Political views aside, it would be tough to argue that the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, does not look great in her glasses. What is the secret to finding a pair of glasses that make you look smart and sexy all at the same time? The answer may surprise you.
It not the actual frames that make the look. It is how well the frames contrast the face shape that makes all the difference. In Palins case, her frames that she is most seen wearing are light and delicate, sometimes even rimless. This is what gives her that subtle look of sophistication. Remember that a pair of eyeglasses are always between your eyes and the person you are talking to (and in Palins case, her audience). So she wants a very light style that will not draw attention away from her speech. Rather these light frames enhance her look and give a little mystery at the same time.
Regarding the shape of her frames, she wears mostly rectangular eyeglasses with temples that join the lenses in the upper two thirds of the lens. With temples that meet the lenses high, the glasses appear lower on her face. This way her eyebrows are still on top of and outline the top half of the frame.
Her face shape is classified as oval. People with Oval face shapes have an advantage over most other face shapes when it comes to glasses because almost any face shape can work.
The idea when matching face shapes to eyewear is to look for contrasting details. For example, someone with a round face will do well with angled glasses. In Governor Palins case, she has a rounded oval shape. Notice how she wears angled rectangular shaped eyewear?
By doing this, her natural features are highlighted. The bottom line is that Sarah Palin can wear most any delicate frame with a rectangular shape and look good in them.
The key takeaway for you is not to look for identical glasses to Palin. It is to understand your face shape and learn what style frames go well with it. In general there are four face shapes. Those are oval, round, square, and heart (or inverted triangle). There are more, but most people fall in to one of these categories.
Once you know your shape, figure out which frames go will with that look. Remember contrasting shapes looks best. And you want a frame that fits. Normally a pair of glasses that is about the same overall width of your face will fit very well.
That is all there is to it, eyewear is a fun fashion accessory that is often overlooked. But it is the one accessory that can completely transform your look in an instant.
Suzanne Hughes is a style expert for http://www.opticalusa.com where she can help you find great styles of eyewear, reading glasses and reading sunglasses. Find more advice on discovering your face shape and loving your eyeglasses.