How to pick the perfect sunglasses. by Jason Tadeo
Ever saw that guy or gal with the most hideous sunglasses on their face? I have... and after working in the Sunglass industry, I've compiled a list of how to pick the perfect pair for you!
Things You'll Need:
Jason Tadeo's expertise!
A mirror.
Step
1
Look at your facial structure carefully in the mirror. Find the distinct shape of your face. They typically are round, square, oval or triangle.
Step
2
Round faces require square to rectangular sunglasses. Choose angular glasses that elongate your face. At all costs, DO NOT PURCHASE ROUND GLASSES...unless you want to resemble the whistling Walmart face!
Square faces need to soften your features, this can be achieved through rounder frames. Rectangular frames with nice curved edges would do perfectly.
Oval shaped faces wants to have drama. Choose sunglasses that are wider than the broadest part of your face, usually below the eyes and cheeks.
Triangular faces looks good wearing sunglasses that widen the forehead. Rimless sunglasses would work perfectly with this shape.
Step
3
Frame material getting you crazy? Use metal frames for more formal affairs. If you'll be using these glasses at work and formal meetings outdoors, metal is the way to go.
Use plastic for more casual uses. True it can also play into formal wear, but that will require a more formalized feel for the frames. Jewels, wood, ivory and other materials can make a plastic frame formal.
Step
4
If this will be your first luxury pair... choose wisely. When choosing color, Jason Tadeo suggests going with a color that compliments your hair. If you have blond hair, purchase tortoise colored frames. Black hair with black frames. Greying hair with grey or black frames.
Step
5
Lens quality is the most important to consider. Depending on the color. Blue lenses are made for foggy conditions. Grey lenses cool the eye. Brown lenses define objects more. Rose lenses are strictly for aesthetics.
Step
6
Regular or polarized. If there are options for polarization, purchase polarized glasses. Polarized sunglasses eliminate glare and bouncing light that can be very harmful to the eyes. Unless you're a pilot who views through polarized cockpit windows or a very few who cannot deal with polarization, you should spend the extra dollars on polarization.
Tips & Warnings
Any specialty sunglass store would have educated associates.
Beware of associates giving you more than 5 sunglasses, they may not be trained well enough to understand your facial structure.
More information has been written about this topic, don't base ALL of your decisions on this article...although...I am pretty darn good at this!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2262478_pick-perfect-sunglasses-jason-tadeo.html
Ever saw that guy or gal with the most hideous sunglasses on their face? I have... and after working in the Sunglass industry, I've compiled a list of how to pick the perfect pair for you!
Things You'll Need:
Jason Tadeo's expertise!
A mirror.
Step
1
Look at your facial structure carefully in the mirror. Find the distinct shape of your face. They typically are round, square, oval or triangle.
Step
2
Round faces require square to rectangular sunglasses. Choose angular glasses that elongate your face. At all costs, DO NOT PURCHASE ROUND GLASSES...unless you want to resemble the whistling Walmart face!
Square faces need to soften your features, this can be achieved through rounder frames. Rectangular frames with nice curved edges would do perfectly.
Oval shaped faces wants to have drama. Choose sunglasses that are wider than the broadest part of your face, usually below the eyes and cheeks.
Triangular faces looks good wearing sunglasses that widen the forehead. Rimless sunglasses would work perfectly with this shape.
Step
3
Frame material getting you crazy? Use metal frames for more formal affairs. If you'll be using these glasses at work and formal meetings outdoors, metal is the way to go.
Use plastic for more casual uses. True it can also play into formal wear, but that will require a more formalized feel for the frames. Jewels, wood, ivory and other materials can make a plastic frame formal.
Step
4
If this will be your first luxury pair... choose wisely. When choosing color, Jason Tadeo suggests going with a color that compliments your hair. If you have blond hair, purchase tortoise colored frames. Black hair with black frames. Greying hair with grey or black frames.
Step
5
Lens quality is the most important to consider. Depending on the color. Blue lenses are made for foggy conditions. Grey lenses cool the eye. Brown lenses define objects more. Rose lenses are strictly for aesthetics.
Step
6
Regular or polarized. If there are options for polarization, purchase polarized glasses. Polarized sunglasses eliminate glare and bouncing light that can be very harmful to the eyes. Unless you're a pilot who views through polarized cockpit windows or a very few who cannot deal with polarization, you should spend the extra dollars on polarization.
Tips & Warnings
Any specialty sunglass store would have educated associates.
Beware of associates giving you more than 5 sunglasses, they may not be trained well enough to understand your facial structure.
More information has been written about this topic, don't base ALL of your decisions on this article...although...I am pretty darn good at this!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2262478_pick-perfect-sunglasses-jason-tadeo.html
