Eyeglasses frames that fit your personality

Because people generally recognize you by your face, the eyeglasses you choose to wear are a very important part of your identity.
Whether you want to look sophisticated, modern, youthful or conservative, fashionable or stylish, the right glasses can help shape the way others see you. Even if you choose to wear just one pair of eyeglasses for everything you do, that still says something about you!

Glasses can help others see the real you, or they can help create the image you want. The key is to find the right eyeglasses frames that match your personality and lifestyle.

The first step, according to eyewear styling experts, is to consider the different aspects of your life. "What do you really want from your glasses?" "What are the different activities you take part in? What work do you do?"
For different looks that suit each occasion, most people can use more than one pair of glasses, just as they need more than one pair of shoes.

You do not wear the same pair of shoes to the basketball court, the beach and your office.
Do you move in the business world? Do you love excursions and nature; are you a busy mother, a retiree or a student? Are you a creative person, such as an artist or a writer?

Or, like most people, do you have a lifestyle that includes various activities and interesting hobbies?
To narrow down your options, consider what eyewear specialists recommend regarding the style, color, material and size of prescription frames for different activities and lifestyles.

Eyeglasses for business professionals

To build trust among business clients and partners, it is usually best to stick to conservative frame shapes and colors. Consider the following options to enhance your professional image:

A gold metal frame with a simple, rounded shape and slim temples by Giorgio Armani.

To see more frames for business, click here for men's eyeglasses frames and click here for women's eyeglasses frames. Classic shapes such as oval, rectangular and round. Traditional colors in gold, silver, brown, grey and black. Subtle frames, without bright colors or unusual shapes.

Titanium and stainless steel are also good choices, as are rimless titanium frames.

Silver, gunmetal, brown and black are recommended for men, because they are easy, conservative colors that match business suits. Brown, gold tones, silver, burgundy, black and bronze are good choices for women.

Classic tortoiseshell eyeglasses frame models also work well with business suits. For example, square frames convey a professional style.

Glasses that enhance your creativity and advanced style

One way to show your creative fashion side is with modern shapes, such as geometric designs on thicker, larger and subtle frames. Many modern metal frames can also give an advanced look.

Cat-eye shaped frames, acetate in a two-tone black with brown tortoiseshell. By Valentino. To see more women's eyeglasses frames in a distinctive cat-eye style click here. Today's most modern eyeglasses in larger sizes are also an option, as are more unusual colors, such as blue, green and purple.

Multicolored metal frames with wide metal (laminates) are another possibility, as are floral motifs and printed patterns.
Also details made with laser and special finishes suit this frame style, because these touches are unusual and very fashionable.

Another big new fashion trend is retro or vintage styles. Look for exaggeratedly drawn frame shapes from the '70s and '80s, such as oversized cat-eye and aviator shapes, as well as mod looks from the '60s.

Glasses for those who want to look young

Just because someone is nearing retirement does not mean they have to wear old-fashioned, outdated glasses. And men: get rid of those huge metal frames that cover your face!
Everyone wants to look young and modern. The frame shapes you need are those that lift the face, such as slightly raised rectangles for men and soft cat-eyes for women's faces.

Certain frame colors can also make you look younger. We recommend colors such as gunmetal, deep brown and burgundy for men, and lighter, brighter shades for women.

"Shine adds life to the face for women." We also recommend avoiding silver, black and dark, dull colors, just as hairstylists recommend a lighter hair color for mature women.

Eyeglasses for students

Whether you study engineering, art history, business administration or French literature, it is time to develop your own identity and establish your style.

Without the constraints of a conservative office environment, you have much greater freedom in the style of glasses you can wear, since striking colors and shapes are not off-limits for you.

Unusual frame shapes, bright colors, larger sizes and interesting details are all available at various prices and across many brands.

Are you interested in a distinctive, retro look? A modern frame in many colors? A more intellectual style?
Do not be afraid, feel free to express yourself without taboo.

Eyeglasses for sporty and outdoor types

Most adults live two lives, their "normal" 9-to-5 life during the week and their (usually) more active life on weekends.

Just as formal shoes cannot be worn to the gym, the regular glasses you wear at the office from 9 to 5 may be the wrong choice for your sporting or outdoor outings.

For better comfort, performance and safety during your weekend hours in the countryside, choose at least one pair of sport sunglasses, sport glasses or even just a simpler, sporty prescription frame with shatterproof safety lenses.

The style of glasses you choose can range from wraparounds (that hug the face) to more conventional eyeglasses and sunglasses.
The sporty look of your glasses may include bright or neoclassical colors, stripes and modern combinations of metal and plastic materials.

An important factor in sports glasses is the lens:

Polarized lenses in sunglasses reduce the glare from light reflecting off water. Polycarbonate lenses are impact-resistant against sports impacts.
And various lens tints work to enhance your vision in different lighting conditions.
An experienced optician can help you choose the best glasses for the needs of the activity or sport that interests you.

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Oakley sport eyeglasses frame - click the photo

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