Choosing the Right Frames
- Ankur Bagai
- Jul 8, 2020
- 5 min read
While we have been several times on the aesthetic and logical importance of sunglasses, clear lens spectacles carry an important task as well apart from being prescription based glasses. The newer clear frames come with special coating with Blue Light blocker for the harmful rays emitted from your electronic products, anti-glare to drive at the night with much more clarity, and aesthetic accessory which makes your looks smarter, as nerdy is the new sexy. Well, gone are the days when glasses meant that you're a bookworm nerd with small ill-managed hair & hygiene, famously from American High School movie, you don't need to be a typical Zac Effron kind of Normie not you need to be a jock. You can wear sunglasses just for the look of it.
But, just like choosing the right color for your skin, hairstyle & beard for your face shape, or car for your daily need, choosing right frames is also essential for you to look the best because the wrong shape can give an impression of either os distorted and weird face even if you don't have one.
RULE: Never ever wear sunglasses indoor, or you'll look like a goofball.
These are 7 styles of frames for almost every face shape:
1. Aviators
The year is 1986, the name is Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell, the actor portraying him is Tom Cruise, movie is Top Gun and he is a fighter pilot wearing a bomber jacket with a pair of black Ray Ban's Aviator sunglasses. Aviator sunglasses were first made – surprise – for test pilots. Way back in the 1930s, before the advent of modern helmets and visors, they needed something to protect their eyes from the glare of the sun at altitude. They've been one pair of sunglasses that suits everyone and anyone, no matter what face shape. A modern touch on those will be the rectangular aviators worn by Brad Pitt in Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
2. Wayfarers
These days, Wayfarers are some of the most ubiquitous and easy-wearing sunglasses you can buy, but they weren’t always this popular. After a quiet spell in the ’70s, the style was plastered across the poster for Risky Business, one of the first coming-of-age movies of the ’80s. Guess who was in Risky Business? Tom Cruise. Yes, I am quite obsessed with him but apart from James Dean, James Bond, Brad Pitt, Steve McQueen, and Leonardo di Caprio, he's the golden boy of the industry who set so many standards that people aren't still aware of that. Originating in 1956, wayfarer glasses are characterized by a trapezoidal frame shape and thicker rims. Perfect for any face shape except for the round face, a diamond face and Triangular or Heart Face shape because of the shape, they stick out a bit more.
3. Wrap
Wrap-around sunglasses feature a semi-circular frame shape that wraps around your head to provide peripheral coverage. Wrap-around sunglasses are offered in a shield style or with the standard two-lens design. These sunglasses are famously made by Oakley, and more of a sporty sunglasses often seen in sportier events from cricket fields, golf court, and baseball park. Wore by Will Smith in Men in Black franchise, Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry, Keannu Reeves in The Matrix, Wesley Snipes in Blade, and many more movies. They suit everyone but aren't meant for everyday usage like other sunglasses because of its sporty outlook.
4. Browline (Clubmaster)
Browline or Clubmasters are defined by angular wayfarer-like styling on the upper rim of a sunglasses frame tapering down to a rimless (or thin metal rim) portion on the bottom half of the frame. Reminiscent of 1950s nostalgia, browline frames recently experienced a renaissance thanks to the hipster fashion movement. Decidedly retro, they're a popular choice as either prescription or sunglasses. Famously seen in 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can by Leonardo di Caprio and Tom Hanks, in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs. Clubmaster sunglasses are a great way to stand out from the masses, while still being understated and elegant. No one will accuse you of showing off and Clubmasters don't have the same stereotype some men face when wearing aviators. In other words, you'll look cool without trying to. People with Round Face, Inverted Triangle, Heart face, or Diamond face shape should probably stay away.
5. Circular
Round or circular sunglasses (often called “tea shades”) were a popular choice for pop icons in the 1960s and 70s. John Lennon, Elton John, Jerry Garcia, Ozzy Osbourne, and many other musicians rocked circular frames as part of their signature look. Despite being made nearly 24 years ago, Besson’s character Leon from movie Leon, The Professional is just about the spitting image of every freelance designer or web developer that works out of your neighborhood cafe. Also! Famously worn by Daniel Radcliffe aka Harry Potter in the franchise Harry Potter which made it even more popular among the younger audiences. Anyone with round face shape, an oval face, triangle faces, and heart face shape should stay away.
6. Geometric
These are the glasses which doesn't follow the rules of traditional sunglasses shape but rather available in different style and design making them unique and trend. They are made with unique irregular shapes, odd shapes, and funky polygon shapes, including pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, and dodecagon. They're not classic as a pair but gives a classic noir feel while not modern but quite futuristic. Someone who wants to break the monotony of going with traditional shapes can look forward to this. Some movie references for this style could be Brad Pitt in the iconic movie Fight Club where his dark, dangerous, and crazy character was supported by the glasses. It will suit everyone except Round face, square face, and diamond face shape because of it's edgy yet round designs,
7.Rectangle or Square
While most of the above-given lenses don't suit people with round or oval face shape, this one will but others maybe wanna let it go. Also, if you've long face, even thou round, Fitch these as other frames will suit you with any exceptions. You won't find an eyewear style more timeless than the traditional shape of rectangle frames. A definite favorite amongst glasses wearers due to its versatility, rectangle specs provide the perfect mix of polished professionalism and modern geek chic. For movie reference, Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 as Tony Stark, and Arnold Schwarzeneggers in the Terminator Franchise. There can't be more iconic and perfect roles than these two in movie history.
While even thou these frame styles are generalized over with face shape, try on your face and try to get an opinion of the eyeglass vendor, your ophthalmologists, and your girlfriend/best friend for best recommendations. While Ray-Ban and Persol are certainly the biggest brands, instead of investing in one really expensive pair, go for something like Jade Black from Jose Zuniga and save some money. This is not sponsored or anything, just a fan of their products.
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