A Wardrobe For Your Eyes
Posted: Wednesday, August 04, 2010
by Kate Whitely
There's a good chance that you own more than one pair of shoes; after all, most people do. And, unless you're slightly eccentric, chances are they won't all look the same. There will be some that will walk you to work, others to help lift you higher on the court, and some built for a night out on the town. You own shoes for more than one function and more than one look, so why should your eyewear be any different?
Your eyewear should be both functional and fashionable. It should compliment your look and convey your mood. Your eyes are the first place people who meet you will look.
Everything you wear says something to other people about you. If you want to convey trust and competence to clients and colleagues at work, you'll need to wear eyeglasses that fit with that environment, so aim to be fairly conservative.
Frames should only be red plastic ovals as big as televisions if you work in the creative industries and command a huge salary (but even then, probably not).
For most people, you want others to know that you're someone to be taken seriously. You're the face of your company after all. Men should try silver, gunmetal, brown and black frames and classic shapes like ovals, rectangles and almonds.
Women should try brown, gold, silver, burgundy or brown. Rimless frames work well for both sexes.
Glasses for Baby Boomers They say that 50s are the new 30s. More people than ever before are making an effort not to act their age. They're dressing younger and that definitely means ditching the geriatric glasses. There's a fine line between looking cool and trying too hard.
Frames could be upswept rectangles for men and "cat's-eye" shapes for women.
Colors can also make you appear younger. Gunmetal, deep browns and burgundy will do the job for men while lighter, shinier shades will help women. That shine can help to make a woman's face appear younger.
Sports If you ski, snowboard, climb or hike high up, you'll be better served by some dedicated sunglasses than your regular pair. Even when the air is chill the sun fills it with UV rays,so choose some wraparounds. The high sides will cut out light sneaking in at the edges of vision. Polarized lenses can reduce glare off snow and water and if you choose polycarbonate, they won't shatter. Go for lens tints that aid your vision indifferent lighting conditions.
Vacation One of the best things about going away for a break is that you can be who you want to be. Nobody knows you, and they probably won't ever see you again, so why not cut loose and try on a few things you wouldn't normally wear?
Cazal has some of the most bold and striking designer sunglasses. They're a strong look but they won't overpower your wardrobe. They're classics in the making, and chances are you'll fall in love with them and they'll become part of your regular wear.
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