Known for her killer style, King Bey makes rocking a vintage pair of frames look like child’s play. Regardless of the season retro inspired sun or prescription eyeglasses are the perfect way to add a bit of spunk to any ensemble. Before choosing your next pair of vintage frames, check out these few helpful hints.
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Know the shape of your face; do you have a round, square, oval, or heart shaped face? Choose frames that complement your facial and bone structure.
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Buy frames online until you are comfortable with what works best for you. Also if this will be your first pair of retro frames, start with a more settle pair before trying wild colors and lenses.
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Look to old movies and photos for vintage frame inspirations. You can also explore your local thrift shops for one of a kind pieces.
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The Row Tortoise Round Sunglasses, The Row Cat eye acetate sunglasses $445, Madewell Textbook glasses $49.50, House of Harlow Lynn animal-print acetate aviator sunglasses $74, Tom Ford Transparent Ali Round Sunglasses, Green $199
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Not sure which sunglasses work best for your facial shape? Check out a few of these tips below:
Square: Frames to try – Oval and round frames, Glasses with temples that are center set or that connect at the top of the frame. Frames to avoid – Geometric and square shaped frames that accentuate angles of the face.
Oval: Frames to try – Most frame shapes work with oval faces. Frames to avoid – Frames that are too large for your features.
Round: Frames to try – Angular and geometric frames that sharpen facial features. Rectangular and horizontal styles make faces appear longer and thinner. Upswept frames that draw attention to top of face. Frames to avoid – Small frames that are out of proportion. Short frames that accentuate face length.
Heart: Frames to try – Bottom-heavy frames that add width to lower face. Styles with low-set temples to draw attention downward. Narrow, round frames that soften the forehead. Frames to avoid – Top-heavy styles that draw attention upward. Decorative temples that accentuate the broad upper face.
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