The Secrets of Matching Frame Colour to Your Eyes
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“No two pairs of eyes are the same.” As it is rightly said, all of us have unique eyes, but eye colours make us fall under a certain group. From black to green, some are common, some are unique, but all of them have their own beauty. But, do you know some people like to highlight their eye colour with contrasting frame colours? Yes, you read that right, people use glasses to their advantage by styling them with their eye colour.
Whenever we shop for new frames, we pay attention to everything - our face shape, skin tone and the colour of every single strand of hair on our head (okay, that’s over-exaggeration, my bad). So why let our beautiful eyes take the back seat? Why not consider eye colour when buying eyeglasses? Whether ocean blue or sea green, read this guide to know what will make your eyes pop, instead of being overshadowed by the frames.
What Does the Colour Wheel Say?
Colour coordination is an important thing when building a capsule wardrobe. If you don’t have a clue about what complements or contrasts your eye colour, use the colour wheel. That’s how I learned about the right colours for me.
Complementary colours are two colours that fall on the opposite sides of the wheel and are equally intense. For example, dark blue eyes will look more captivating behind an orange frame.
You may also pick matching hues for your eyes, for example, blue glasses for blue eyes. You will get a harmonic look that is more soothing and less intense.
Go light vs dark to create a nice contrast. This means choosing glasses that are either darker or lighter than your natural eye colour.
When I have to choose a frame colour, I like to play by these rules, and they give me beautiful results. However, you may also mix & match to form a coordinated look or find your style.
The Right Frame Colour for Your Eyes
The right tone will help you play up your eyes and make them pop. Here are different frame options as per your eye colour.
Glasses for blue eyes
It’s easier to find frames for moderate blue eyes. Since they have a hint of grey, they will look great behind so many frames. Want to play up the sapphire hues? Opt for aquatic tones in glasses for blue eyes. Your peepers will look just as beautiful in neutrals or less colourful glasses. Black, rich brown and grey make for a reserved and safe frame choice.
The ‘goddess of beauty’ Gigi Hadid has blue-green eyes, which she likes to flaunt with neutral shades in metal or black to bring out the hints of blue in her eyes. Is she your eyewear inspiration as well? You can check out Gigi Hadid’s iconic eyewear styles. You can also try and go orange or earthy browns. These are perfect for a soft look while prepping up for a date night, or if you are going out somewhere casually.
Glasses for brown eyes
Brown is a common eye colour, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing beautiful about it. The extraordinary look is just a frame away. If you also have caramel eyes, dark shades will blend with the warm tone of your eyes. Think black, amber, olive or tortoiseshell when selecting glasses for brown eyes. I personally prefer tortoiseshell glasses for women for my brown eyes, as they are so easy to style.
If you want to soften things up a bit, put on a blue eyeliner to complement your chocolaty tone. For a deep contrast, go wild on eye makeup and embrace your transitional black eyeliner.
Glasses for green eyes
One of the rarest colours, green eyes are the real beauty. No wonder you want the attention on your eyes. Bring contrast to the coastal-green hue and catch attention with rimless glasses and sunglasses with different tints. Frames with red undertones are also on the cards for you. Just make sure that the shade is dark enough so you don’t resemble a Christmas elf.
If you are one of the rarest species on the planet blessed with emerald green eyes, just know how much I envy you. And also, neutral colours will look spectacular on you. You can go for a monochromatic ensemble with black or grey glasses and let your green eyes shine.
Glasses for hazel eyes
Hazel lies somewhere between brown and green. Although you can choose an earthy tone to complement the brown tint, jewel tones such as yellow or gold will bring out the flecks of green in your eyes. There’s no way you can go wrong when buying glasses for hazel eyes. Whether you style them with pastel pink, metallics, grey, purple or green, your eyes will be at their best. Experiment with different shades and create your unique look.
Glasses for grey eyes
Take grey eyes as frosted blue with a muted undertone. They are quite rare as well. Most of the frames with warm or cool undertones will sit well with your eye colour. It can be quite overwhelming to have so many choices. But it doesn’t mean that you blindly go for just about any frame colour when buying your pair. Consider other attributes, such as your skin tone and hair colour, to narrow down the choices in glasses for grey eyes. Or try multi-tonal frames to make people turn back and take a good look at your peepers. A pair of cat-eye glasses will be a perfect fit for grey eyes.
The Final Word
The colours we wear have so much to do with how we look. They can make or break your outfit. If you want people to take notice of your beautiful eyes and admire them, take the help of glasses. Buy prescription & non-prescription glasses in alluring hues that either complement or contrast your eye colours. If you like to explore all the frame options for your eyes, give our colourful glasses a try.
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