The most important thing to consider when getting new glasses is the lens. Of course, you’d want to get glasses with the right prescription so you can see clearly. But that decision is typically made for you through an eye test and an optometrist. The fun part comes when you’re picking the frames your new lenses will be in.

Your Face Shape

The shape of your face is the most important thing to consider when choosing new glasses frames, but it’s not the most obvious. Choosing glasses frames for round, square, oval and heart-shaped faces tends to be the most obvious, but what about the other shapes?

If you have an angular face shape or a pointed face, you should go for frames that are wider and larger than the lenses. If you have a round face, you should look for frames that are smaller and narrower than the lenses to balance out your face. For a square face, you want to look for frames with square jaws and angular lines. And if you have an oblong face, you want your glasses frames to be wider than longer.

Material

Most of the time, glasses frames are made from plastic, and that’s fine. But if you want something more stylish and unique, there are plenty of options.

Even if you’re going for plastic, there are different types of plastic. Acetate, for example, is slightly more flexible in terms of shape, meaning it’s a little easier to adjust to your face. Plastic can also be more durable, meaning you can have a more robust frame that can be used for more extreme sports.

Wood is also growing in popularity for glasses frames. Wood is, of course, natural material and comes in a variety of colours. It’s also not as durable as plastic.

Metal frames are also growing in popularity and offer a professional, upscale look. You can get frames with coloured rims, while others are made entirely from metal. Many metal frames are durable, but they’re also heavier.

Titanium frames are another option. These are lightweight, durable and strong, making them ideal for people who do a lot of extreme sports.

Full Rim vs. Rimless

Most glasses are full-rimmed, meaning that the entire frame rests against your face. This is the most popular style and also tends to be the most durable. It also tends to be the most expensive.

Rimless frames come only to the edge of your lenses without surrounding them. These are typically thinner and lighter than full-rimmed frames, but they’re also more fragile and tend to be more expensive.

Colour

You can go for basic black or pick out a frame that’s a little more vibrant. Black is the most popular option, but it’s by no means the only one.

Colourful frames can be fun and stylish, but you should consider how your glasses will look with different colours. Will blue frames look good with a lot of your outfits? Black frames are always a safe option that goes with everything.

Final Thoughts

Choosing new glasses frames is one of the most exciting parts of getting new glasses. You can go for something simple and practical, or you can choose something unique and trendy. The choice is yours!

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