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Though glasses were once considered to be nerdy and uncool, that idea has been over for a long time since the fashion and beauty industries decided to get involved in making prescription and nonprescription lenses. In fact, many people nowadays consider glasses not just to be necessary for treating vision problems, but also stylish accessories and additions to any outfit. This means that you'll be able to look hot not even though you wear glasses, but because you wear glasses! It all comes down to choosing a great pair that complements your facial shape and wearing them with confidence.
Things You Should Know
- Take good care of your hair and practice good hygiene habits so you always look sharp in your glasses.
- Channel confidence whenever you wear your glasses. Feeling confident is a great way to feel even more attractive in your glasses.
- Use an eyebrow pencil to make your brows look sharper, more defined, and more balanced with your glasses.
Steps
Section 3 of 3:
Choosing the Best Glasses
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Determine your face shape. The balance between your face shape and choice of frames will influence the how people judge the attractiveness of your frames and facial features. [10] X Expert Source Kalee Hewlett
Fashion Stylist Expert Interview. 23 April 2019. Generally, symmetry in your face is regarded as attractive, so your goal when choosing frames should be to create a proportional appearance between the left and right side of your face as well as the top and bottom. Four of the most common face types are: [11] X Research source- Round faces tend to have full cheeks and a soft, rounded chin. The height of your face, if you are round shaped, will be about the same as its width. [12] X Research source
- Square faces have a strong jawline. You should notice that your features that are sharper and more angular. Lastly, if your face is square shaped, your forehead should be wider than the lower half of the face. [13] X Research source
- Oval faces have relatively balanced features while being taller than wide. If your face is oval, you should notice high cheekbones and a chin that is thinner than your forehead. [14] X Research source
- Heart shaped faces are most noticeable by a characteristic broad forehead and tapered chin that comes to a point. You should also notice that your cheekbones are relatively high on your face. [15] X Research source [16] X Research source
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Pick out frames that fit your face. Glasses that are too big for your face will throw off your facial symmetry and make onlookers wonder why you didn’t choose a more flattering shape for your frames. You should use your frames to help balance out the less distinct features of your face or to detract attention away from your more prominent features. Some suggestions for the four most common face shapes include:
- Round shaped faces can benefit from frames that have strong, noticeable details. The lens shape should be wider than tall. Nose pads are also a must, as these will keep your frames from accentuating your already round cheeks too much.
- Square shaped faces should consider frames that soften your natural sharp angles in the jaw and elongate your relatively short facial height. Frames that are wider than they are deep are an excellent choice, as well as lenses that are wide and thin.
- Oval faces are usually considered to be naturally balanced. To preserve this balance, you should find glasses with frames that match the wideness of the broadest part of your face. You might also find that frames with a walnut shape keep your facial features nice and balanced.
- Heart shaped faces will benefit from frames that are wider at the bottom than the top. Add to this style of frame a rimless border and you should notice a lighter look in your glasses that lessens the natural wideness at the top of your face. [17] X Research source
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Opt for thin lenses. Thick lenses are not only heavy and bulky, but these can also lead people associate you with nerdy pursuits. Even if your vision isn’t very good, you don't have to suffer with noticeable, thick lenses. Thanks to technology you can purchase lightweight lenses, sometimes referred to as featherweight lenses, which will be much thinner and elegant than your normal ones.
- Lightweight lenses make use of a special kind material to create thinner, lighter lenses. The most common material used in this process, polycarbonate, is light, resistant to damage from impact, and relatively affordable compared to other lightweight lenses. [18] X Research source
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Choose colored frames. If you can afford multiple pairs of glasses, you can get creative with your use of color. You can match the color of your frames with your outfit, the weather, and even your mood. However, for a more all-around good look, you should choose either a “cool” color or a “warm” color.
- Cool colors are blue based while warm colors are yellow based. Of these two color bases, most people will fall into either one of these two categories. Approximately 60% of the US population are considered to be better suited by cool tones than warm.
- Your skin tone can also have a significant impact on the color of your base tone. Warm skin tones tend to have a color described as “peaches and cream”, while olive colors are considered cool.
- Examples of warm colored frames include: camel, khaki, gold, copper, peach, orange, coral, off-white, red, blonde tortoise.
- Examples of cool colored frames include: black, silver, rose-brown, blueish gray, plum, magenta, pink, blue, amber, darker colored tortoise. [19] X Research source
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Match or balance skin type and hair. One common feature that you might forget to consider is your skin quality. If your skin tends to be oily, shiny frames can draw attention to this and have a negative impact on your look. A matte finish will suit shinier skin types best. In addition to the shine of your skin, you’ll also need to account for the fullness of your hair. [20] X Expert Source Kalee Hewlett
Fashion Stylist Expert Interview. 23 April 2019.- Many people’s hair becomes thinner as they age, but your glasses can steal attention away from your hairline. Choose bold, thick frames to return attention to your eyes, and strong, sharp angles to firm up weakness in the jawline.
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QuestionHow do I choose a pair of glasses for a first date?Kalee Hewlett is a Celebrity Stylist & Confidence Coach with almost two decades of experience helping clients build confidence and ‘dress for success.' She works with her clients to transform their sense of self 'from the inside out’ by merging her expertise in image consulting with Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Kalee’s work is rooted in science, style, and the understanding that ‘identity is destiny'. She uses her own methodology and Style To Success Strategy to create positive identity shifts. Kalee is a fashion TV host and appears regularly on QVC UK sharing her fashion expertise. She also was appointed as the head judge and host of Fashion One Network’s 6-part TV show 'Design Genius.’Consider your specific look and what you want to convey to your date. Do you want more of an intellectual, authoritative look? Or do you want more of chic, fancy kind of look? It's all about what kind of vibes you want to point out.
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- Have confidence in yourself! It makes a huge difference.Thanks
- From my experience, plastic glasses are more comfortable and light. I have worn metal glasses and they can often hurt behind my ears and on the bridge of my nose. But obviously, try both and see what suits you and what you are more comfortable in. As when you are comfortable, you will feel more relaxed and more confident!Thanks
- Remember, people may judge by appearance, but what's inside is what counts.Thanks
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Warnings
- Avoid bold bright colors if you only have one pair of glasses. A neutral color will make your lenses more flexible with different outfits. As an example, you probably shouldn’t buy a bright yellow pair of glasses if most of your wardrobe clashes with yellow.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/maybe-its-just-me/201310/does-everyone-find-confidence-attractive
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- ↑ Kalee Hewlett. Fashion Stylist. Expert Interview. 23 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.livescience.com/47322-facial-symmetry-sexy-health.html
- ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-round-face/
- ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-rectangle-face-shape/
- ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-oval-face-shape/
- ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-heart-shaped-face/
- ↑ https://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/
- ↑ https://www.allaboutvision.com/eyeglasses/eyeglasses_shape_color_analysis.htm
- ↑ https://www.allaboutvision.com/lenses/polycarb.htm
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- ↑ Kalee Hewlett. Fashion Stylist. Expert Interview. 23 April 2019.
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Being hot while wearing glasses is all about confidence and mixing up your style. It might take a little time to get used to wearing glasses, but if you’re confident about your looks, you might even look hotter with your glasses. Remember that a lot of celebrities who are considered super attractive regularly wear glasses. Try experimenting with different hairstyles to see what complements your glasses the best. You can also add a little blush and lipstick to draw the eye away from your glasses. Another thing you can do is use an eyebrow pencil to make your eyebrows fuller so they don’t get lost behind your frames. For more tips, including how to choose the right glasses for your face, read on!
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