1. Select eyewear that highlights the shape of your face
I didn't require glasses until I was 22 years old, and even then, I hated them. I genuinely had no idea what would look attractive on me.
My girlfriend still questions me why I don't always wear my glasses today. Yes, they fog up in the shower.
The shape of your cup should be taken into consideration before choosing a pair. Seriously.
As a general guideline, avoid choosing frames that are an exact match for your facial shape. Avoid purchasing square glasses if you have a square face, round glasses if you have a round face, etc. Instead, select eyewear that complements and balances your face's form.
2. Align Your Glasses With Your Everyday Clothing
You'll need to choose a material, colour, and pattern that go well with your outfit after choosing a frame form that highlights your adorable mug.
Material
Acetate is one of the most often utilised materials in a wide variety of frames, particularly antique and wayfarer-style frames.
Acetate is a semi-synthetic substance created by mixing chemicals with wood pulp.
Acetate resembles plastic in appearance and feel, but it is stronger, more flexible, and even more environmentally friendly to make.
Acetate is one of the greatest materials for making frames and a great option for your next set of go-to glasses because it can be moulded into a variety of shapes. Acetate frames are frequently adaptable enough to go with everything, even a suit and a t-shirt.
Hue and pattern
Your glasses' colour and pattern are almost as significant as their shape.
In contrast to bolder patterns and colours like red, blue, tortoiseshell, or others, which will make your glasses stand out as a statement piece, black, beige, grey, or clear frames tend to blend into your overall style.
I decided on matte black as my first set of go-to glasses because it was a neutral colour that went well with almost everything. The matte black served to make these frames look more casual because their shape was more formal and studious.
I advise choosing shiny or matte black if you're looking for your first pair of glasses. Since black is the most versatile colour available, matching your glasses to your outfits will be a breeze.
3. Take Into Account Which Activities You'll Wear Glasses For
The kind of activities you'll generally wear your glasses for should be your final factor to take into account while choosing glasses.
It won't really matter what you choose if you solely use your glasses for computer use and nighttime driving, so pick those delicate, expensive, elegant frames.
However, if you intend to wear your glasses all day while moving around, choose something light and comfortable that will stay on your face and follow you as you go.
2023 Men's Glasses Trends That Will Look Great
Here is a list of the most fashionable men's eyewear trends at the moment. Choose one of these looks in a face-flattering shape :
1. Old-World-Inspired
Both history and enduring trends in eyewear recur. Vintage-inspired frames have reemerged with a vengeance and established themselves as one of the standard men's eyewear trends.
The square design of vintage or, as some refer to it, retro-inspired frames frequently has soft edges, strong patterns, thick rims, and pointy end pieces.
The most well-known retro types are wayfarer and aviator spectacles, but there are many others that are gaining popularity in both metal and acetate frames.
2. Clear Frames
Clear frames offer a quiet, simple aesthetic that some guys carry off amazingly well. They are the exact opposite of flamboyant patterns and colours.
In contrast to solid colours like black and brown, clear frames not only go nicely with any outfit you're wearing but also lighten the appearance of glasses on your face. I notice many guys adopting the transparent, uncomplicated look of clear frames. If you're looking for a suggestion, TAM prefers the Meller Yster.
Additionally, since clear frames are transparent, you can wear larger, more angular frames because they will appear smaller on your face.
3. Excessive
They may not look great on me, but LeBron James looks good in them.
Indicating that you aren't trying to hide the fact that you're wearing spectacles, oversized frames are daring and assertive.
Consider a style that balances your face shape, but on a larger scale, when choosing oversized frames. You should make sure that bigger frames seem balanced and are comfortable for you because they will occupy more space on your face.
4. A half-rim
Half-rimmed glasses are a sleek revival of a classic design. The bottom of the lens is visible because the rims on these glasses are only on the top half of the frame.
Half-rimmed glasses give normally plain frames a two-textured appearance and a dash of character and flair.
They frequently go well with younger, trendier guys and are frequently linked to a new-age hipster style. Test a pair out to determine if they complement not just your face shape but also your usual attire. You'll know right away if they go well with your outfit or seem a little out of place.
5. Traveller
Although wayfarers are included in the broader category of vintage-inspired fashions, they should nonetheless be recognised separately.
The wayfarer style is a dapper, macho aesthetic that complements everything from a t-shirt to a suit.
Since they are horizontal and rectangular in shape, they will look best on faces that are round or oval, but because they are so recognisable, I'll contend that they look chic on a variety of face shapes.
6. Broad Rimmed
Thick-rimmed glasses, like huge frames, create a bigger, bolder look that complements some men's personalities and actually works with their everyday clothing.
They are pronounced and chunky, so if you choose a pair, be prepared for them to stand out in comparison to thinner rims and pop off your face.
If you want your spectacles to be one of the distinguishing features of your ensemble and you're not afraid of attention, thick-rimmed glasses are a great option.
7. Turtleshell
I'm included tortoiseshell spectacles here because they were always in vogue. They were fashioned of genuine tortoiseshell up until 1973. However, as you might expect, this harmful practise was outlawed, and today, the majority of frames are made of high-quality acetate, just like many other frames.
Tortoiseshell is a distinctive design that combines tones of black, brown, and gold or beige to resemble a tortoise's shell. This design offers a sophisticated marbling effect that adds a splash of colour while blending in with the majority of outfits and fashions.
Tortoiseshell is a fantastic, well-known pattern to add to your collection if you've only ever worn black frames and want to switch things up without being too loud or daring.
8. Grey and beige
If you've worn glasses for a long, you've probably gathered a few pairs. Most likely, they are all shades of black.
By choosing beige or grey frames, you can depart from the boring black frames trend without going overboard with patterns and colours.
Think over what beige or grey colour best complements your skin tone. How might the colour you select work in conjunction with or contrast with the shirts you often wear?
Between black and clear frames, beige and grey frames provide a hint of colour without being overt or noticeable.