Choosing Mens Frame Styles

When looking for a new pair of glasses, it can get a little confusing with all the choices out there. There are many things that must be taken into consideration when buying new frames such as colour, style, shape, face shape, personal style and budget. With our busy lifestyles you may also opt for more than pair of glasses for different areas of your life such as work and play. Our guide will help you make the right decision based around you.

Fashion experts claim that your frames can be described as expression of your personality as they show how you are presenting yourself to the rest of the world. So what should men be looking for when choosing new frames?

First of all, you need to decide what type of shape your face most closely matches. Most men will have square faces, with a wide and masculine jaw line. If you are one of these men, choose frames that are wider than they are long, with a curved lower edge as this will balance out your angular jaw. When considering design, try to avoid anything angular or with a square pattern.

Men with oval faces should try to avoid frames that will soften their look. Go for rectangular shapes over oval shapes and try to choose wide frames. Likewise try to stay away from frames with a lot of colour on the top rim.

Round faces are the same size and width with no clear jaw line. Steer clear of glasses that will sit on the cheeks and try to choose rectangular shapes. It is also worth trying to find frames the same width as your temples.

Men with triangular faces will have a small jaw and wider forehead. So you should choose frames with added detail on the top rims.

When it comes to what colour to choose there are a few guidelines men can follow. Most importantly try to find a shade that will suit your clothes, your style and your own colouring.

For instance, men with dark hair can get away with strong colours such as navy, brown or black. Those with red hair should wear bronze or brown colours to enhance their look. Blond or fair haired men should opt for light colours and gold.

Whatever you choose, make sure you feel comfortable and the frames reflect your own personality and style.