What Color Glasses Should I Get?
October 28, 2024 • 1:36 PM
If you want to look your best and feel comfortable and confident, you need a pair of glasses that perfectly match your personal style. Once you find your frames, your look will finally feel complete.
If you aren’t sure how to pick out the right pair of glasses, the color of the frames is a solid starting point. You need a hue that matches your individuality and syncs up with the outfits you wear every day.
Let’s take a look at the different colors available from Pair and discuss how to pick the best glasses for you.
What Are Neutral Glasses?
Neutral colors like black, brown, tan, and gray are some of the most popular colors for eyewear, and they’re also some of the most versatile.
You can wear black or brown frames with just about any other color and avoid a clash. If you want to simplify your style as much as possible, black glasses or a pair with a tortoiseshell pattern might be the perfect pick for you.
In addition, neutral-frame glasses pair exceptionally well with just about any hair color, from blonde hair to black hair and so much more. When it comes to your skin, it won’t matter if you have warm undertones or cool undertones — neutrals will likely match the palette of your overall look better than more vibrant glasses colors.
The thing about neutrals, though, is they can sometimes feel a bit mundane. That’s where Pair’s magnetic Top Frames come in. With Top Frames, you can easily swap out the color of your glasses, turning neutral frames into a vibrant and eye-catching accessory whenever you like.
If you go with neutral glasses, we recommend adding Top Frames to your order to spice things up. Top Frames make it easy to turn your black glasses, for example, into trendy green frames or red frames in an instant.
Who Should Wear Neutral Glasses?
While we lovemaking neutral-colored glasses more vibrant and exciting with Top Frames, some folks can benefit from this understated color.
For example, if you work in a more formal, professional setting and need clothes and accessories that aren’t too bold and loud, a neutral base can make you look poised and confident. In this setting, a pair of Disney-inspired Top Frames might stick out like a sore thumb — but you can always put them back on when you get home!
In addition, you might want to keep a neutral pair of glasses handy if you prefer a more minimalist style. Louder colors and patterns sometimes clash with a subdued palette and can look out of place. You can avoid messing up a minimal ensemble with black or silver specs.
What Are Bold-Colored Glasses?
While neutrals are a classic, timeless option, we love the modern, fun look of a colorful pair of glasses just as much.
Choosing the best color of eyeglass frames can make you feel like your glasses are personally tailored. It’s also a fun way to tell the world a bit about yourself and your unique personality. The glasses you choose send a message to everyone you meet, and colorful frames tell them, “I’m adventurous!”
In addition to being a fun fashion statement, colorful glasses are incredibly on-trend. Vibrant hues and eye-catching patterns are in right now, especially when styled with an equally bold wardrobe. If you own the look, you can appear like you came straight from a haute couture show.
Our Top Frames make finding the right color for each day a breeze. You can keep as many in your closet as you like and swap them out anytime inspiration strikes, giving you access to countless new looks.
Plus, if you ever want to switch out the colorful vibe for something more subdued, Top Frames can help there, too.
Who Should Wear Bold-Colored Glasses?
If you’re not feeling particularly confident or comfortable in your own skin, making a bold fashion choice can make a big impact.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be an empowering experience that will show you what you’re truly capable of. Sometimes, this looks like asking someone you like out on a date. Other times, it looks like putting on a pair of fun glasses.
If you already have a bubbly, life-of-the-party personality and plenty of confidence to spare, colorful glasses are perfect for you, too. You might be surprised by how much you feel like yourself when you wear glasses that match your vibe.
How To Choose Frame Colors
If you’re not sure which glasses are right for you, Pair’s virtual try-on feature can help.
When shopping on our site, you can virtually test out any frames that catch your eye using this handy tool. All you need is a front-facing picture of yourself, and you’re good to go.
Besides the virtual try-on tool, you can also narrow down your options by talking to family and friends. Sometimes, the people who know you best and love you most are the best people to ask for fashion advice. They can tell you what color or pattern fits you and give you confidence you’re making the right decision.
Own Your Glasses
No matter what color you choose, owning your glasses is the most important thing. This is especially true if you step out of your comfort zone with the frames you pick.
If you don’t feel comfortable in your new glasses, you can always return them thanks to Pair’s no-cost return policy. However, we recommend sticking with the pair you got and enjoying the change to your look.
It can take some time to get used to an adjustment in your personal style, especially when it’s something you wear every day. If you wait it out, though, they might become something you can’t live without.
Give Yourself Options
It’s always wise to have several pairs of glasses to choose from, depending on how you feel. Pair makes that simple. With so many Top Frame options, you can save the hassle of getting a new set of glasses and transform your style instantly.
We recommend carrying multiple sets of Top Frames wherever you go for a quick change-up. The top snaps seamlessly onto the base, so you can change your look in seconds. Having options can help you feel more confident and eliminate the “analysis paralysis” that comes with choosing just one colorfor your glasses.
Match Your Frames
Not all colors and patterns pair well with every style of glasses. For example, you might not want Star Wars-themedcat-eye frames — or maybe you do. More power to you!
Knowing how to match the color of your frames to their style (and to your personal style in general) can take some practice. In general, more modern frame shapes pair better with vibrant colors, while classic, neutral shades look best with vintage or timeless frame styles.
These aren’t hard and fast rules — you can break them anytime. The point is that it can be easier to choose the right color when you also consider the shape.
What Color Glasses Never Go Out of Style?
Several timeless glasses styles never seem to go away, and we’re in love with all of them. It’s amazing how trends come and go, but certain types of eyewear stand the test of time. Some of the styles you can’t go wrong with include:
Classic Black Frames
A classic that pairs with anything at any time, black eyeglasses have been around for decades and are just as popular today as they were in the 1960s.
Tortoise Frames
Originally made from tortoise shells, this style is now just a pattern modeled after the reptile’s shell. It’s iconic and reminiscent of the ‘40s and ‘50s. You can find tortoise frames that work with just about any face shape, and their colors are ideal for cool skin tones and warm skin tones alike.
Silver Frames
Metal glasses are the originals, and they’ve remained a popular choice up for decades. You can’t go wrong with a silver or gunmetal pair. That said, they’re more fragile than glasses made of durable plastic.
Clear Frames
These frames accentuate your eye color and fit with all skin undertones. Whether you have blue eyes, green eyes, gray eyes, hazel eyes, or something else, clear frames will make your natural beauty stand out.
Clear is one of the best frame colors for just about anyone, but clear frames with a tint might not work with every skin tone. Before you opt for clear blue or pink glasses, consider the undertone of your skin.
Personalize Your Eyewear With Pair
At Pair, we aim to make finding the right glasses easier than ever.
Our secret weapon? Magnetic Top Frames that you can seamlessly snap onto a base pair of glasses. This combination of Base Frame and Top Frame is versatile, easy to swap out, and impossible to tell apart from standard glasses.
With Top Frames, you can easily switch out the color and pattern for something entirely different. Our shop features countless Top Frame options, and you can collect as many as you want to complete your eyewear wardrobe. Simply go to your eye doctor, bring your specs to us, and get your next favorite pair of prescription glasses.
Sources:
How Do I Find My Personal Style? | The New York Times