Choosing eyeglasses to complement your clothing

December 17, 2010

While celebrities always seem to wear eyeglasses that perfectly complement their clothing and personal style, choosing frames that meet these objectives is often harder for the non-famous, especially if you wear your lenses all day, every day.

A recent Los Angeles Times blog offered tips on choosing eyeglasses that look great and enhance what you're wearing.

Individuals who are wearing simple clothing can choose to wear simple, minimalistic or frameless eyeglasses or bold glasses that really make a statement.

While celebrities such as Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake have sported bold-looking, thick-rimmed eyeglasses at red carpet events, stylists urge others who want to try it to consider toning down clothing and other accessories to avoid looking too over-the-top.

Experts say no matter what you're wearing, the most important thing to remember about eyeglasses is to choose a frame that goes with your face shape and fits well.

Since buying eyeglasses online is more affordable now than ever, spectacle wearers may consider purchasing several pairs to alternate, depending on mood and clothing.

Before purchasing glasses, it's important to undergo a comprehensive eye exam to get an updated prescription, if necessary.

The American Optometric Association recommends that adults aged 19 to 40 receive an eye exam at least every two years.