Dare with your glare

Glares are an asset in the months of summer. The best way to protect your vision is by using the right pair of sunglasses for yourself. They look stylish, they are great accessories and on top of all they protect your eyes. For the best functionality, choose the best pair of goggles that compliment the shape of your face, one which protect your eyes properly and that blocks ultraviolet rays. Are you wondering how to buy sunglasses and be sure you made the right choice? Use the following tips to make the best deal for yourself.

Determine the shape of your face
You are the best judge. Check out the shape of your face in the mirror. Your face can be heart-shaped, oval, square or round. The best way to figure out is, take a snap of yourself. Trace out the outline of your face. Now analyze the shape. It must be close to any of the above-mentioned shapes. Once you have determined that, your task becomes pretty easy.

Shapes of glares that suit your face
As you know the shape of your face now, you would also need to know which frames would agree it. Take a look at the following:

Heart-shaped faces: With your wide forehead and narrower chin you should be looking for tortoiseshells. The glasses must be colorful to compliment your face and focus on your eyes. A heart-shaped face is a beautiful and rare facial contour. Value it as your asset and enhance the looks by wearing the best-suited eye accessories.

Round-shaped faces: A round with a round makes you look more round. Jokes apart, avoid round frames. A round frame would make your face look even rounder. Choose from various angles. Angular shapes compliment a round face. After all, glasses do make a style statement.

Oval-shaped faces: You have a great shape and almost all shapes of frames would go with your profile. Try the square or rectangular. They look really gorgeous on your face. In fact, big sizes of shades would look great on you.

Square-shaped faces: As you already have an angular face, go for angles that compliment your profile. Use sports versions for an aggressive look. Round and oval shapes would also look great on you. Try to get single color shades unless you want a different design.


Shades must be UV protected
Make sure you get your pair of shades from a renowned retailer or a from a branded store. Purchasing glasses from any store might not be good for your eyes. Check with your eye care specialist. He can give you a list of issues that might be the end result of wearing a wrong or cheap pair of sun glasses. To avoid any eye disorder, go for a brand that offers written documentation of UV protection. Check labels, papers or ask your dealer. Sun shades with stickers reading “Z80.3” indicates standard UV protection measures.