Forget about awkward geeks in nerdy glasses—prescription eyewear does not have to be the bane of your fashion existence. In fact, if you have been keeping track of trends, eyewear has been elevated to the status of an accessory. There are even people wearing non-prescription lenses with frames just to scope the look for themselves. So if your eye doctor tells you that you need to wear prescription glasses, put them on right now so you can better read these tips on how to tap into your geek chic vibe.
- Prep the eye area
Eyewear calls attention to your eye area, which is why you need to prep it well. Your brows should be immaculately groomed and shaped at all times. Stray hairs ought to be plucked, threaded or shaved so that the skin can look as clean and as smooth as possible. If you wear eye makeup, you can apply it a tad heavier to make it show up more.
- Choose a frame that flatters your face.
Eyeglass frames can actually balance your features if you pick the right shape. For instance, rounded frames can soften the angles of a square face. On the other hand, wearing curved square frames can lend some definition to a chubby face, making it appear a little leaner. When buying prescription eyewear, it is important to know which shapes work best with your own face shape.
- Don’t be afraid of colorful frames
If you feel self-conscious about wearing your glasses in public, then you may be tempted to look for frames that look nearly as invisible as possible. Wearing minimalist frames are actually a fashion statement on its own, but if your only purpose is to make it seem as if you are not wearing glasses, then forget it. Go into the opposite direction and pick frames that add a pop of color to your face. If you have pale skin, dark colored frames in black or brown will show up very strongly. For brunettes, purple or red frames can be very flattering.
It goes without saying (at least it should) that anything you wear prescription eyewear included should be worn with confidence and attitude. Confidence is sexy, and self-doubt is extremely unattractive. When you feel beautiful, that’s what people see.
Chrystal Ventura is a writer for MattressNextDay.co.uk, the leading online retailer for all your sleeping needs, be it from single to superkingsize mattresses and other accessories such as bed frames and cheap memory foam mattresses.
