Individual identity is something every eyewear brand works hard at, because if they have an identity that stands out from the crowd, then the wearer stands out from the crowd too. So, how do you, the wearer know which style will suit your personality and taste? It’s something you should give a decent amount of time to deliberate over, because if you need to wear glasses for extended periods, then you and your glasses will be together for a long, long, time!

First, you need to decide on which brand to opt for. Although there are many brands that have many styles that look similar to each other, the brand identity is very important too. If you take fashion seriously, then it’s no good wearing a pair of glasses that look like Ray-Bans, if they are not actually Ray-Bans!

At Sunglasses Online, we think the choice is straight forward. Why? Simply because Ray-Ban and Oakley don’t just rule the world of sunglasses, they rule the world of prescription glasses too. For starters each brand manufacturers their eyewear to the highest standards currently available. Secondly, the range is vast, with Oakley and Ray-Ban having the biggest ranges. Thirdly, the brand names are synonymous with great style and great fashion. And last but not least, the are very well priced compared to their competitors.

So as brands go, both tick all the boxes. The next problem you need to solve is choosing what suits you. This is where you should stick to tried and tested rules. A great frame on the wrong face is, well, just wrong! If you have a roundish face, it’s best to go for narrow lenses, as these make your face look slimmer. Conversely, if you have a longish face, then broader lenses will make it look shorter. What about those with strong jaw lines? For that, you’d be best going for something quite wide, as it has the effect of softening the jaw line. And if you have an oval face? Well, aren’t you the lucky one, as most frame shapes suit you!

There is also the issue of whether you go for rimless, semi-rimmed or full-rimmed frames. Semi-rimmed frames look great on heart shaped faces, particularly ones in bold colours. Rimless are a great choice if you want an understated look, no matter what shape face you have, and over-sized full rimmed frames are all the rage for the ladies at the moment.

The best advice we can give though, is “ask someone else!”.  What you think looks good on you, may not look good in other peoples opinion. Choosing glasses is much harder than choosing jeans or shoes,so it really is worthwhile getting the opinions of friends and family before you take the plunge.

And don’t forget us! Once you’ve made your choice, you can buy you Oakley or Ray-ban glasses from our online shop, and save yourself a small fortune compared to high street prices.

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