Stylists and fashion experts never tire of talking about the importance of accessories in creating an attractive look. Some of them not only make the look complete and memorable, but also have practical benefits. For example, sunglasses. They protect your eyes and make your look ultra-stylish. Of course, if chosen in accordance with fashion trends and face shape.
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Trending sunglasses for women in 2020
First, let's look at the current trends in this category of accessories. It can be noted right away that they are so diverse that a fashionable person with one or another face shape and different style preferences will choose a fashion accessory for any look.
Classic - "aviators"
The model has quite a long history, and has become so firmly established on the catwalks that it has rightfully earned the status of a classic. Of course, designers cannot help but experiment - the accessory is modified, “overgrown” with a new texture, and acquires original features.This season, along with the “good old” brown or black lenses framed by thin metal frames, brightly colored lenses are trending.
Reference. The first aviators appeared in 1937 under the Ray-Ban brand. They were intended for US Air Force pilots. The model's lenses were slightly convex and twice the size of the eyeball. They were made in the form of drops of green glass. This made it possible to perfectly filter ultraviolet rays and at the same time provide high image clarity. Very quickly, the stylish accessory became popular among civilians.
Round glasses
Vintage round models are the hit of the season. In a thin metal frame, they will be appropriate in a business style, and in large sizes, with interesting decor or the current color of the lenses or frames, they will become an original detail of any image. The trends of the season are options without frames (only with arms) or with mirrored glasses.
Reference. Today, young people associate round glasses with the character of JK Rowling's books and that's why they are called that - in the style of Harry Potter. In the 60s of the last century they were called Lennons - small round models with thin frames became mega popular due to the fact that such glasses were preferred by a member of The Beatles. Fashion experts call this accessory tishaids.
Option "cat's eye"
It is a round, elongated model with small “ears”. They look amazingly elegant and feminine. They will be appropriate for both business and casual wear.
Oversized models
The trend, which is relevant for various wardrobe items, has also reached accessories.Glasses literally covering half the face can be any of the trendy shapes - unusual, round, square. Fashionable models are decorated with additional details - various patterns, appliqués, etc.
Glasses of unusual shapes
The trend of the season is as many angles as possible. Lovers of extravagant accessories can pay attention to four-, six-, and octagonal options.
Narrow models
90s-style glasses, reminiscent of the models worn by the characters in The Matrix, are back on trend. Perhaps this accessory can be called the most extravagant option this season. Fashionable models can be minimalist in design or have wide frames in bright colors.
Reference. The fashionable “chips” of the season are a transparent plastic frame, which makes even large models visually light and airy, and an additional bridge, representing a kind of “unibrow” that runs along the top of the lenses.
How to choose the right women's sunglasses for your face shape
We've sorted out the fashion trends, but how to choose the model that will look attractive among the variety of trendy accessories? After all, even ultra-stylish glasses will look ridiculous if they don’t match your appearance. When choosing an accessory, you should be guided by the shape of your face and some other criteria.
Stylists identify several basic face shapes. Let us briefly describe them and select a successful glasses model for them:
- Oval shape. Features: soft contours, slightly longer than wide, prominent cheekbones. With this shape, you can choose any model of glasses, guided only by fashion trends and taste preferences.
- Round form. Features: round chin, no straight lines.The goal is to visually lengthen the face to bring it closer to an oval shape. Rectangular and models with a large number of angles are suitable for this. “Shown” are frames with elongated edges and options with thin arms.
- Triangle. Features: widening to the bottom - narrow forehead and more voluminous chin. To make your face more proportional, you should choose aviators and cat eyes. The rectangular shape is contraindicated.
- Square. Features: wide chin, cheekbones the same width as the forehead. Suitable models are large round and oval, without frames, with a low bow.
- Rectangle. Features: has parameters similar to a square, only more elongated in length. You should prefer aviator models with massive frames.
- Elongated shape. Features: elongated, slightly angular lines, high forehead. The goal is to shorten the face a little. Large models of any shape are suitable.
In addition, when choosing glasses you should take into account some more nuances. If your facial features are small, you should prefer oversized models; girls with straight bangs are “shown” options with elongated edges. The massiveness of the nose is “evened out” by frames with a low bridge; if you have large lips, you should choose larger models.