When you are searching for prescription eye glasses, style is of the utmost importance. Long gone are the days in which being called “four-eyes” is an insult thanks in part to a vast array of designer frames that enhance your face and your fashion sense. Whether you want a trendy look or a classically smart style, you can find the right prescription eye glasses to meet your needs.

Consider the following facial features and style goals as you decide what eye glasses are right for you:

• Face shape
• Eye color
• Hair color
• Skin tone
• Personal style and personality
• Type of usage

If you select prescription eye glasses without stopping to consider these items, you may find that you are not happy with your look. It is important to choose eye wear that blends well with your features and your style. When you finally find that perfect pair, you will know it, and people will often comment and ask you where you found those great glasses.

What does face shape have to do with it?
 

As you look into a mirror, pull you hair away from your face and outline your face’s shape in the mirror with the lipstick. Determine if the shape is oval, round, heart-shaped or square. While it may not be exact, you should be able to identify the shape that best matches your face. Then, you can follow the guidelines below, depending on your face shape.

• Oval—this shape is the easiest to work with. Just about any frame is going to look great on you. Try on different styles and colors to help you decide what fits your look the best.
• Round—in order to slim a round face, focus on prescription eye glasses that have an angular shape. Square and rectangle frames help to create definition in your face, while a narrower frame with lengthen your face.
• Heart—also known as a triangle, this shape is characterized by a broad forehead and a narrower mouth and chin. Look for a frame that has a thin rim, avoiding heavy bottom rims to help balance out face and jaw line. Square and angled styles are ideal.

• Square—this face shape is defined by a wide forehead and a strong, squared jaw line. Round and oval frames are good, as well as cat-eye frames.

In addition to face shape, consider the length of your eyelashes, because it can be uncomfortable to have prescription eye glasses that sit too close to your face, causing the eye lashes to brush the lenses. By trying on a variety of styles, you can determine which one is most comfortable while helping you to look your very best.

It’s always a great idea to take a friend or relative with you when choosing prescription eye glasses. Having another set of eyes to see you in the different styles can help you to get another perspective and increase your confidence in selecting the frames to suit you. If you can’t decide between a couple of different frames, why not get two? It can be fun to have different eye glasses to rotate and match up with your styles and your mood.

Most importantly, have fun. A new pair of prescription eye glasses can make you feel like you’ve just been to the salon. When you have the perfect frames, you will likely find yourself admiring your new look in the mirror, and others will take notice, too.