Frame Finder

So now you're thinking, "How am I supposed to try on a pair of reading glasses online?" First of all, you think way too much. Take a break. Have an orange soda or something. When you come back, check out our style expert pages. There's no better way to know that leopard-print pair with the rhinestones aren't for you, and maybe you should go with the classic tortoise - you know?

Our style experts will give you all sorts of tips on how to narrow down your selection to find the frames and styles that work for you. It's all about your complexion and face shape.

"I have given women who wear reading glasses the hip, trendy style they've never had before."  - Corinne McCormack, designer

Discover Your Face Shape

Once again, you're thinking too much. Admit it. You just asked yourself, "Face shape? My face has a shape?"

It sure does. And we know how you can find out which shape you are. (We know these things. It's what we do.) Just look in the mirror and answer these questions:

Is my face longer than wide? Or is it about even in both dimensions? (Neither one is weird. Really. No judgments, moon face.)

Is my face wider up top than towards the bottom, or vice versa? Or am I pretty even all the way down? (Don't get cocky. Nobody's perfect.)

Do I have strong angles on my face, or is it softer?

Now, if you can pull yourself away from the mirror for a second (geez), draw that shape on a piece of paper. Chances are that shape is pretty darn close to the face shape you should be shopping for:  Round, Square, Oval or Triangle.


How to Match Your Face Shape With Your Frame

Two things to keep in mind:

1. Your frames should contrast your face shape.

2. The overall frame width should be pretty close to your overall face width.

Round - A face that's round has a curved outline with the overall length and width just about equal. Angular, narrow frames will help make a round face appear thinner. And rectangular reading glasses look really great on round faces. It's like a fine frame around a work of art. Yeah, that's it.

 

Square - A face with a strong jaw line, broad forehead, and similar proportions in length and width, is usually described as "square." You Squares should look for frames with softer angles that are wider than they are long. Oval or round shaped lenses make people with square face shapes look like celebrities, heroes or much-beloved royalty. 

Oval - An oval face is longer than it is wide. A frame with some height will make the face appear beautifully balanced. Look for frames that cover a portion of the extended cheeks like square or round shapes, with interesting temples to add extra a little width. And awesomeness.

Triangle - Your face is wider up top and narrows towards the chin. It's not a woman or man thing. In fact, unofficial studies have shown that everyone secretly wishes he or she had a heart-shaped face. So when you're done feeling smug, look for square shapes, or lighter or rimless frames that are wider at the bottom.

Compliment Your Complexion With Your Glasses

Now that you've got your face shape figured out, let's talk color.

The color of your reading glasses should complement your skin tone. Are you cool or warm? A warm complexion has a yellowish tone about it, while a cool complexion has pink or blue undertones.
If you're a Warm, consider Gold, Khaki, Tan, Camel, Orange, Red, or Blonde.

If you're Cool - Relax. Not like The Fonz. We're still talking color here. Black, Red-Brown, Dark Tortoise, Pink, Blue, or Amber.

But in the end, it's all about having fun. Find pairs that suit your mood, your outfit or the occasion.  Because if you feel like you look good, you do. Now go shopping!