How to choose sunglasses - selection by the shape of the face

Everyone knows that the sun can not only gently warm. It can also have harmful effects. To protect the eyes from the sun, we use glasses. To choose from it is necessary to approach responsibly, because glasses should be a bright addition to the image and the finishing touch in the image.

Choosing the right

Points for the round face

The following points are taken into account when selecting sunglasses:

Points should be selected according to the shape of the face.
For a narrow face, the frame is elegant, with a thin jumper.
Girls with a square face shape need to choose glasses with a massive rim to distract attention from the bottom of the face.
Girls with a narrow forehead should choose glasses without the top of the rim. Points with such a frame will visually enlarge the forehead.
With an oval face shape, you can wear any kind of sunglasses - narrow, massive, butterflies, rectangular and others.
The frame should repeat the bending of the eyebrows
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If the eyebrows are visible, then the upper part of the rim should repeat the line of the eyebrows.
The color of the frame should be chosen according to the color of the hair and the skin tone: the blondes are very silver and black;brunettes will look great in sunglasses with a rim of red, brown or golden colors;
Possessors of light brown hair will be able to emphasize their image with a sunscreen accessory with a rim of a copper or golden hue.
Lenses are desirable to choose brown or gray, they are great for daily long-lasting socks.
Lenses should be evenly colored.
When wearing sunglasses, they should not cause discomfort.

Selection criteria

Choose brown, gray or green lenses

As sunglasses are not only a fashionable addition to the image, but also an important accessory that protects your eyes and saves your eyesight. The following selection criteria are put forward to him:

Points should correspond to fashion trends and modern design.
It is not recommended to choose the shape of glasses, the frame of which repeats the contour of the face.
The contour of the lower part of the frame should coincide with the lower part of the face.

Material for making lenses

Lenses for glasses from the sun come in two types - plastic and glass. The main requirement for lenses is that they have a high degree of protection from ultraviolet radiation. Quality glasses should be marked with UV - 400 nm.

Glass lenses

With glass lenses

Advantages:

high degree of protection against harmful sun exposure;
less distorted items;
surface lens is not scratched.

Disadvantages:

requires careful and careful storage, as the glass easily beats;
heavy;
is not recommended for children.

Plastic lenses

With plastic lenses

Advantages:

special coating increases the degree of protection;
is light;
ideal for sports;
can be worn by children, since plastic does not beat.

Disadvantages:

surface of the lens is scratched;
plastic lenses distort objects, this makes the eyes quickly tired;
lenses are scratched and quickly become unusable.

Convenience and comfort

Should be comfortable

With the correct choice of points, the load from the handles should be directed only to the area behind the ear and above the ear.
You should not buy glasses if they are small and tight. The frame is deformed with time, but it is unlikely that they will be comfortable to wear.
Points should not fall off when turning or tilting the head.
For maximum comfort and benefit, it is necessary to select glasses in specialized stores.

Face shape

Match by face shape

An important factor in choosing an accessory is to choose the correct shape of sunglasses, which corresponds to the shape of the face.

The shape of the face is oval, you can choose any shape of the frame for it, taking into account such moments:

with soft face shapes, picking up the rim without sharp corners;
with this form of face is not recommended to wear too massive or, conversely, too small frames;
for the oval face is recommended: butterfly glasses, rectangular, square frames, rim - "aviator".

For round face

The face in the form of a circle must be visually made more oblong. Therefore choose such frames:

rectangular or square;
with wide arms;
with narrow nasal lintels;
color and black;
is not recommended to wear solid rims with decorative ornaments and rhinestones.

For triangular face

The face in the form of a triangle can be divided into two types:

narrow chin and high forehead;
"heavy" chin and narrow forehead.

In the first case, glasses in the form of an oval or a round shape are suitable.

In the second case, the selection of the frame needs a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Also excellent with this task will cope with frames with decor - the face will look harmonious and proportionate.

For a square face

The square face shape should be softened. With this task, the rims will cope:

of bright or dark shades, which will distract attention from the bottom of the face;
with a low jumper;
with decor and crystals;
is not recommended: small, round-shaped glasses, as well as square rims.

With a rectangular face shape, choose frames:

Aviators;
are round;
do not fit the holders of a rectangular face - square frames, as well as narrow and small.

The oblong face should be visually rounded. With such a task the rims will cope:

wide and massive, decorated with rhinestones;
is rectangular, oval and round in shape;
can not be purchased with small or narrow rims.

The rhomboid shape needs visual proportionality and proximity to the oval shape. This can be achieved with the following frames:

rectangular and square shape;
of round shape;
form extended to the bottom.

Useful advices

Choose quality glasses

For eye diseases or poor eyesight, you need to choose sunglasses on the recommendation of an ophthalmologist.
When choosing sunglasses, pay attention to the marking and the insert where the main characteristics of the lenses are indicated:
- the amount of ultraviolet rays that are capable of transmitting the lenses;
- ability to remove glare;
- degree of adaptation to bright sunlight.
Choose sunglasses better with large lenses, so that not only the eyes but also the skin around the eyes will be protected from the sun;
Qualitative and properly selected glasses from the sun will last for more than one year.

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