How to Choose a Style of Sunglasses
Have you ever spent what seemed like hours browsing through the sunglasses section at your local department store? If so, you know how frustrating the process can be. You don't want a pair of glasses that is too big, too thick, too thin, too dark, too light, and the list goes on. This quick guide will make the process easier for you the next time you find yourself faced with thousands of options to choose from. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Decide on a shape for your glasses based on the shape of your face. The shape of men and women's faces and features is very different. Men tend to have more chiseled, square and sharp features that look good with aviator-style glasses (oval). Men also look good in smaller and wraparound sunglasses. Women have softer, rounder faces that tend to go well with large square "diva" styles, ala Coco Chanel. But of course this is not a hard and fast rule--some women look good in men's glasses, and vice versa.
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Choose a tint for your sunglasses. There are dark-colored (brown, red, pink, blue) tints, silver tints and gold-tinted glasses. Some tints allow others to partially see through your lens, while others completely bar the outside world from seeing your eyes. The tint of your glasses will affect how you see the world through your glasses. A colored tint could distort your vision (not recommended for driving). Glasses with a basic gray tint will not change the colors you see or distort what you see, so if you plan to be very active while wearing these sunglasses, choose a gray tint. If you just want to lie in the sun, a colored tint is fine.
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Decide if these sunglasses will be for sport or leisure. If you will be wearing the glasses for sport, you want to get a sturdy, thick pair that won't bend or break easily in case they fall off or get hit by a ball. For leisure, you can go with a more delicate and elegant pair of sunglasses that fits you comfortably.
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Decide whether you want thick-rimmed glasses or thin rims. The thick-rimmed glasses are more popular with bigger, sophisticated, feminine glasses, while the thin-rimmed styles will give you a sleeker look.
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Choose between a glass or plastic lens. The glass versions are heavy and more expensive, but stronger and of a higher quality.
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Consider the ultraviolet (UV) protection percentage of the sunglasses. The higher your UV protection, the better your eyes will be protected from the sun's rays. Choose 100 percent UV protection when possible.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't be tempted by cheap sunglasses that look good. They can hurt the sides of your head and leave unsightly marks on your face. Invest in a mid- to higher-priced pair of glasses that you can hold onto for a long time to come.
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