I used to think I was lucky that I was the only one in my family who didn’t wear glasses. I would actually brag about my “perfect” vision. That schtick took me all the way to my 40th birthday. That is when I started wearing glasses. I wasn’t thrilled to be wearing glasses. I did find consolation in knowing I could dress up my outfits with fun and trendy frames. I think glasses say a lot about your sense of style. When shopping for glasses, there are a few things to consider to choose the best glasses for your face. Here are a few tips that helped me when I went through the process.

Choosing The Best Glasses for Your Face!

• Know Your Face Shape: Do some research to determine what face shape you have. The most popular are round, triangle, heart-shaped, and square. Many websites will help you analyze your face. You will take into consideration the width of your jaw, how full your cheeks are, and the shape of your forehead. Once you decide on the shape of your face, it will be easier to choose a frame.
• It’s All About Proportion: Remember that size and proportion of your frames have an impact on choosing the right glasses for your face. Typically, when you choose sunglasses, it is recommended you pick a larger frame for more coverage. With optical glasses, you need to choose a frame that allows your vision to be centered and comfortable.
• Colors Of The Rainbow: Choosing a color for your frame is another task to take into consideration. Make sure to consider a color palette that suit your skin tone. There are so many possibilities, making it fun to choose! I love choosing colorful frames that work with my outfits. Perhaps you’ll want to go for a ‘tortoise’ style to add some pattern and color combination. There are so many different styles out there, so don’t hesitate to try them out to see what’s best for you.
• Styles Upon Styles: Be aware that there are hundreds of styles available out there: from plastic frames (that are actually ideal for thicker prescriptions) to simple metal pairs, browse different ones that you like. What statement would you like to make with your glasses? Remember, glasses can lots of character to your overall fashion – have fun and don’t be afraid to try different kinds on.

Choosing Frames With GlassesShop.com

When I first considered purchasing glasses online, I was a little hesitant. In my mind, you had to try on a pair of glasses, one by one. This made it easier to determine which color, size and style worked best with my face. I must admit, after shopping with GlassesShop.com, purchasing glasses online was a total breeze.

GlassesShop is an American-owned company, and since its launch in 2004, has delivered over a million pair of eyeglasses. Not only do they have a 90-day guarantee (more than any other store I have visited), but they promise 100% prescription accuracy. Because they purchase their frames direct from the manufacturer, they cut out the middle man, leaving further savings and discounts for their customers.

If you browse their site, you’ll see that there are many frames and styles to choose from. To make your shopping experience easier, their website sectioned off into different classifications (lenses, type, materials, etc.) . They offer a wide variety of glasses frames: all so stylish, you’ll definitely want to walk away with more than one pair! They even have prescription sunglasses, which I was excited about. Living in the south, we have a ton of bright sunshine, making it difficult to drive. With a pair of prescription sunglasses from GlassesShop.com, I can easily navigate the roads when it is sunny out. 

For my readers, the folks at GlassesShop.com have provided a discount code to be used at checkout. Please include GSHOT50 for 50% off on eyeglasses and sunglasses with free lenses (sale frames excluded).  Stay social and follow GlassesShop.com on Twitter and like them on Facebook. One USA reader will win one pair of prescription glasses (multi-folcals not included)

Do you wear glasses? Which style do you prefer?