How to Pick Out New Glasses

Glasses are a legitimate fashion accessory.

Eyeglasses have come a long way in the past 20 years. Once an item that no "trendy" person wanted to be caught dead in, glasses have become a legitimate fashion accessory. Picking new glasses can be a challenging and stressful experience, though. As a very expensive accessory, you want to pick out the absolute best ones to suit your face and personality.

Things You'll Need

• Pictures of eyeglass frames

Instructions

1. 

   Find pictures of glasses you like to take with you when you shop.

   Pick out pictures of eyeglass frames you like from magazines and print ads. Rip those pictures out to take with you when you go to purchase your glasses.

2. Read about what types of glasses would suit the shape of your face. Your eyeglass frames should complement the shape of your face and your best feature.

   For example, if you have a broad, square face, pick a longer, thinner frame to contrast and complement the size of your face. If you have blue eyes or a strong hair color, like red, pick a color of frame that will complement your coloring.

   By taking these considerations into account, you can narrow down the types of frames you're interested in.

3. 

   A friend can tell you what looks good and what doesn't when shopping for glasses.

   Ask a friend whose fashion sense you trust and admire to accompany you on your mission to purchase new eyeglasses.

4. Go to the optometrist or eyewear store. Pick out glasses similar to the ones you've already chosen from magazines, etc. as styles you'd like to try on.

5. 

   Try on a lot of frames before making your final decision.

   Try on as many pairs of glasses as you'd like until you can pick out three or four favorites. Then ask your friend and the person helping you at the store to give you feedback on each pair. Pick out the ones you like the best and have your optometrist put your corrective lenses into the frames.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can afford it, pick out a couple of pairs of glasses you like that accentuate different characteristics of your face, and alternate wearing them.

References

• All About Vision: Eyeglass Frames That Match Your Face Shape and Coloring
• Slate: I Was Framed!
• Las Fashionistas: Pick the Best Glasses for Your Face