They say that the first impression is the last impression. No matter how many times this line has been thrown around, it’s unfortunately true. A lot of people tend to form a stoic opinion about others simply based on what they see for the first time. You may be the calmest person around, but if someone happens to see you for the first time on a rare bad day when you’re snapping at everyone, it will take some convincing to make them understand that’s not how you are usually. It’s human nature, really. The same principle applies to your look. A well dressed and well groomed person is usually given more importance everywhere, simply because they don’t look like they’ve just stepped out of bed.
So if you change your wardrobe frequently and make sure you have the trendiest looks all the time, it only makes sense that you’d do the same for eyewear too, doesn’t it? Just as eye health is often disregarded compared to general body health, there’s an alarming number of people who pay extreme attention to every part of their look except the eyewear. It’s quite unfortunate actually, because a good pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses can totally change your look, even with the same clothes. So we give you, the 5 pairs of glasses you could really do with!
The Professional Eyeglasses
During worktime, you need to look professional, approachable and dignified. Nothing says this better than a pair of rectangular or rimless eyeglasses, depending on your face structure. While the classic black or grey looks great, you can experiment a little bit and get something of a different color. Don’t go overboard though, because you don’t want to end up looking gaudy and unprofessional. There’s a balance between chic and cheap, so make sure you stay on the right side of that line. Since you will be wearing it for most of the time, make sure that these eyeglasses are comfortable and lightweight, because you don’t want to end up with marks on your nose or temples from daily use.
The Daily Use Sunglasses
By daily use here, we mean both for your daily chores and driving. Grab a pair of high quality sunglasses from a reputed brand like Ray-Ban that offers UV protection and a tint of your choice. You can experiment here a little and get a colored tint depending on your preference. Green tints, for example, give the world a soothing green wash, so if you prefer that sort of thing, go for it. Try getting something durable and easy to use and store since you will be using them every day. Also make sure that your daily use sunglasses are comfortable and can take a few bumps, because there’s a high change they will go through some rough use.
The Party Eyeglasses
Now this is where you can truly go crazy. Match up your glamorous wardrobe with snazzy designer eyeglasses for an even better look. Of course we’re not talking about purple glasses on a pink shirt, so grab something that complements your wardrobe well. You can go for one of two options. Either pick up a pair of eyeglasses that would go well with most of your wardrobe, or get one of those eyeglasses with easily interchangeable frames. They might not be so easy to find, but if you get a good pair of eyeglasses that lets you change the frames, it’s almost as if you have a pair for every outfit. There’s nothing cooler!
The Outdoor Sunglasses
For sports and outdoor activities, we recommend you get a cool looking pair of sunglasses that also offers UV protection. It’s obvious that most of the outdoor activities you undertake will be in the sun, so don’t compromise on protection here. A pair of durable Oakley sunglasses or something similar in wrap around form would do great. Don’t go for something like the Aviator, because no matter how great they look, they’re still pretty delicate. Sunglasses with plastic or metal based frames in a wraparound design not only provide all around protection, but can also take a beating without falling apart, which is exactly what you want.
The Casual Eyeglasses
Finally, get yourself a simple yet stylish pair of eyeglasses for casual use. Think of something that’s perfect for lunches out with the family or a movie. Nothing too out of the world, but not too plain either. Most of us would step out in a jeans and shirt/top, so eyeglasses that go well with an ensemble like that would be something in a half rimmed or minimal full rimmed design. Again, go for something lightweight and comfortable yet durable, since it will be seeing quite a lot of use.
So there you go, 5 pairs of eyewear that we think everyone should have! It’s a good idea keeping multiple eyewear options, not only for a different look, but also because you’ll need different kinds of protection for different situations. With careful use and rotation, you could possibly make it look like you have the eyewear for every occasion, which makes you look great!
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