Choosing Eyeglasses That Suit Your Personality And Lifestyle

Because people generally recognize you by your face, the eyeglasses you choose to wear are a real part of your identity. 

Whether you want to appear sophisticated, fun-loving, youthful, conservative or style-conscious, the right eyeglass can help you shape how you are perceived. And if you choose to wear only one pair of eyeglasses for everything you do, that says something about you, too! Eyeglasses can help you see the real one, or they can help create the image you want. The key is to find the right eyeglass frames to match your personality and lifestyle.

When do you plan to purchase any new prescription eyeglasses for yourself next? However, before that, you need some important tips. The first step, according to eyewear styling experts, is to consider the different aspects of your life. "What do you really want your eyewear for?" asks Robert Marc, eyewear designer. "What are the different activities you participate in? What type of work do you do?" For different looks to suit the occasion, most people can benefit from more than one pair of eyeglasses, just as they need more than one pair of shoes.

"The same pair of shoes won't take you from a cocktail party to the volleyball court to the beach to the office," says Marc.

Are you a fast-paced businessperson, an active outdoor enthusiast, a busy mom, a retired senior or a student? Are you a creative person, such as an artist or writer? Or, like most people, do you have a lifestyle that encompasses a number of different activities, interests and personality traits?

To narrow down your choices, consider what eyewear experts suggest in terms of styling, color, material and size for various lifestyles. Just because you're eligible for an AARP card doesn't mean you have to wear stodgy, old-fashioned glasses. And men: get rid of those giant metal frames that dominate your face!

"Everyone wants to look young and modern," says Marc. He recommends frame shapes that are uplifting for the face, such as upswept rectangles for men and soft cat-eye shapes for women.

Certain colors also can make you look younger. Marc suggests gunmetal, deep browns and burgundy for men and lighter, shinier hues for women. "Shine adds life to the face for women," he says. He also suggests avoiding silver, black and dark, dull colors, just as hairstylists recommend lighter hair coloring for mature women. For examples of frames that flatter mature sophisticates, please click here for men' s styles and click here for women' s styles.

Whether you're studying engineering or art, business or French literature, college is a time to develop your own identity and show off your style. Squared-off modified aviator plastic frame with gray camouflage pattern on the front and temples, with blue temple tips. Without the constraints of a conservative office environment, you have a lot more leeway in terms of eyewear styling, including eye-catching colors and shapes.

Unusual shapes, bright colors, larger sizes and interesting details such as color laminations, all are readily available in a variety of prices and brand names.

We all like convenience. But the truth is, there are many aspects to your life and personality. And to complement your multi-dimensional lifestyle, you need more than one pair of eyeglasses.

There are a few notes bout eyeglass lenses. Though this discussion has been about frames, here are a few important notes about your eyeglass lenses:

Always choose anti-reflective coating for your lenses. This clear coating eliminates annoying reflections, improves night vision and enables people to see your eyes more clearly.

For thinner, lighter, more attractive lenses, choose polycarbonate or high-index plastic lenses with an aspherica design. Photochromic lenses that automatically darken in sunlight are a great choice if you spend time outdoors and don't want to always carry a pair of sunglasses with you. If you're over age 40, why advertise your age with bifocals or trifocals? Line-free progressive lenses provide clear vision at all distances and give older adults a more youthful appearance.

Finally, be aware that you have many choices in eyeglasses and it can get confusing. Seek the advice of a skilled optician to the find frames and lenses that will help you look and see your best.