Choix des montures
Choosing eyeglass frames is a crucial step in ensuring that your glasses not only enhance your vision, but also complement your appearance and match your style. Here are some detailed tips to help you choose the perfect frames:
- Shape of your face
Oval Face
- Characteristics: Balanced proportions with a jawline slightly narrower than the forehead.
-Ideal Frames: Almost any frame shape works well, but rectangular or oval shapes are especially flattering.
Round Face
- Features: Almost equal width and height with gentle angles.
- Ideal Frames: Angular and rectangular shapes that lengthen and refine the face.
Square Face
- Characteristics: Broad forehead and pronounced jaw with marked angles.
- Ideal Frames: Round or oval shapes that soften angular features.
Rectangular/Elongated Face
- Characteristics: Longer than wide with straight features.
- Ideal Frames: Wide, oval frames that balance the length of the face.
Heart Face
- Characteristics: Broad forehead and narrow chin.
- Ideal Frames: Wider shapes at the bottom, such as aviator or D-frame frames, which balance the forehead and chin.
- Hair Color and Complexion
Cool skin tone (pink or blue undertones)
- Ideal Colors: Silver, black, blue, pink, dark purple, turquoise frames.
Warm skin tone (yellow or golden undertones)
- Ideal Colors: Gold, brown, tortoiseshell, red, orange, olive green frames.
Dark Hair
- Ideal Colors: Bold frames like black, dark blue, red.
Light Hair
- Ideal Colors: Light frames like pale pink, silver, beige.
- Lifestyle and Usage
Daily/Professional
- Ideal Frames: Classic, understated styles in metal or acetate, neutral colors.
Active/Sporty
- Ideal Frames: Strong, flexible frames, often made of tough materials like titanium.
Fashion
- Ideal Frames: Trendy styles, unique shapes, bright colors or bold patterns.
- Comfort and Fit
- Weight: Lightweight titanium or acetate frames are more comfortable to wear all day.
- Nose Bridge: Make sure the nose bridge fits properly. Adjustable nose pads provide a better fit.
- Temples: The temples should be the correct length and width so as not to put pressure on the temples or behind the ears.
- Trends and Personal Preferences
- Look at current trends in frames, but make sure they match your style and personality.
- Conclusion
Choosing eyeglass frames is a personal process, however it is important to consider face shape, skin tone, lifestyle and comfort. By considering these factors, you can find frames that not only enhance your vision, but also reflect your style and personality.