On the Coast – Families Issue 102 I October/November 2019 | Page 24

sunglasses
How to choose
the perfect
W
ith so many sunglass styles on offer
it can be overwhelming trying to
choose the perfect pair.
Not only do you need to like the design
and colour they also need to fit well for
optimum sun protection.
One of the biggest challenges when
selecting and trying frames on is the
tinted lenses can often make seeing
what they truly look like difficult. If you
require prescription sunnies then the
task is even harder as sunglasses are not
scripted until you add that option.
When we are shopping for eyewear
with clients we do take a lot of the
challenges away however, we do still like
them to see what they look like in their
frames before making a final decision.
Therefore, we often take a photo of them
on our phone so they can see it with their
prescription optical eyewear. Something
we suggest everyone does if they need
additional sight help!
Below are the four steps we take when
styling and shopping for clients eyewear
to ensure we find them the perfect pair!
Step One:
Determine your face shape
Inverted Triangle: Your forehead is
broader than your jawline and you have
a more angled face.
Oval: You have an elongated face with
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narrow jaw and forehead
with wider cheekbones.
Round: Your forehead,
cheekbones and jaw are of
similar width and you have a
softer, rounded jaw.
Square: You have a fairly equal
width from jaw to forehead and a
squared off jawline.
Rectangle: Your jaw to forehead is
balanced and you have an elongated
face.
FYI: Some people can cross between two
face shapes, if you feel that this is you
adapt the below styles accordingly.
Step Two:
Discover what colour is best!
Sunnies can be a fun way to express your
personality, style and add colour to
your face and/or outfit. If you are only
wanting to buy one pair of sunnies a
year we suggest you invest in the perfect
colour for your complexion and the best
quality you can afford.
If you don’t know whether you suit
warmer or cooler tones then we highly
recommend having a professional Colour
Analysis (something we specialise in).
Knowing the hues that suit you best
will ensure your frames are flattering
to your face and not a bad distraction
to your features. Black is not always the
most attractive choice of colour. In fact
on some complexions it can be too harsh
and ageing!
TIP: When choosing frames opt for a
colour that makes you smile and will co-
ordinate with colours you like to wear!
Step Three:
Choose the right style for your face
Once you have determined your face
shape and decided on a colour the
next step is to pick a style that will suit
your face shape. Above are some style
suggestions for each face shape:
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