A few simple choices can make a significant difference in how your glasses make you look.
Here are a few tips for choosing glasses that make you look younger.
If you are older, you probably are looking for eyewear fashions geared to helping you age gracefully.
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Consider the following guidelines as you shop for frames that make you look younger.
Shape
The best glasses for making you look younger are those that are uplifting to the face.
The shape of your frames can help you achieve a natural facelift.
Softer and more rounded corners are more desirable than sharp edges.
Rounded corners help to soften the facial features and naturally lift the features of the face.
Cat-eye shapes have softer edges and provide a slight uplifting appearance.
For older men, upswept rectangular shapes with rounded corners are very flattering.
A well-fitting pair of glasses should not touch your cheeks.
Color
Warm-colored glassesmake you look younger.
Cool and flashy tones are best left to the younger generations.
Choosing glasses in these colors can make you look older.
Size
When looking for frames, ensure you don’t choose frames that are too small vertically.
As we age, we developpresbyopia, the loss of near or close focusing power.
This causes many of us to need different prescriptions for near and distance vision.
As a result, you may need a multifocal eyeglass lens.
Your optician will be able to help you with lens choices.
It is difficult to fit a larger reading area in very tiny frames, so consider going bigger.
Style
Choosing the right glasses style can help make you look younger.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors and different shapes.
Look for deeper shapes with a retro look.
Lens Types
Many older people tend to reach for over-the-counter reading glasses, or “cheaters.”
Make time for acomprehensive eye examand find out what your true visual needs are.
Progressive lenses are a great option for a youthful appearance.
