The shape and facial features make a person unique. From his contour depends on what makeup and accessories will be the most successful. Any details, elements of wardrobe in the first place should emphasize the dignity and complement the image.
In this article we will talk about the selection of glasses (both classic and sun) for owners of elongated faces. Summer always comes very forcefully, you need to be ready. To make the right choice, you first need to correctly determine the shape of your face to prevent mistakes in the selection of the shape of the frame.
How to correctly determine the shape of the face?
With the naked eye it is difficult to assess the form yourself, but if you decide to figure it out seriously, a very simple way will do, which everyone can repeat without the help of the company.
You will need a washable marker, a pencil or soap (by the way, lipstick will also work).
Move away from the mirror at arm's length and draw a face contour from this distance., covering the chin line and bringing to the hairline. 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 contour will give answers to many questions in the field of style, a make-up and selection of accessories.
How to pick up glasses for elongated oval face?
The oblong face shape is also close to the classical oval, but the forehead is usually narrower, and the chin, on the contrary, is elongated. With the wrong selection of frames, a person can look flat, thin and exhausted.
In order not to harm when choosing points, you need to correctly balance facial features, balancing the proportions between the upper and lower parts.
In this case, perfect glasses, frame which will be equal to the width of the face or even slightly go beyond it.
When choosing a frame, it is also necessary to pay attention to the bend of the eyebrow line: the outline of the glasses must copy it.
Owners of an elongated or oval elongated face may not be afraid of experiments. On such a face, quite bright and atypical designer accessories look great, so the assortment on the market easily creates a flight of fancy.
Do not deny yourself the pleasure if you like sparkles and rhinestones, wide arms - easily.
You can experiment with rim material: both plastic and metal will look very advantageous. If you prefer massive jewelry along the contour of the frame, then pay attention to the fact that they are located on the outer edges of the frame closer to the temples.
In addition to the rim, pay attention to the jumpers: it is also better to give preference to wide and large parts. Double and low jumpers can be found on modern models. If your features are rather subtle, then bulky frames can ruin the perfect 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 amazing for a long face. This choice will make the image restrained, strict and suitable for official business events, study, performance at the conference, as well as everyday life.
Cat's eye is a great female choice for lovers of refinement.As a rule, this model is often made of plastic and makes the face soft and refined. Sharp, raised corners along the contour will give your image a touch of flirtatiousness.
Aviators - the same type of glasses, which can often be found with two jumpers, is an excellent option for an oval elongated face.
Another model worth noting is the browliners. Translated from English "underline eyebrows." This effect is created due to the rather massive upper part of the frame, the lower one, as a rule, remains a thin line and only emphasizes the shape of the edging.
Weifarera - made of plastic and have a solid bezel. This model is ideal for men with a long or classic oval face shape. But in many ways it is also a stereotype, because the model is a unisex, it is equally well suited to both men and women. The shape of the sunglasses is quite universal. It can be both restrained classical and minimalist, and more pronouncedly sports. The line of this model is very diverse in the color of the material and the lenses themselves, as well as the size of the glasses themselves.
Loud "no" for an elongated face
Any, even the ideal face shape still has its certain “but” in a competent selection of accessories.
Let's take a look at what the owners of the elongated face should avoid.
- Glasses with a narrow rim or with its absolute absence.
- Highly located jumper. It will make the face even more elongated.
- Too wide a rim, which strongly goes beyond the cheekbone area, is the wrong choice for owners of any oval shape.
Choose the desired frame for sunglasses will help you advice from the video stylist below.
