Top Designer Sunglasses Look Good and Feel Great

The most important reason to buy sunglasses is to protect the eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays. The second most important reason is because sunglasses often make the first impression. Generally when meeting someone for the first time, one looks at the person's face first before looking anywhere else. Sunglasses can provide insight into a person's character. When shopping for sunglasses, it is crucial to look for styles that compliment and flatter, but also for styles that express how a person wants the world to see them.

 

Selecting frames that complement one's face is the first step to choosing the perfect pair of sunglasses. Common face shapes are oval, round, square, oblong, triangle, diamond and heart-shaped. Each shape has unique attributes and each has less then desirable aspects. A good pair of sunglasses can provide an aesthetic balance of facial features, soften angles and create symmetry.

 

Another aspect to consider when shopping for sunglasses is complexion. Individuals can decide which colour of sunglasses is best suited to them in much the same way they would determine which clothing colours are most complimentary. Skin colour has either a warm or a cool undertone, and identifying your undertone is a step in the right direction. Looking at the underside of the arm in natural daylight is a good indication. Pink undertones and bluish veins signify cool toned skin. Blue, pink, purple, green, silver and black frames look best on cool toned skin types. A golden undertone and greenish veins denote warm toned skin and sunglasses in gold, orange, brown, dark green, dark red and off white are the most favourable.

 

Sunglasses that fit properly also contribute to a perfectly polished look. They should be comfortable to wear; they should fit snugly, not so tight that they pinch, but not so loose that they slide down either. Another indication that sunglasses are poorly fitted is that they leave marks on the nose when they are removed. The heft of the sunglasses should be properly balanced between both the ears and the nose.

 

Keeping in mind that sunglasses are generally one of the first things that others notice, lenses that are dirty or scratched don't exactly exude sophistication. Sunglasses can get dirty with normal use. A familiar sight is watching someone take off their sunglasses, moisten the lens with their breath and then wipe them off with the nearest thing that resembles a cloth, usually a napkin or the corner of a shirt. Unfortunately this relaxed method of cleaning is incorrect as it spreads the dirt around and increases the likelihood of marking or scratching the lenses. The correct way to clean sunglasses is to moisten the lenses and frame with warm water and then dab a bit of dish soap on a finger and gently rub it all over the glasses. Make sure to get the nose pads, hinges and screws to remove body oil. Over time body oil can cause the tiny screws to loosen and make the sunglasses more susceptible to breakage. Rinse with warm water and dry with a lint-free cloth. Napkins, tissues and paper towels should never be used to clean or dry sunglasses because they can scratch the lenses.