MENSWEAR • RECOMMENDED FOR RACEGOERS
Pear / Triangle – the jawline is wider than forehead( opposite to heart).
Choose frames with a heavier well defined top, i. e. heavier part of frame or frameless at the bottom. Ensure width is slightly wider than the jawline. Pattern – stronger colour on the top. Go for clubmaster styles and pilot aviators with a brow bar top to broaden the jaw. Avoid heavy frame at the bottom and low-set arms which will bring the eye downwards to the jawline.
Best bet: Paul Ven Fox Clubmaster ICE wooden sunglasses £ 44.99 available from Etsy.
Diamond – narrow forehead with wide cheekbones and a narrow jawline.
Choose frames that are deeper than they are wide. They should not be any wider than your cheeks. Go for oval or rimless frames. Avoid wide frames and thick heavy arms.
Best bet: Lennon sunglasses by Pretty Green. Price £ 90 from House of Fraser. Oblong – a longer oval shape. Here size matters. Go for larger frames to shorten the face length, but don’ t extend beyond the widest part of the face( or the face will look longer and thinner). Go for square such as wayfarers, rectangles or aviator tear-drop shape; any style as long as it is large. Avoid small and narrow frames.
Best bet: Wooden wayfarer sunglasses by Parkville. In teak.
Price £ 70 from Etsy. Oval – widest at the temple with softly curved jawline. Lucky you – most styles will suit. So go for the on trend styles and mix them up with interesting frames, but go steady with bright colours! Look instead for interesting details and textures and you ' re sure to find a winner.
Best bet: The Witcombe by Refractoptics has the classic and loved wayfarer style but with a white tortoise acetate frame with ebony wood temples. Also available in normal tortoise shell and black. Price £ 35 from Etsy.
THE BELT
At the races you’ ll need to tuck your shirt into your trousers, but your jacket will be open, so a belt is an essential component to bring your outfit together and formalise your look.
You should aim for a minimalist and understated leather belt in black or brown, depending on the colour of your shoes. Black belts should be worn with black shoes and a brown belt with brown shoes. This is a sartorial rule never to be broken.
However for a day at the races the shade of brown does not have to be an exact match, you can be more tonal, e. g. lighter brown belt with darker tan shoes. Try this handmade genuine leather brown belt by Leather Worldstore, £ 52 on Etsy.
For black it has to be black with black so add a stylish interest by mixing the texture of the leather, e. g. smooth black calf leather shoes with this black Pebble Grain formal belt, £ 19.50 from Marks and Spencer.
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