Selecting reading glasses that will suit you

Naturally the first thing we think of when buying any kind of fashion accessory is how it's going to look on us - and reading glasses are no exception. To help you find the right pair of reading glasses we have put together these styling tips to ponder before you hit the shops.

There are three main things to consider when looking for your next pair of reading glasses:

1. Your nose bridge (the area between your eyes, where your nose joins your face)

2. Your face shape/size

3. Your complexion

Nose Bridge         

High, narrow nose bridge

If you have a very high, narrow nose bridge you need to look for metal frames with adjustable nose pads or frames that have a narrow bridge so they won't slide down your face. EasiReader styles that are great  for high narrow bridges are: Parker, Evans, Helen, Stevens, Barbra.

Low, wide bridge

If you have a low, wide bridge once again metal frames with adjustable pads are ideal because you can move them out to fit your nose, or look for frames with wide bridges.  EasiReader styles that work well are: Nicholson, Eden, Lane, Burns, Charlotte, Kirstin, Miles and Mason.

Remember your eyes should sit in the centre of  the lens and the frames should sit comfortably on your nose bridge with no gap between the frame and your nose.

Face shape and size

If you are unsure of what shape your face is, here are some simple steps to help you decide.

Simply look in the mirror and pull all your hair back away from your face and answer these easy questions:

1. Is my face longer than wide? Or is it about even in both dimensions? (Like a square shape.)
2. Is my face wider across the forehead than towards the bottom? (Like a triangle shape.) Or is it pretty even all the way down?
3. Do I have strong angles on my face, or is it more curved? (Like an oval or circle.)

It may help to draw the shape you see in the mirror on some paper, but most people can tell a basic shape after a few minutes of pondering their face's proportions.

There are four main face shapes and you may be a combination of two of them but here are some helpful style tips for the main four face shapes.

Round Face

A round face has curvilinear lines with the width and length in the same proportions and no angles. To make the face appear thinner and longer, try angular, narrow EasiReader frames with a clear bridge that widens the eyes, and frames that are wider than they are deep - ie a rectangular shape.

Examples of EasiReader styles that work well on a round face are: Abby, East, Lane, Cooper, Helen.

Triangle Face

A triangle face is wider at the top (hairline) and narrows towards the chin. Men and women with triangle shaped faces can look for frames which are wider at the bottom than at the top to balance their face.

Example of EasiReader styles that work well on a triangle face are: Shelly, Lane, Burns, Stevens.

Square Face

A square face has a strong jaw line and a broad forehead, plus the width and length of the face are of similar size. To make a square face appear longer and narrower try frames that have more width than depth to them. EasiReader frames that are oval in shape work well on a square face as they soften the facial angles.

A bridge located near the top of the frame can also add the illusion of length to the face.

Examples of EasiReader styles that work well for a square face are: Charm, Parker, Beth, Barbra

Oval Face

An oval face is longer than it is wide. To make the face appear shorter and more balanced try an EasiReader frame that has vertical height. Look for decorative or contrasting temples to add width to the face as well. Oval faces look great in most styles. Here are some examples of EasiReader  styles that are great on an oval face: Hunter, Lane, Eden, Charlotte.

A couple of other things to consider

• SMALL FACE - Remember that frames should be no wider than the width of your face at the temple.
  
• LARGE FACE - Remember that the eye should be in the centre of the lens and that a small frame will just make your face look bigger. Look for a frame that is the width of your face at the temple.
  
• CLOSE SET EYES - A thin or clear bridge can add the illusion of width.
  
• WIDE SET EYES - A coloured bridge will make wide set eyes appear closer together.
  
• FACES THAT HAVE A LONGISH NOSE - Look for a frame with a low bridge. This will give the illusion of shortening the nose.
  
• FACES THAT HAVE A SHORT NOSE - Look for a frame that has a high set bridge in line with the top of the frame. 

Complement your complexion with your EasiReader  reading glasses

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting frame colours.

• If you want to achieve an overall look that is balanced and co-ordinated then your reading glasses should complement your personal colouring.
• On the other hand if you want to make a bold statement, select reading glasses that contrast your personal colouring.
• Skin colouring - are you a cool complexion or a warm complexion?
• A warm complexion has a "peaches and cream" or pink tone about it, while a cool complexion has yellow or blue undertones. Olive skin is considered cool because it is a mixture of blue and yellow.

If you are a warm  person, and want frames that are going to blend in with your complexion consider: Gold, Tan, Camel, Navy, Khaki, Tan, Black.

If you have  a cool complexion and want frames that are going to blend in try frames that are coloured Black, Red-Brown, Dark Tortoise, Amber, Blue/grey, Magenta, Jade, Silver, Gunmetal.