SHAPE & STYLE GUIDE
With profound experience passed down generations, we passionately curate the perfect eyewear for you while ensuring that it not only looks good but also feels good!
In this guide, we highlight few of the personal attributes & other parameters you should take into consideration while selecting the right pair of glasses for yourself.
FACE SHAPE
As a rule of the thumb, the ideal shape of the eyewear should be such that it cuts your natural face shape. We broadly categorise face shapes as follows
oblong
Frames with more width than depth or frames that give the perception of more width
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Wayfarer
round
Angular and narrow frames that impart length to the curved face
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Rectangular | Wayfarer
square
Narrow oval and rounded frames to soften the face shape's angles and make it look longer
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Round | Wayfarer
triangle
Frames shapes that are heavy and wider on top half to give a proportionate look
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Wayfarer
oval
Frames that are wide or wider than the broadest part of the face so as to maintain the natural balance
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Butterfly | Cats eye | Rectangular | Round | Wayfarer
DIAMOND
Frames that distract attention from the pointed chin and draw attention towards the narrow top of the face
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Cats eye | Oval | Rectangular | Wayfarer
HEART
Frames that are wider at the bottom with a light appearance that reduce the apparent top of the face
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Rectangular | Wayfarer
RECTANGLE
Frames that are wider and curved so as to soften the naturally shaped angles and balance the cheek bones
Frame shapes best suited to this cut
Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Round | Wayfarer
EYEWEAR COLOURS BEST SUITED FOR YOUR SKIN, EYE & HAIR COLOUR
Factors to consider to help you select an eyeglass colour flattering to you and your natural color palette
SKIN TONE
Categorized as either cool or warm. A cool complexion has pink or blue undertones while a warm complexion covers the peaches and creme palette.
EYE COLOUR
Subtle differences in the eye colour could change the tone from one to another. Bright blue would be considered to be cool, whereas, a pale blue grey would be considered as warm.
HAIR COLOUR
Identified as cool or warm. For instance, salt and pepper hair and ash brown hair are considered to be cool while golden blond and brownish black falls into the warm category.
Glasses best suited to warm tones
Blonde tortoise | Copper | Coral | Off white | Peach | Warm blue etc.
Glasses best suited to cool tones
Black | Blue grey | Dark tortoise | Magenta | Silver etc.
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UNDERSTANDING FRAME SIZE
Besides the aesthetics, one must lay emphasis on the right fit. A set of standard parameters makes it fairly simple to select a frame size ideal for you.
LENS WIDTH
40 - 62 MM
It indicates the horizontal length of one lens of the eyewear that ranges from 40 mm to 62 mm. For eyeglasses, the average is 49 mm to 51 mm while for sunglasses, the average goes up by at least 2 mm to accommodate more coverage
BRIDGE SIZE
14 - 25 MM
It denotes the distance between the two lenses that ranges from 14 mm to 25 mm, the average size being 18 mm to 21 mm. A bridge with nose pads, however, should be preferred over one without them as it allows for a more precise fit
TEMPLE LENGTH
120 - 150 MM
It is the measurement of the length of either arms of the eyewear that wrap the ears and hold the frame. The average adult length ranges between 145 mm to 148 mm. Only if you have an exceptionally small or large face, should you consider a specific temple length
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SELECTING GLASSES WITH THE BEST FIT
While our style consultants and technicians are always there to assist you to curate the ideal pair for you, there are a few rules of the thumb you should look out for while shortlisting through the gamut of options available
- The centre of the lens should more or less coincide with your pupils
- The width of the frame should not extend past the the width of your face
- The eyebrows should not be covered with your eyeglasses and in the case of sunglasses, should be wholly covered or not covered at all
- The fit should feel comfortable; neither so loose that they slide down the nose nor so tight that they press against the cheeks leaving a mark
- The depth of the frames should not dig into your cheeks so as they get pushed up when you smile