The shape and facial features make a person unique. It depends on its contour what makeup and accessories will be the most successful. Any details, elements of the wardrobe should first of all emphasize the merits and complement the image.
In this article we will talk about the selection of glasses (both classic and sun glasses) for holders of an elongated face shape. Summer always comes very forcefully, you need to be prepared. To make the right choice, you first need to correctly determine the shape of your face so as not to make mistakes in choosing the shape of the frame.
How to determine the shape of the face?
It is difficult for the naked eye to evaluate the form on their own, but if you decide to understand it seriously, a very simple method will be suitable that everyone can repeat without the help of the company.
You will need a washable marker, pencil or soap (by the way, lipstick is also suitable).
Move away from the mirror at arm's length and from this distance draw a face contourcovering the line of the chin and leading to the line of hair growth. It is better to do this procedure from top to bottom. Take a step back and take a good look at the resulting shape. The drawn outline will give answers to many questions in the field of style, makeup and selection of accessories.
How to choose glasses for an elongated face contour?
The oblong shape of the face is also close to the classic oval, but the forehead, as a rule, is narrower, and the chin, on the contrary, is elongated. If the rim is incorrectly selected, the face may even look flat, thin and exhausted.
In order not to harm when choosing glasses, you need to correctly balance facial features, balancing the proportions between the upper and lower parts.
In this case, glasses are perfect, the frame of which will be equal to the width of the face or even slightly go beyond it.
When choosing a frame, you also need to pay attention to the bend of the eyebrow line: the outline of the glasses should copy it.
Owners of an elongated or oval elongated face may not be afraid of experiments. Pretty bright and atypical designer accessories look great on such a face, so the assortment presented on the market easily gives rise to a fantasy flight.
Do not deny yourself the pleasure if you like sparkles and rhinestones, wide arches - easily.
You can experiment with the frame material.: both plastic and metal will look very advantageous. If you prefer massive jewelry along the contour of the rim, then pay attention to the fact that they are located on the outer edges of the rim closer to the temples.
In addition to the frame, pay attention to the jumpers: here it is also better to give preference to wide and large details. Double and low jumpers can be found on modern models. If your facial features are quite sophisticated, then bulky frames can spoil the ideal proportions.
Analysis of fashion models
As mentioned earlier, an elongated face involves experiments with images, and, consequently, with the shape of glasses, so do not forget to try on and evaluate fashionable novelties to create a unique and unforgettable image.
For example, the option of round glasses in the style of Harry Potter is amazingly suitable for an elongated face. Such a choice will make the image restrained, strict and suitable for formal business events, studies, speaking at the conference, as well as everyday life.
A cat's eye is an excellent female choice for lovers of sophistication. As a rule, this model is most often made of plastic and makes the face soft and sophisticated. The sharp raised corners along the contour will give your image a touch of coquetry.
Aviators - the same type of glasses that can often be found with two jumpers, is an excellent option for an oval elongated face.
Another model that deserves attention is the browsers. Translated from English "underlining eyebrows." This effect is created due to the rather massive upper part of the frame, while the lower one, as a rule, remains a thin line and only emphasizes the shape of the border.
Wifarera - made of plastic and have a single bezel. This model is ideal for men with an elongated or classic oval face shape. But in many ways it is also a stereotype, because the model is unisex, it equally suits both men and women. The shape of the sunglasses is quite versatile. It can be both restrained classic and minimalistic, and more pronouncedly sporty. The line of this model is very diversified by the color of the material and the lenses themselves, as well as the size of the glasses themselves.
Loud no for an extended face
Any, even perfect face shape still has its own definite “but” in the competent selection of accessories.
Let's see what the owners of an elongated face should avoid.
- Glasses with a narrow frame or with its absolute absence.
- Highly located jumper. She will make the face even more elongated.
- Too wide a frame that greatly extends beyond the cheekbones is the wrong choice for owners of any oval shape.
The stylist's tips from the video below will help you choose the right frame for sunglasses.
