The summer season is here, and it comes with an array of trendy eyewear. The eyeglasses contain bold frames and colors while honoring numerous retro and classic designs. From minimal and light to king-size and chunky, there is a style for everyone.

With all the varieties available in the market, you may find it hard to pick the best frames for your face. Perhaps, one crucial step is to invest in versatile eyeglass frames. Indeed, trends are exciting. But you do not want to splurge on the giant plastic styles or itty-bitty frames all over social media that you will only wear once.

The more versatile your eyeglass frames are, the more likely you will wear them for comfort, style, and protection. Here are helpful tips on picking the perfect eyeglass frames for your style this summer.

Identify Your Face Type

Your face type means that some frames will serve your style better than others. When you look at your face in the mirror, with hair drawn back, does your face appear oval, round, triangular, square, or heart-shaped?

• Oval Face Type. Oval-shaped faces can pull off nearly every style as long as the frames are not massive and much broader than the face. Also, narrow frames may make an oval face appear longer. Rather, the frame should match the width of your face or be a little wider.
• Round Face Type. If you have a round face, wide frames will add balance to your facial features. Wide cat-eye, square, or rectangle frames will elevate your facial features and even out the roundness.
• Triangular Face Type. Triangular face types look stylish with round, cat-eye, and aviator frames that make the lower (and narrowest) part of the face look wider.
• Square Face Type. Light, subtle frames with oval or rounded edges will soften the outline of a square face type. Sharp-angled square or rectangular frames will accentuate the sharp angles of your facial outline and make your face look bulky.
• Heart-shaped Face. If your face is heart-shaped, winged frames will even out the upper, wider part of your face while adding bulk to the lower, narrow part of your face.

Pick the Right Frame Size and Fit

Usually, prescription lenses can fit in any frame. But there are times when your prescription lenses are not compatible with your preferred frames. After your comprehensive eye checkup, your eye doctor will tell you if there are any limitations as to what type of frames you can wear.

Choose a Suitable Frame Color

For yet another season, clear or slightly colored translucent frames are trending big time. Their versatility makes them pair easily with nearly every outfit. That quality makes clear or translucent frame colors unique compared to other frame colors.

Likewise, two-tone and ombre frames make it easy for people to add more fun to their frame collection. These frames blend two different colors for a modish look. From neutral shades to earthy hues and subtle light greens, ombre and two-tone hues will make your eyewear look visually fascinating.

For more on picking the perfect frames for summer, visit Raleigh Eye Center at our offices in Raleigh, Reidsville, Henderson, Durham, North Carolina, or South Hill, Virginia. You can also call (919) 899-2472, (919) 876-2427, or (252) 492-8021 today to schedule an appointment.