It’s that time of year again; taking your teen to pick out a new pair of glasses frames! What are you going to choose? How are you doing to make the decision? Deciding which pair of eyeglasses frames can be a difficult choice for anyone; but especially for teenagers, the balance of style, colors, and vision-correction needs all play a role in one tough choice! It’s hard to ensure that your teens will wear their prescribed glasses as directed – especially if they simply don’t like the way they look, and it’s your duty to help them find a pair that they’ll really love. This way you’ll both be happy. So, enjoy this helpful guide to assist you and your teen find the perfect frames for their daily needs!
Material Matters
Glasses frames are beginning to be available in far more material options than the ever-popular plastic or metal selections that have been around for so long. You can now find frames in anything from different grades of metal, like titanium, to the most flexible option: flexon, to even bamboo. The decision you make for your frame material choice is important to not only the durability, but also style of your glasses. First and foremost, if you’re allergic to any of the materials (like many glasses are allergic to nickel, for instance), this is something you must be aware of first and steer clear of frames with those allergens. Plastic frames tend to be less expensive; however, they also tend to weigh more on your face, and are not usually as durable as a pair of metal – or particularly titanium or flexon frames. Additionally, plastic frames – like the large wayfarer Geek Chic style – are very much in style right now, so it might be something that your teen wants the most!
Frame your Face
The number one thing to remember when choosing your next pair of eyeglasses frames is to try and contrast the shape of your face with your frames. For instance, if you have a very round face, try to look around for the most angled, square or rectangular, distinct frames. Moreover, if your face is very long and lean, try for a bigger, more bubbly style. This rule also continues when your face gives off a bit less symmetry, such as a heart shape; if this is the case, look for frames that are wider at the bottom than the top – a complete opposite of your facial structure.
Finding the perfect eyeglasses frames for your teen can be quite a job, but with the help of this guide and the intuition of your teenager, you’ll be able to find the frames you both need in no time! Usually teenagers don’t need bifocal glasses, so the needed size of the frames you choose shouldn’t really be an issue. However, if your teens’ prescription glasses do call for a high prescription, the frames may need to be able to hold a thicker lens, so that is important to remember. The main thing to note however, is to always remember to keep your teen true to their style and and vision-correction needs!
Hillary Glaser is the Director of Marketing and Special Projects for GlassesUSA.com – the easiest way to buy glasses online. She over sees day-to-day operations for all marketing and promotions of eyeglasses for the company.