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Match Frame Colors to Your Complexion
Posted by: Scott and Christie Eyecare Associates in News
You’re picking out the frames for your glasses! How exciting! Remember, it’s important to look at color as well as shape. Your frames can be both colorful and complementary. Even though it’s easy to go with black or brown to play it safe, thinking that they’ll match with everything, it’s important to consider how the color of the frames aligns with your skin tone and hair color. Something more colorful might just look better with you complexion and help you make a statement!
When matching glasses to your skin tone, think fire and ice. Let me explain. If your skin is cooler in tone, plum, pink, jade, black, and blue frames look great. Look at “icy” colors, including silver, charcoal, rosy pinks, or purples. Warmer skin tones go best with colors you would see in a fire. They are complemented by red, coral, copper, off-white, and tortoise frames, as well as some warm shades of blue.
Hair color is another factor to consider. People with fair hair and cool skin tones tend to look better in darker frames, which create a contrast to their light complexion. Just avoid colors like yellow! They will wash you out.
Dark haired people with both warm and cool skin tones can wear bold pinks, blues, tortoise, and black, but it’s best to reserve shades of purple, green, and white for those with cooler skin only!
If you have red hair, strong frame colors are great! Green, warm neutrals, and black-and-white are also very complimentary if you prefer something less bold.
Finally, if your hair is gray or white, bright colors like red are excellent choices. They brighten your face and give you a bold statement. Slightly translucent pinks, lilacs, and blues are also complementary. Styles with upturned sides also help brighten and lift the face. Avoid browns and other “drab” colors, as they will wash you out.
Next time you’re looking at frames, don’t be afraid to go bold! Consider your complexion and try on some of those more unique colors to find your perfect match! Good Looks Eyewear offers a wide selection of designer eyewear in many colors and styles at their Cranberry and Pittsburgh locations. Contact us or stop by to take a look!
