How to choose glasses

The initial purpose of the glasses - vision correction, has not been considered the main criterion for a long time. Today, glasses are a stylish accessory and you can wear it for people who have no vision problems at all.

Types of glasses

There are several types of glasses:

• sunscreen;
• for vision correction (optical);
• car for drivers;
• computer for reading, working in the office.

A stylish face decoration will complement the image, make it serious, elegant and even sometimes slightly playful. First of all, it is necessary to select glasses in the shape of the face, skin type, eye color and hairstyle style. There are several simple rules that need to be taken into account when choosing accessories of this type.

Pick up glasses by oval face

To select glasses, you need to determine your face shape. The natural shape of each person is very individual and sometimes represents a mixed type. There are two main methods for determining the type of face:

• visual;
• mathematical.

Visual

Consider the main types of persons that are most often found, and what points to choose for them later:

• Oval. This form is considered an ideal. The rounded face is slightly elongated in length, without sharp corners, the forehead is wider than the jaw, the cheekbones are quite wide, the chin is a little round.
• Circle. The rounded face is approximately equally both in length and width, the lines of the oval are soft and smooth without bends, the chin is round, the cheeks are expressed, the cheekbones are wide.
• Heart or triangle "/". A wide forehead, the face narrows down to a small rounded chin, outstanding round cheekbones. The total length of the face is greater than its width.
• Triangle (vice versa). The forehead is narrowed up, and the chin is large and slightly rude, the cheekbones are rounded.
• A pear or trapezoid. The jaw is noticeably wider than the forehead, the chin is rough, the length of the whole face is not much larger than the width.
• Square. The angular, wide in the zone of jaws, expressed cheekbones and forehead face. Direct and fairly clear boundaries of framing.
• Rectangle. The forehead, cheekbones and jaws are approximately the same width, angular and wide square chin. The face is extended more in length.
• Oblong or elongated. The length of the face is greater than its width, the lines are slightly angular, the forehead is high, the width coincides with the size of the jaws and cheekbones, the chin is slightly rounded.
• Rhombus. The total length is larger than the width of the face, wide cheekbones, a sharp chin and a slightly narrow forehead. The lines are angular, eyes and jaws already than cheekbones.

Mathematical

It is used to accurately determine the shape of the face by a method of mathematical calculation. It is necessary to make measurements of the four lines of the face:

• The line from the middle of the forehead to the middle of the chin.
• The line above the upper lip is width to the cheekbones.
• The line under the eyes to the middle of the ears.
• Line in the middle of the forehead above the temporal zone.

Depending on the ratio of lines, we determine the shape of the face:

• if line 3 is more than half of the line 1, then the shape of the face is pear -shaped, oval, rhomboid or heart -shaped;
• if line 3 is approximately equal to line 1, then the shape is round or square;
• if line 3 is half or less than the line 1, then the face is rectangular or elongated;
• if lines 2-4 are approximately equal, then the face is rectangular, square or elongated;
• if the line 3 is more than 2 and 4, then the face is oval, round or rhomboid;
• if line 4 is more than 3 or equal to lines 2, 3, then the face is heart -shaped;
• if the line 2 is more than 3, 4, then the face of the trapezoidal shape.

How to choose the right shape of glasses?

Oval shape of the face is considered ideal in proportions, but others also look very beautiful, the main thing is to choose a harmonious hairstyle, a headdress and accessories. Consider suitable models for each type and select glasses on photo-measures.

Oval

Thanks to the ideal proportions of this type, almost all models are suitable for people with an oval face. The frame of the glasses should coincide with the width of the face or be more. An oval person can be selected by the shape of glasses, if only facial proportions were not violated.

The most profitable will look “butterflies”, “cats”, “aviators”, round, oval and rectangular. It is worth avoiding very massive and wide models or too small, and the top of the frame should not close the eyebrows.

Circle

For a rounded face, you need to choose the right glasses, which can visually stretch your face and increase your eyes. Pointed, rectangular, square, “cats”, “butterflies”, narrow on the nose, the trapezoidal should be equal or slightly wider than the oval of the face.

Round glasses of glasses, as well as very narrow, with low -arranged arches and wide on the nose, are categorically not suitable. It is also worth avoiding glasses with sharply defined corners. Color or dark lenses will reduce the width of the face.

Heart or triangle "/"

The selection of the form of the frame for glasses, which are suitable for the heart -shaped type of face, will be a difficult task. It is worth considering that the form “cat”, “butterflies”, square and round will not approach this type. It is also worth abandoning large excuses. Glasses should not be wider than the upper part of the forehead and close the eyebrows.

Choose glasses with an extended frame, “aviators” or round without bright jewelry and rhinestones. Low pieces and narrow for the nose bridge, light tones of the glass will facilitate the massive upper part of the face.

Triangle on the contrary "/"

Select a frame for glasses, which is suitable for a face narrowed up, you need to not increase its lower part. The top of the frame can be large and noticeable, and it may not be below. The "butterflies" and clearly rounded shapes are contraindicated.

Aviators, “cats”, geometric and rectangular models with rounded corners and wide arches with decor are perfect. The eyebrow line can be emphasized by a darker color. Gradient glasses with a transition from dark to light from top to bottom are an excellent option for this type.

Trapezius or pear

This shape of the face will suit models with wide and colored frames, “cats”, as well as without frame. The main factor is the upper and volumetric part of the glasses exceeding the lower. Small and narrow models are not suitable, as well as sharply rectangular and square forms will give rudeness to the face.

Square

The square type should avoid pointed corners and glasses wider or less than the face. Sofue your face with large “butterflies”, “drops”, “aviators”, “cat” and rounded shapes. Dark glass and decorated frames and arches will be distracted from even lines of the face.

Rectangle

For this form, it is necessary to select glasses, visually shortening the shape. The best option would be square glasses without sharp corners and “aviators”. Avoid very small and narrow models without excuse.

Rhombus

“Aviators”, “cats”, square, oval or round glasses will become ideal for a rhomboid type of face. Rough frames in the upper part with jewelry will not be superfluous. The frame should not be wider than the cheekbones, too miniature or with pointed corners.

How to choose glasses for vision for eye color?

Glasses for vision are mainly sold with transparent or slightly darkened glasses. However, do not forget that this accessory should emphasize your gaze and harmonize with the color of the eye:

• combine gray and blue eyes harmoniously with steel, blue and brown frames;
• the green color of the eyes will be emphasized by orange, burgundy, purple and green colors;
• walnut eyes are distinguished by emerald frames;
• brown eyes will look brighter in the burgundy, black, purple and brown frame.

How to choose sunglasses on skin shade?

Not only the shape of the glasses from the sun, but the color should be in harmony with the shade of the face:

• light skin are suitable for cold range: gray, green, purple, blue, pink, white;
• dark skin opposite warm shades: beige, green, orange, red, yellow, milk;
• for elderly skin, purple and red colors are suitable.

How and where to choose glasses?

You can purchase this accessory in stores - to protect from the sun, optics - for vision, or by ordering on the Internet on the site. You can choose an online point for your face directly on the website of the Internet seller by uploading your photo (the information remains strictly confidential and is not amenable to third-party disclosure and viewing). You can choose online glasses by webcam. On the site of the manufacturer Ray Ban, you can choose a suitable model through a “virtual mirror”.

How to choose reading glasses?

With glasses for reading, you will have to spend most of the time both in the office and at home, so you should pay special attention to the frames of the glasses:

• the frame should be comfortable, do not squeeze whiskey, do not put pressure on the nose and ears;
• the frame should be no higher than the eyebrows and not touch the cheeks;
• the material should be elastic and perfectly maintain the shape;
• the details of the glasses should fit tightly, all the bolts should be tightly screwed to the stop, even when folding arches;
• the landing of the glasses should be reliable, when moving and turning the head, they should not subside;
• if possible, get a couple of points: for the house and office, so as not to forget them.

How to choose glasses to a child?

Often, choosing glasses to the child, parents are guided by the price, as children can lose or break the thing. You need to know that cheap and low -quality glasses can harm health. Inexpensive glasses are often made of dark plastic, which will not protect the eyes from the ultraviolet radiation of the sun.

If your child will look at the sun in such glasses, then he will subject the retina to destruction from direct rays. As a result, you can cause irreparable harm to health and ruin vision. Treatment of cataracts, conjunctivitis or a burnt burns will cost much more than high -quality glasses. Also, poor -quality materials can cause allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Universal tips

There are several more basic rules for choosing glasses that must be taken into account:

• Lenses:
• glass - resistant to scratches, protects from the sun, resistant to temperature differences, but heavy, fragile, focuses and injured;
• plastic, polycarbonate, acrylic - light, resistant to falls, protects from the sun, is suitable for sports, but it is easily scratched and cloudy over time.
• Quality standards:
• american - ANSI Z3;
• european - EN 1836;
• australian - As 1067.
• The degree of solar protection is 70-90%UV enough to protect the eyes.
• Manufacturer:
• country;
• brand;
• model;
• barcode.
• When to wear certain colors of lenses:
• blue or blue (distort colors, can irritate eyes and pass ultraviolet) - for cloudy weather;
• red or pink (can distort the perception of reality) - for cloudy weather and work at the computer;
• orange or yellow (increase contrasts and distort colors) - for cloudy weather and driving;
• green, brown or gray (the most comfortable for the eyes, do not distort flowers) - for any weather;
• mirror (easily scratch, do not heat up from the sun and reflect it) - for summer vacations and in the mountains;
• polarized (protect against direct bright light and reduce glare) - for summer holidays, in the mountains, for a car;
• graded (protect from the sun and provide a review) - for drivers and in any weather.

How to choose glasses. Video

About 75% of the world's population corrects vision with glasses or other types of correction. Most consider glasses as a solution to vision problems, as well as to protect from the sun. Today, both female and men's glasses are an excellent accessory and highlight of style.

In addition to attracting attention, they often help to hide the flaws or adjust the shape of the face. And how many people had to hide in their lives not a sleepy look or unsuccessful makeup behind glasses. It is this accessory that adds intelligence, charm and severity.

To date, there are many models and various forms for all taste. It is worth taking into account some features of the shape of the face, color type and age of a harmonious appearance. Also, this accessory should be convenient and not cause discomfort when wear.

It is not difficult to decide with the choice of glasses if you know what they are for you for. Do not listen to the seller’s extraneous opinion, for which the main goal is to sell the goods, and not improve your unique image.