How to choose the right glasses shape: features of choosing according to face shape

What is especially important when choosing frames

“The eyes are the mirror of the soul,” noted the English writer and artist Max Beerbohm at the beginning of the 20th century, securing immortal fame for all time with this phrase alone. In our own lives, perhaps, each of us has had the opportunity to become convinced of the truth of his words, looking for answers to constant questions in the eyes of changing interlocutors. Eyes are the first thing we pay attention to when meeting someone. Psychologists have found that it is eye contact, or rather eye contact, that serves as the basis for successful communication. There are no two identical pairs of eyes in the whole world; each is attractive in its own way. Without detracting from the functional significance of glasses, today we would like to talk about their aesthetic component, which is precisely to advantageously emphasize the shape and color of the eyes, open the gaze, and enhance a person’s individuality. When setting yourself these difficult tasks, you should take into account many factors: your face type, color type, hairstyle, style, lifestyle, etc. However, the first thing that deserves the closest attention when choosing frames is the eyes, or rather the eye area, the upper border of which runs along the line of the eyebrows. According to Silhouette consultants, when choosing a rimless design, the eye area is even more important than the shape of the face.

Eyebrows should not be hidden under glasses

“The eyebrow should be very thin, like a thread. Surprisingly elated,” secretary Verochka taught her boss in the film “Office Romance.” Since the release of this film, the fashion for the shape of eyebrows has changed many times, which once again proves how important a part of the face they are. Read on to learn about different eyebrow shapes and which frames suit their owners.

Eyebrows are always the center of attention

A person without eyebrows seems faceless. Why is that? Because it is the eyebrows that give the face a certain expression (kind, surprised, gloomy), completeness, as well as individuality, which can be emphasized with the help of glasses. How to do it? You should strive to ensure that the upper contour of the frame follows the curve of the eyebrows, forming beautiful parallel lines with it. Experts in the selection of glasses assure that this technique will open up the gaze and focus on the eyes. But experts do not recommend hiding eyebrows behind glasses, if we are talking about glasses for vision correction and not sunglasses.

Ideally, the top line of corrective glasses should pass directly under the eyebrow - so that the entire eyelid can be seen.

It is equally important that the line of the glasses does not “cut” the line of the eyebrows. Otherwise, there can be no talk of any harmony.

There are exceptions to every rule

Many frames, especially those inspired by the 1970s, have large light openings, so large that the top rim will inevitably hide your eyebrows. We already mentioned above that in the case of corrective glasses this is not good. However, there are exceptions to any rule. If a person has light and thin eyebrows, then a large dark frame can serve him well: its upper rim, in fact, will replace his eyebrows and eliminate the need for tattooing. If the eyebrows, on the contrary, are dark and thick, then it is better to abandon a large frame in favor of one whose border will pass under the eyebrow.

Dark and thick eyebrows should not be hidden behind glasses

Eyebrow shapes

There are several main types of eyebrows:

• Smooth eyebrows (with a soft curve). Those with eyebrows of this type can afford quite a few different options for glasses. Glasses with oval, that is, round frames with the top line repeating the shape of the eyebrows, will fit most harmoniously into their appearance.

Round-shaped glasses will fit most harmoniously into the appearance of the owner of smooth eyebrows.

• Straight eyebrows. If a person has a straight line of eyebrows (the owners of such eyebrows are more often men than women) and at the same time a small distance between the crease of the eyelid and the eyebrow, then glasses with a straight top line and narrow light openings may be the best choice for him. However, it also makes sense to experiment with larger frames - there is a possibility that such a frame will somewhat enliven the face.

If the user has a straight eyebrow line, then glasses with a straight top line are shown to him

• Broken eyebrows. Eyebrows with a clearly visible curve, or broken eyebrows, are often preferred by actresses. It is believed that broken eyebrows visually rejuvenate. Owners of such eyebrows suit classic rounded frames with a rise at the top. Butterfly frames are also suitable for women. To be convinced of this, just remember Marilyn Monroe in the film “How to Marry a Millionaire.” In some cases (when the eyebrow is long and ends quite low), it makes sense to prefer rimless designs to rimless frames: due to the absence of a rim, they will not visually “cut” the eyebrow.

For those with broken eyebrows, butterfly-shaped glasses are just what the doctor ordered

• Arched eyebrows. If straight eyebrows are typical for men, then arched eyebrows, on the contrary, are typical for women. Although, of course, there are exceptions. Arched eyebrows open up the look and allow you to focus attention on the eyes. In this case, large round frames that look feminine and soft would be appropriate.

For those with arched eyebrows, rounded frames suit their faces.

• Falling eyebrows. The inner corners of falling, or descending, as they are also called, eyebrows are located significantly lower than their outer corners, which gives the face a tired and even sad expression. The situation can be corrected by a frame, the top line of which runs parallel to the ascending part of the eyebrow and hides its descending part, visually lifting it upward. As a result, the face is perceived as more welcoming. As an option, you can consider a panto-shaped frame, round at the bottom of the rim and straighter at the top. It makes sense to advise those owners of falling eyebrows who do not intend to correct anything to opt for a rimless design.

The owner of falling eyebrows is characterized by a somewhat sad expression on his face

Some practical tips for choosing frames

When choosing frames, it makes sense to start with large models. They will open up the eyes, will not restrict the field of vision, causing the wearer to trip over the rim when moving the gaze, and are especially preferable when it comes to glasses with progressive lenses.

In addition, there is an opinion that large glasses make people look younger than small glasses, and perhaps you should not miss the opportunity to check this.

If, when trying on, it turns out that due to too small a distance between the eyebrows and the crease of the upper eyelid, the user’s pupils in frames with large light openings will be located much higher than their midline, which does not look the best, it makes sense to move on to trying on frames with smaller ones light openings, or even large ones, but only semi-rimmed ones, with an almost invisible lower rim.

Correcting imperfections with frames

According to the laws of harmony, the distance between the eyes, or more precisely between the inner corners of the eyes, should be approximately equal to the width of the palpebral fissure. If this distance deviates from this value in one direction or another, we are dealing with wide-set or close-set eyes, respectively. With the help of a properly selected frame, you can correct these, so to speak, shortcomings. Conditionally - because, perhaps, this is precisely the zest that gives a person individuality and makes his face truly interesting. It is curious that wide-set eyes are the hallmark of many famous models, for example Natalia Vodianova. However, if you still gravitate towards the classical canons of beauty, it will be useful to use the following techniques. You can visually “spread” close-set eyes with the help of a light-colored or modern transparent frame with a high, narrow bridge of the nose, while a frame with a low, massive, dark-colored bridge of the nose can visually reduce the distance between the eyes.

Forms of the “mirror of the soul”

Each person's eyes are unique and individual in shape. The shape and size of the eyes - large, small, medium - are determined both by the size of the eyeball and the location of the bones of the orbit, as well as some other anthropometric data of the person’s face and head. There are three classic eye shapes: round, almond-shaped and slit-shaped (narrow). Round eyes are well balanced, with the upper and lower eyelids being strongly curved and only slightly covering the iris. Almond-shaped eyes are considered ideal. Their length is twice as high, the eyelids are only slightly curved and cover the iris by one third. In Europeans, quite often the outer corner of the eye is located below the inner corner. Slit-shaped eyes are common among people of Asian descent. Such eyes are significantly elongated in length. Unlike Europeans, who have a double fold of the upper eyelid (when we see two clearly visible parts of the eyelid), many Asians have a single one. Also, Asian type eyes are characterized by a fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye, which noticeably overhangs. Due to the fact that the outer corners of slit eyes are often located higher than the inner ones, these eyes are often compared to the eyes of a cat.

Position of lenses in front of eyes

Regardless of the shape and nature of the fit of the eyes, the frame must ensure the correct position of the lenses in front of the eyes. The ideal position would be in which the middle line of light openings passes approximately through the centers of the pupils or slightly lower. In his article “Choosing a Frame,” Professor Yuri Zakharievich Rosenblum points out that the back surface of the lenses should be at a distance of 12 mm from the top of the cornea.*** The only exception is the so-called half glasses, which are used for quickly switching from long distances (over glasses) to near ones (through glasses): the light openings of such glasses are below the pupils, and the distance of the lenses from the eyes is somewhat greater than usual. In practice, the fit of the frame often gives a slightly elevated position of the pupil relative to the midline of the opening shape.

Lens position in glasses: left - ideal, right - imperfect

Is design important for children's glasses?

Of course, the child should like himself wearing glasses, so he will feel more comfortable. Otherwise, children simply refuse to wear them.

The variety of children's frames is amazing! You can choose a bright, unusual model that will definitely captivate your baby, and something more traditional that will suit older children.

Be sure to listen to your child’s opinion, this way you will quickly teach him the need to wear glasses and handle them with care.

Your child should like the glasses, then he will get used to them faster

Alignment with the nose

Who is cheerful and who hangs his nose

Appearance, as you know, is not the main thing for a man, and therefore his nose can be absolutely anything, be it an eagle, a hawk, a Lenin, fleshy, Greek, Roman or upturned ****. Most men don’t care much about this, and the exceptions, which, of course, exist (just remember the King of Pop Michael Jackson), only confirm the rule. With women it's a different story. Being absolutely confident that everything in a person should be beautiful, even the nose, representatives of the fair sex have very strict requirements for this part of their face: a woman’s nose (note, not the nose, but the nose) simply must be neat and fit perfectly into the general facial features of its owner. And although women's complaints about their nose are as varied as the types of noses, their biggest concern is usually that the nose is too wide or too long.

Glasses for wide noses

The width of the nose directly depends on the shape of the nasal bone, which is formed by two adjacent plates connected by a cartilaginous suture. Those with wide noses are often convinced that glasses are contraindicated for them, because they seem to attract even more attention to the unloved part of the face. This is absolutely false! Thanks to a properly selected frame, the nose, on the contrary, will visually look narrower, and all attention will shift from it to the eye area. When choosing frames for a person with a wide nose, the design of the nose is of decisive importance. If your nose is wide at the base and quite short, then you should focus on frames with a high nose. It should be borne in mind that the frame should not be too narrow in the nose; Sometimes the understanding that this is so comes to the user only in the process of wearing glasses, and the consultant’s task is, among other things, to pay attention to this point at the stage of selecting glasses. The “bridge” of the frame should fit evenly to the nasal bone, following its contours. Why is it important? A uniform fit will allow you to evenly distribute the weight of the glasses, avoid excessive pressure on the head, weakening the walls of the cartilage (we already said above that the plates of the nasal bone are connected by a cartilage suture), and, accordingly, reduce the likelihood of pain when wearing glasses. If the nose has wide wings, then the nasal part of the frame should match it - massive and wide. In addition, you should understand that owners of such noses need frames with large light openings. They are the ones who can help the user build a geometrically correct concept of his face, where the nose fits harmoniously into the overall “picture”.

For a man with a wide, large nose, it makes sense to look for his ideal model among large metal frames with large light openings

On the faces of the fair sex with large noses, “cat-eye” or “butterfly” frames often look advantageous: the vintage style is complementary to a woman’s face. If we are talking about men, then it makes sense for them to look for their ideal model among large metal frames with a wide rim. There is a rule: the more noticeable the nose is on the face, the more noticeable the frame should be on it. So we can say that those with large noses are even lucky in this sense: they can afford bold and extravagant designer frames and, at the same time, the brightest colors*****. Becoming a magnet for the eyes of others, such a frame will thereby distract their attention from the nose.

On the faces of women with large noses, “cat-eye” or “butterfly” frames often look advantageous.

But on the contrary, it is better to avoid delicate frames with small light openings like Lennons, for example, for users with a large nose of any type. The same is true for rimless designs that are almost invisible on the face, which will not at all decorate such people.

Glasses for long noses

The owner of a long nose, as well as the owner of a wide one, when choosing a frame, should pay close attention to the design of the nose part of the frame. But! If, in the case of a wide and short nose, we are looking for a frame with a high bridge, then in the case of a long nose, on the contrary, we need a frame with a low bridge. There is a rule: the lower the bridge of the nose is located in the frame, the shorter the nose appears in it. This secret must have been adopted long ago by the famous singer and actress Barbra Streisand, because in many photographs she is depicted with glasses slightly pulled down. However, if the nose pads are set too low or the nose part of the frame is “too big” for the user, which is especially true in the case of a narrow nose, then the glasses will constantly slide down; this is fraught with gradual weakening and even deformation of the walls of the cartilage in the front part of the nose, as well as difficulty breathing and the occurrence of a kind of runny nose. Thus, it becomes clear why it is so important that the frame “fits” the user. The owner of a long nose should prefer dark tones over light tones, and more substantial frames with large light openings, which will do a much better job of diverting the attention of others from the user’s least favorite part of the face, to delicate, sophisticated models.

A model of rich color with a rather low, expressive bridge of the nose, like these glasses in which Claudia Schiffer is photographed, is a suitable solution for a woman with a long nose

Along with glasses, makeup can also help to visually reduce the length of the nose, focusing on the eyes or lips. However, you will also have to work on your nose, using foundations of different shades. Today you can find a lot of advice on the Internet on how to “shorten” your nose with makeup.

Metal frames with a double nose bridge are a good way to distract attention from a narrow and long nose.

Glasses for Asian Noses

Asian noses are characterized by a low, wide bridge of the nose, which is why many frames do not “sit” on their nose as they should, but are shifted onto the cheekbones. In this regard, many manufacturers produce separate lines of frames and sunglasses for Asian countries, in which frames made of cellulose acetate are either equipped with silicone nose pads or have a special nose design that takes into account the anthropometric features of the Asian nose.

Many manufacturers produce separate lines of glasses for Asian countries that take into account the anthropometric features of the Asian nose

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Choosing frames based on hair color and skin tone

Even the most beautiful frame, perfectly in harmony with the shape of the face, will be a bad addition to the image if its color does not match the shade of the hair and skin. Some rules and tips will help you avoid sharp contrasts and complement your external image as profitably as possible:

1. For people with fair skin and hair, glasses with light-colored plastic frames are more suitable. The best colors here would be beige, pinkish, peach, and light brown. You should avoid black, green and bright blue shades. Those who prefer metal frames should pay attention to those made in gold, tin or silver.
2. Those who have dark skin and light brown hair should choose cool, slightly muted shades: lilac, dark red, green marble. Combined frames are also a good option. Among metallic colors, silver colors are most suitable.
3. For people with dark skin and brown or red hair, amber, terracotta and brown frames are an excellent solution. Metal structures of bronze, gold or copper color should be selected.
4. Brunettes with porcelain-pale skin are recommended to wear frames in rich, dark and cool shades: blue-green, black, lilac, pewter, gray. Metal frames can be matte gold, copper or bronze.

If the models are chosen correctly, then with their help you can hide the flaws in your appearance and highlight its main advantages, and wearing them will be convenient and comfortable. Remember, you need to choose frame models to suit your style, and in no way match the style to your glasses.

Useful tips from stylists on choosing glasses

The choice of frame is no less important than the choice of lenses. If spectacle lenses for vision correction must comply with the ophthalmologist’s prescriptions, then a person selects frames according to his own tastes and preferences .

To ensure that glasses are convenient and comfortable to wear regardless of skin type, eye color and face shape, when selecting them you should pay attention to several universal recommendations:

• The upper part of the frame should not rise above the eyebrows and its lower part should not touch the cheeks.
• It is important that the frame is not tight. Otherwise, it will put a lot of pressure on the nose. And if it is too wide, then the glasses will simply fall off.
• To prevent glasses from causing headaches, the temples should not put pressure on your temples.
• To periodically change your look, it’s better to purchase a couple of different products. And this option is also suitable as a safety net if your glasses suddenly get lost or break.
• Before buying a frame, you need to carefully inspect it for scratches, cracks and other defects.

Today, the consumer market offers a variety of models of eyeglass frames, which differ in color, configuration and purpose. If you choose them correctly and wisely, then this accessory will not cause any discomfort when worn, and will add charm and individuality .

Face type and frame selection

Naturally, the type of face also matters when choosing frames. In one of the issues of our magazine, we have already talked about the four main types of faces: round, triangular (heart-shaped), square and oval.****** Today we will not dwell on them in detail, but let us remind ourselves of some important rules that should be used as a guide when choosing frames. Almost any frame will suit people with an oval face; frames with straight lines that form angles with the sides will help to visually elongate a round face, while the easiest way to soften the strict features of a square face is with a rimless design. In one of his interviews, the famous French glasses designer Frederic Beausoleil essentially expressed the principle of selecting glasses in one short phrase.

Popular lens shapes for rimless glasses

Round

Such models were loved by Lennon fans, and since then interest in them has been constantly renewed.

Tisheydy

This is what this trend is called nowadays - it will make a rectangular face more proportional.

Oval

Lenses of this shape look harmonious on triangular faces, smoothing out a wide forehead and visually enlarging a narrow, sharp chin. By and large, this is a universal model, which, due to the lack of angles and sharp lines, is considered to be “feminine”.

Rectangular

Rectangular glasses without rims will be a good choice for chubby women and men. Although most often this form is preferred by representatives of the stronger sex.

Unusual shapes

Aviators are frameless glasses with a slightly angled angle. These models have remained at the peak of fashion for several generations. A version of rimless lenses of this shape is suitable for bright personalities.

Cat eye glasses

They belong to exotic species. If you have an oval, triangular or square face type, feel free to purchase optics or sun protection of this shape.

In the Ochitos online store, everyone will find their own rimless pair of glasses or sun protection model.

In addition to the quality of the products, salon clients receive additional advantages:

1. ease of ordering;
2. payment options;
3. efficiency and accuracy of delivery;
4. participation in promotions and sales;

If you dream of a branded model at an adequate price, contact us. We offer you to choose and buy rimless glasses with lens installation and courier delivery. The prices for rimless frames will please you; savings reach up to 50% compared to stationary optics. Rimless glasses require special lenses for glasses, we will advise you and select the most suitable option for you, you will not have to overpay.

By nationality

Certain difficulties may arise when choosing frames for people with an Asian face type. Due to the peculiarities of the anthropometry of the bridge of the nose, many models do not “sit” on their nose, as they should, but are shifted to the cheekbones.

Some companies produce separate lines and even collections of frames and sunglasses especially for Asian countries. Such collections, for example, are present in the assortment of the Rodenstock concern. Their appearance in the company’s offer was caused by the requirements of the Asian market and the anthropometric features of the Asian type of face, which include a low, wide bridge of the nose, a larger head width compared to European standards (by width is meant the distance between the bases of the ears), but at the same time approximately the same, like Europeans, interpupillary distance. Due to these features, frames created for the European market were often not suitable for people with Asian face types. They required other shapes and designs of nose pads. In addition, the actual fit of frames from regular collections on people with an Asian face type had a negative pantoscopic tilt, and when calculating lenses, if these are not individual designs, a positive standard pantoscopic frame tilt angle of 7-8° is included. This could negatively affect the quality of vision in finished glasses. Taking these points into account, Rodenstock designers every year develop models that meet the anthropometric features of Asian faces, and apply a particularly durable coating of a special varnish to them.

Thanks to today's fashion, it is not at all surprising that there are more and more young people who order glasses with zero-refractive lenses just to look like their idol, look stylish or simply improve their status. Many of them have no idea that glasses can do much more. Sometimes they “work” no worse than a surgical scalpel.

* Don’t be born beautiful: 98% of Russian women suffer from an inferiority complex // Business Press: [website]. URL: https://www.businesspress.ru/newspaper/article_mId_43_aId_426032.html (access date: 01/18/2011). ** The orbit (orbit) is a paired depression in the bones of the skull in which the eyeballs with the external muscles of the eye, blood vessels and nerves are located. *** For more details, see: Rosenblum, Yu. Z. Choice of frames / Yu. Z. Rosenblum // Eyelid. 2001. No. 5. P. 44-45. **** To designate noses, we used the typology proposed by Israeli scientist, professor at Ben-Gurion University Abraham Tamir, who identified 14 types of noses. ***** When choosing a frame color, you must take into account the user’s color type. For more information on how to determine a color type, see: Let there be color! // Eyelid. 2014. No. 5. pp. 24–27. ****** For more details, see: Aesthetic factor in the selection of glasses // Eyelid. 2006. No. 7. P. 36-40.

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Difficulties of selection

Modern materials, various shapes, original design - you can spend more than an hour or two in the optics, trying on frames and talking about how beautiful and stylish, how comfortable this or that piece looks. And with all the variety, it’s not so easy to quickly choose the right frame for yourself. So how do you choose a frame for your glasses?

With experience, you can complete the task in a shorter time, but with the first order everything is not so easy. But some selection secrets will help you make a purchase by choosing both beautiful and comfortable frames.