Choosing glasses frames is a significant journey. Not only are you choosing the way you see the world, you’re also choosing how the world sees you. The path to an ideal pair of eyeglasses requires thinking about practicality, style, and understanding how frame shapes work with your unique face shape.
People with oval-shaped faces tend to have balanced proportions, which means they can suit a diversity of styles and shapes. Shopping with experienced optometrists and opticians at a clinic like Weston Optical allows you to get an in-person second opinion on the frames you pick out. A professional service can also do custom fittings so that your eyeglasses fit well with your unique face shape.
Types of Frame Shapes
Different frame types can have different visual effects on an oval-shaped face. Some shapes enhance a shape’s natural symmetry, while others offer a bold contrast.
Try on a variety of frame shapes in-person. Better yet, bring a friend with an eye for fashion. An experienced optician can also help you find frames that suit your vision needs, lifestyle, aesthetic, and budget.
Rectangular or Square
Rectangular or square frames can give oval-shaped faces a contrasting look. The boxy, angular shape of the frames balance out the softer lines of a round face. This modern look can highlight your features and, depending on the specific frames and your facial features, offer either a bold or harmonized look.
Round
Round frames are timeless. For people with oval-shaped faces, they add softness and subtlety, enhancing your face’s natural curves. Some people also find round frames give a more classic, vintage look and contribute to an elegant aesthetic. Choose a frame size that is proportionate to your face so that it doesn’t overpower your features.
Cat-Eye
The cat-eye shape is also popular. This frame shape has iconic, flaring edges that provoke a chic sense of confidence and femininity. Great for special occasions and everyday wear alike, cat-eye frames are bold accessories to draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones, highlighting natural features in a fashionable way.
Frame Materials
When choosing new glasses, don’t forget to explore different frame materials. Different materials can impact the look and feel of a pair of eyeglasses.
For example, metal frames can offer a simple, modern, bold, and elegant look. Meanwhile, plastic frames often come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them a solid choice for the style-conscious.
Frame materials we carry at Weston Optical include:
- Aluminum
- Beryllium
- Magnesium
- Monel
- Nickel titanium
- Plastic
- Stainless steel
- Ticral
- Titanium
If you have an allergy or sensitive skin, be sure to let your optician know. They can help you find products that are as comfortable as possible.
Explore how different materials sit and feel on your face. Depending on your eye condition, you’ll likely spend a lot of time wearing your new frames!
Frame Colors
Frames also come in a variety of colors. Neutral tones like black, brown, grey, or beige are flexible colors that will pair well with many outfits. They can be suitable for people who want an everyday pair of glasses that suit both the office and after work.
Meanwhile, bolder colors and patterns add a flair of personality. These frames can work well as special occasion glasses or as a touch of personal style to your office outfit.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to choose what’s works for your unique personality and needs.
Benefits of Professional Support
Choosing eyeglass frames is a largely personal endeavour, but there are advantages to enlisting the help of a professional.
An optician is a trained eye care professional who can help you understand your eyewear options based on your prescription. While they cannot diagnose or treat eye conditions (that’s for optometrists and ophthalmologists to do), they can help custom-fit eyewear frames to your face to help you feel as comfortable as possible.
Eyeglasses & Frames at Weston Optical in Wayland
Weston Optical has been serving the Wayland community since 1975. As a family-run business, we strive to treat our clients like family too. We recognize that every person is unique. That’s why our goal is to serve every client according to their unique vision needs, lifestyle, and preferences.
Our Eyewear Services
We carry a variety of eyeglass frames in a diversity of material, colors, and brands. We also offer custom fittings for eyeglasses. Furthermore, we can advise you on how to better take care of your glasses and how to clean them without scratching or damaging them. We have cleaning materials available too.
Have you damaged your glasses? Don’t worry! We also offer in-house repair services. If you have a set of beloved frames that are broken, bring them in.If you wear glasses, we appreciate how important it is to choose the right frames. Make a confident first impression and start shopping today by visiting us in Wayland!
