Choosing Eyeglasses
to Fit Your Personality
What Is Your Style?
In a competitive world like this, image is everything. And
even if you don't think of yourself as being 'image-oriented'
deeper insight into your personality might lead to startling
revelations. Hence, when you are choosing eyeglasses, it'll
be worth your time to look for a style which suits your personality.
How old are you? Are you older, younger or somewhere in between?
Do you think you are trendy or conservative? Do you work or
are you just a student? What is your career or your area of
study? Are you driven by name brands or do names not impress
you? Do you look at eyeglasses as a fashion accessory or a
necessary evil?
If you've answered these questions, you might be thinking
now, 'Now what? So what if I'm days away from becoming a Baby
Boomer and I work a desk job? How should I determine an eyeglass
style?’
Well, you should discuss these self-analysis results with
your optician in order to find something that suits you the
most. A good optician will know which styles are 'in' and
which are finally on their way 'out'. He or she may also be
familiar with matching eyeglass shapes, styles and coloring
to face shapes, much in the same way as a hairdresser who
will usually recommend a flattering hairstyle.
An experienced optician will know the inventory well. They
will tell you how long a particular pair will take to order,
about the materials used in the different manufacturing processes
and whether they're durable or delicate, about the total costs
which involves from start to finish for the various styles,
and some other types of useful information which you may not
have thought about.
But if you're still confused as to which eyeglass style suit
your personality the most, here are a few more tips.
If you run in conservative circles, then just stick with
conservative styles and colors. Neutral colors such as brown,
gray and silver and standard lens shapes such as rectangles
and ovals are good choices.
If you like to be the center of attention, then you should
go for styles which will get noticed. Look for unusual shapes
and bold colors. If it is affordable for you, then get several
pairs so you can mix and match with your wardrobe and other
accessories.
If you like trends but prefer a style that has staying power,
then you should check out the latest materials being used
for eyeglasses such as titanium, stainless steel and memory-metal.
Students and those with a creative or artistic usually look
best in styles which also express their individuality. There
are no rules here except to stay away of 'traditional' styles.
Choose specialty styles in case of you need eyeglasses for
a specific purpose such as working at a computer, eye protection,
sports and hobbies or driving.
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