Which frame is better: metal or plastic?

In the modern world, most people have vision problems. Corrective lenses that are suitable for almost everyone will help you cope.

Fashionable women's frames for eyeglasses 2021 - 2021 help you not to lose your own style. We look at photos of trendy eyepieces later in the article. Let's look at sunglasses and everyday glasses.

Don't think that eyepieces are just a measure of health. Thanks to the work of designers, such an accessory can make a bright accent on any stylish look.

Fashion trends 2021 - 2021!

Photos of fashionable women's frames for vision glasses 2021 - 2021, presented below, demonstrate trendy examples.

Each type of face is suitable for certain types of glasses:

• round - square, pointed, rectangular;
• oval - rectangular, oval, rounded;
• square – rimless, large, “cat’s eye”;
• rectangular – large, “aviator”, rounded;
• heart-shaped - rounded, round, small with a narrow bridge;
• triangular - rounded, aviator, cat's eye.

Diversity is in fashion. Images, creative colors, avant-garde ideas, individuality - all this is relevant for this season. Designers create new fashion items every day.

Don't sacrifice style for convenience. There are enough trendy and at the same time comfortable representatives of this type of accessories on the market.

Designers presented new models of glasses for 2021 - 2021. Among them there are bright, unusual specimens:

• rimless – minimalism is always a trendy solution;
• bright, multi-colored – attract other people’s glances;
• decorated with illustrations - emphasize individuality;
• impudent, "cat-like" type.

Are you afraid of bold experiments? Choose calmer colors. Brown, gray, marsh, olive look interesting and, at the same time, restrained.

White and black models remain the trend. Beauty is minimalism. And classics are always in fashion.

The photos below will clearly illustrate fashion trends and help you make your choice.

"Lolita"

The name "Lolita" was attached to the glasses, made in the shape of two hearts, shortly after Stanley Kubrick's film "Lolita" based on the novel of the same name by Vladimir Nabokov was released in 1962.
It is interesting that Lolita did not wear glasses either in the film or in the book. The idea to put them on her came to the mind of the famous American photographer Bert Stern, who took promotional photographs for the film. With Stern's light hand, many people began to associate heart-shaped glasses primarily with the image of Nabokov's heroine and only then with Madonna, who also had a weakness for heart-shaped glasses. It was them that the showbiz superstar chose for his 2008-2009 world tour called Sticky & Sweet. In our 21st century, it is, frankly speaking, hardly possible to create something completely new in eyewear design. So, we think, eyewear designers have no choice but to follow the path of modernizing existing forms. This means that our stories will certainly continue. * Let us remind our readers that for the first time aviator-shaped glasses appeared on the market under the Ray-Ban brand (literally its name can be translated as “protection from rays”, “obstacle to the passage of rays”). The manufacturer of these glasses was Bausch & Lomb. ** Before John Lennon, another wearer of round nickel-plated glasses became famous for his contribution to peace: Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most famous political figures of the 20th century and the father of the Indian nation. *** It’s interesting that Tura used anodized aluminum as the material for the glasses, the idea for which was borrowed from aircraft manufacturers. **** Albarello A., Joppolo F. For your eyes, only? Eyewear from A to Z. Modena: Logos, 2007. P. 39. ***** It is noteworthy that in the collection of the François Pinton Paris company, which is now headed by Robert Pinton’s son Francois Pinton, the model “Jackie O.” is still present today. IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ARTICLE, THE MATERIALS OF THE DISSERTATION “A LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF spectacles AND THEIR APPLICATION IN GERMANY AFTER 1850” (DER GESCHÄRFTE BLICK ZUR GESCHICHTE DER BRILLE UND IHRER VERWENDUNG IN DEUTSCHLAND SEIT 1850) ON SOIS WERE USED THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AWARDED BY SUSANNA BUK (MARBURG) , 2002), BOOKS BY ALESSANDRA ALBARELLO AND FRANCESCA GIOPPOLO “FOR YOUR EYES ONLY? GLASSES FROM A TO Z" (FOR YOUR EYES, ONLY? EYEWEAR FROM A TO Z. MODENA: LOGOS, 2007) AND BOOKS BY B. MICHAEL ANDRESEN "GLASSES: FROM AN OBJECT OF CONSUMPTION TO AN OBJECT OF CULT" (BRILLEN: VOM GEBRAUCHSARTIKEL ZUM KULTOBJEKT. STUTTGART , 1998)

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Selection of frames taking into account your individual characteristics

Sunglasses: trends for the 2018 season

How to choose a frame?

It is possible to choose a suitable copy only by trying on the glasses in person. Pictures of trending models from the Internet are completely useless in this case. It is very important that you like your appearance and feel comfortable. You don’t want chafing, itching, or redness when wearing it, do you?

It is possible to choose a suitable model by observing the following rules:

• determine your face type (round, square, oval, rectangular, heart-shaped, triangular);
• know your individual style, lifestyle (the frames must match your everyday look, otherwise the appearance will turn out comical);
• Be sure to try on the copy you like.

To simplify the choice of frames, we have created a list of suitable models for each type of appearance.

a round face:

• square;
• "cat's eye";
• pointed;
• rectangular;
• butterfly shape;
• decorated with a narrow bridge of the nose;
• “aviators”;
• "Wayfarers".

Oval looks advantageous when choosing:

• rectangular;
• oval;
• round;
• butterfly-shaped;
• "aviators".

Square is flawless if you choose:

• large;
• rimless;
• "cat's eye"

Rectangular is combined with types:

• large;
• “aviators”;
• round.

The heart-shaped shape will only benefit if you choose:

• rounded;
• round;
• small with a narrow bridge;
• low-set temples;
• "aviators";
• "wayfarers";
• rimless.

Triangular looks advantageous when choosing a shape:

• round;
• "aviators";
• "cat's eye";
• rimless.

In addition to suitable models, there are also those that do not suit a certain type of face. Our selection will help you avoid getting into trouble.

Round looks out of place when choosing:

• round;
• narrow;
• with sharply defined corners;
• in the form of geometric shapes;
• covering the eyebrows.

Oval is a loser when choosing frames:

• with sharp corners;
• too massive;
• too wide;
• narrow.

Square looks much worse if you choose:

• square, framed by sharp corners;
• small, narrow, miniature;
• models have a wider face.

If you have a rectangular one , then avoid:

• narrow;
• small;
• bright colors.

For heart-shaped, we recommend avoiding:

• heavy, large;
• acute forms;
• glasses covering eyebrows;
• butterfly shape;
• drop shapes;
• "cat's eye";
• bright colors.

Triangular loses its uniqueness and fades if the choice falls on:

• "cat's eye";
• dark glasses;
• square, rectangular;
• narrow, small;
• with a square or sharp bottom.

"The Lennons"

Today it is customary to call “Lennons” small metal glasses with round light openings. As you might guess, they owe their name to John Lennon, one of the most famous users of round glasses in their entire history. In the 60s and 70s of the last century, imitating their idol, many young people aspired to have something similar. Lennon's glasses, by the way, were nickel-plated. However, today, when we talk about Lennons, we primarily mean their shape, not their material (so those who suffer from nickel allergies can breathe easy). After the leader of the Fab Four, who urged people to make love rather than war, was killed in 1980, round glasses became a symbol of peace and the hippie movement. The controversial musician Ozzy Osbourne, who also turned out to be partial to round glasses, cannot be classified as a “flower child,” of course, but it should be noted that thanks to him, round glasses also became the property of the underground, whose representatives call glasses a la Osbourne “ Ozzie." However, for those whose childhood was in the 1990s, “Lennons” are by no means associated with the musicians mentioned above, but rather with the young wizard Harry Potter. This character is largely responsible for the fact that round glasses have become very popular among bespectacled teenagers, who finally stopped feeling like outsiders.

Popular forms

There are a huge number of different specimens. New models appear every day. Whatever one may say, among these accessories there are absolute favorites:

• oversized – frames larger than the face create a slimming and correction effect;
• cat's eye - emphasizes the elegance and sophistication of any stylish woman;
• round women's glasses frames are the highlight of any look, strengthening their position from season to season;
• rimless - make the look deeper, facial features more expressive and emphasize the freshness of appearance;

"Clubmaster"

“Clubmasters”, or “brow-liners”, as they are also called, are glasses in a combined frame with rounded light openings. The upper part of the “clubmasters” is reinforced with plastic “arcs”, creating the effect of double eyebrows. The fashion for “clubmasters” came to Europe from America. One of their most famous users of the mid-20th century was the fighter for the rights of blacks Malcolm X, who had several glasses of this “style” in different colors. With the advent of the plastic revolution, thanks to which the market was flooded with new models, the attractiveness of the “clubmasters” somehow faded. In the eighties, they returned to the fashion scene again, but only as sunglasses, but at the beginning of this decade, due to designers' passion for retro style, they experienced a real renaissance.

Popular colors

Glasses now have both practical and aesthetic purposes. Lens frame colors create vibrant accents to any look. The photos below illustrate combinations suitable for different types of appearance.

In 2021, frames are used as a way to express your inner style. You no longer have to buy eyepieces to correct your vision. Perfect your look with accent accessories.

Emphasize severity, add grace, make the look expressive, show excellent taste - all this is possible thanks to just one accessory.

Reds

The color of passion suits confident girls; it emphasizes the inner fire – the “peppercorn”. These glasses look especially beautiful with brown, gray, and green eyes. But the blue ones take on a sickly, tired look.

Frame JIMMY CHOO JC223/F 807

White

A stylish white model will complement a light romantic look. Blue, brown, green eyes are absolutely combined with a light shade. But the gray ones look faded, nondescript, tired - look for another option.

Those with fair skin are not recommended to choose white glasses, otherwise there is a risk of emphasizing sickly pallor. Well, “dark-skinned women” only look more advantageous when choosing such a specimen.

Glasses frame Ray-Ban RX6375 2944 51

Black

Classic always remains fashionable. Elegance, sophistication, minimalism suit any woman. You look stylish in either a formal pantsuit or regular jeans and a T-shirt.

But for those with dark skin and at the same time dark hair, choosing such glasses is dangerous. The eyepieces will simply get lost among the appearance features.

Frame MAXMARA MM 1329 000

Blue

They emphasize the depth of any eye shade, but are contraindicated for dark or too pale skin. All the irregularities and imperfections of the face become visible.

Those with red hair should be careful. There will most likely be a color clash. Choose opposite shades. Use a color palette.

Frame Silhouette 1562 6201

Greens

They give a spring, fresh mood. A sense of novelty accompanies everyone who wears a similar option. Remember that this color is absolutely contraindicated for pale skin tones. A painful yellow discoloration will appear on the face.

Glasses frame Ray-Ban RX6375 2890 51

Brown

This is not a classic color like white or black, so this model looks interesting and unusual. Eyes of green and brown shades are especially advantageous with this combination.

They look out of place with dark hair and skin tones because they simply blend into each other.

frame Vogue Eyewear VO 3987-B 352

Other colors

If among the previously presented colors you did not find what you were looking for, other options will come to the rescue. It’s quite possible to choose something with such a variety of colors and models that are presented to us today. Use the photo selection below.

Medical frame RCavalli 932 28

What does the frame consist of?

A frame is an integral part of glasses, a kind of frame for fixing lenses made of plastic or glass. This is what allows you to wear glasses comfortably.

The design consists of the following parts:

• Frame – the front part that holds the lenses. Consists of frames into which lenses are inserted.
• The bridge holds the rims of the frame. It may have nose pads to help distribute the weight of the product evenly, or it may be naked.
• The temples hold the frame in the desired position. Must be of appropriate size and curvature. In optical shops they are often tailored to suit a specific person.
• Hinges hold the frame and temple together. A more modern fastening option is flexes, which prevent loosening of the structure.
• Tips – soft pads on the temples made of silicone or plastic. They protect the skin from possible reactions to the metal.

Attention! To provide a larger viewing angle, the size of the headbands should be sufficient, but the glasses should be comfortable and not put pressure on the face.

How not to buy a fake?

In order not to aggravate vision problems, it is necessary to choose only high-quality specimens with the correct frame. Such models are wear-resistant and comfortable. No chafing. Here are some rules for choosing a good option:

• buy frames in a company store;
• balance price/quality;
• check the brand name on the “ears”;
• require a product quality certificate.

Remember that your vision is at stake. If there is no quality certificate, feel free to return the item to the shelf.

The best option is a combination of several materials or high-quality plastic.

If you have chosen a shape, then it's time to pay attention to the ears. With constant wear, chafing appears. Look for ears framed with rubberized inserts.

High-quality material is initially expensive. Miser pays twice. Cheapness is a sign of saving on consumables.

frame Vogue Eyewear VO 4025 352

Metal frames: pros and cons

As a rule, lovers of the classics vote for metal frames. This is a long-proven solution that is suitable for those who adhere to a traditional style. The design of metal frames is for the most part quite laconic and conservative, although modern trends have not bypassed this segment.

Metal frames for men's glasses - the choice of followers of the classic style

Materials

Frame manufacturers actively use different materials and alloys for their products. You can find models made of titanium, nickel, aluminum, steel, and copper. For people suffering from allergies, frames made of hypoallergenic alloys are available.

Design

Modern technologies allow you to experiment with the appearance of metal frames: models can be painted in bright colors or even coated with precious metals. In the collections of premium brands there are models inlaid with precious stones, precious woods and other luxury materials.

As for style, metal models, as a rule, have thin rims, making the glasses seem weightless and do not attract all the attention. It is from metal that aviators and classic quiet shades are made - models that have been leading the list of trends for several years.

For those who are looking for the most inconspicuous glasses, metal frames will be a salvation - for these purposes, rimless frames have long been used, in which the lenses are attached with bolts or fishing lines.

Vision correction

Metal frames are not suitable for all prescriptions. In particular, they are difficult to combine with thick lenses - such lenses look unaesthetic in thin frames, and sometimes it can be difficult to secure them.

Wearing comfort

Although it is believed that metal frames are heavier than plastic ones, modern technologies make it possible to create lightweight and comfortable designs that are practically not felt on the face. The temples are often supplemented with rubber, which reduces the strain on the temples and ears and makes the frame even more pleasant to use.

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Advantages and disadvantages

So, let's go over the strengths and weaknesses of metal glasses. Benefits include:

• High wear resistance in any price segment;
• Thin rims, the ability to make almost invisible glasses, up to rimless models, in which the lenses are attached to the temples with fishing lines or bolts;
• Good strength;
• The ability to create complex designs, for example, folding frames;
• Unlike plastic products, metal frames can be repaired if damaged (but not all), and the fit can be adjusted.

Flaws:

• Some frames can cause allergies, which will manifest themselves as rashes and redness of the skin;
• The design of metal frames is quite monotonous;
• In cold weather, metal frames may feel uncomfortable.

Where is the best place to buy?

Choose glasses only in specialized stores. Buying it secondhand will have tragic consequences. We present to you a list of stores and showrooms in the Moscow region offering high-quality models:

• “OpticsX”;
• “Bespectacled”;
• “My-optika”
• "Polaroid"
• "Ray-Ban"

When choosing options, inquire about the quality certificate.

If you still decide to order online, here is a list of good sites:

• Lamoda;
• Optic-city;
• Optica-ot-gleba;
• Ochkov.net;
• Opticaworld.com.

If you are looking for decorative models without usefulness or practicality, then Chinese websites of cheap goods will help you save:

• Aliexpress;
• SheIn;
• Ebay.

To avoid buying junk, be sure to read the reviews.

It is quite possible to order and receive high-quality glasses from abroad. Here is a list of reliable, trusted American sites with direct delivery:

• Zenni Optical;
• Frames Direct;
• Select Specs;
• Cool Frames.

Can't buy designer goods? The solution will be the mass market. Do you want to try on image eyepieces in person and buy them at an adequate price? Here is a list of good stores:

• H&M;
• Bershka;
• Pull&Bear;
• Stradivarius;
• MOHITO;
• Reserved.

Spectacle frame Pepe Jeans Silas 1271 C1

20 more fashionable frames!

The images below illustrate additional options. Among them, everyone will find their own suitable model. Creative, unusual eyepieces will definitely attract the attention of others.

We recommend that you additionally look at the following models:

• with an image on the ears;
• with a combination of several colors;
• with a decorated nose bridge;
• with mixing materials for manufacturing;
• asymmetrical shape.

Pepe Jeans Dean 1250 C3 glasses frame

Basic rules for choosing glasses frames

Since girls are girls in everything, glasses for the fair sex simultaneously perform several important functions: they correct and improve vision, and are also a very stylish and original accessory.
That is why for girls, choosing frames for such glasses is a very important step, because they will have to wear these glasses most of the time.

Farsighted and nearsighted: which vision glasses are suitable for whom?

In addition to the fact that when choosing the glasses themselves, you must first of all be guided by your vision characteristics, it is also recommended to pay attention to the frames, since, for example, thicker frames are suitable for short-sighted young ladies.

And there are several good reasons for this, the first of which is that myopic girls’ eyes become visually smaller, which can be compensated for by thick frames. Well, with farsighted girls everything is exactly the same, only in the opposite direction, the thinner the frame, the better.

Glasses for different face shapes

When choosing glasses, you should consider your face shape. Framing must be selected as carefully as clothing. There are configurations that emphasize advantages and disguise small flaws. Any face shape can be complemented by the right eyewear design.

After choosing your own style and image, it is easier to choose the right option. Special frames can be selected for diamond-, pear- or heart-shaped faces.