fit in some cases. Notice other people’s faces and take a good look at how their eye glasses or sunglasses enhance or detract from the most attractive features on their faces.

People with large cheeks will want a smaller frame for comfort’s sake. Larger frames will sit right on the cheek and wear a painful indentation into the flesh. Those with thinner cheeks will bear the weight of the glasses directly on the bridge of the nose. Heavy frames will feel like a lead weight by the end of the day.

Some shapes like the perfectly round frames are hard to wear for most of us. Sunglass shapes work the way that other clothing works to emphasize different parts of the body. When a feature of the face is too prominent it can be less so if balanced by the shape of sunglasses. Any small part of the face will appear smaller when the sunglass shape nearest is small too.

Small squinting eyes will appear even smaller when framed by small glasses. A too narrow face is widened a bit by a strong horizontal line. Taller glasses will lengthen the face. Irregular shaped lens areas will either draw the attention toward the center of the face or away. Some shapes will draw attention upward in the center of the face. This is especially flattering when gravity has been unkind.

For instance, those lens shapes that are larger on the outside and angle up at the bottom will distract from a droopy jowl or double chin. Those with heavy brows will want to avoid sunglass styles that are too dark or thick across the top since this will give a sort of double brow affect.
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