Do you know which sunglasses are best for you? High Latitude Style

#fashionover50 midlife woman looking posh with sunglasses

Sunglasses are more than eye protection

This month featured accessory are glasses and you can even win a pair of your choice thanks to Addicted Brands who sponsor the giveaway at the end of this post. Last week, I introduced you to and reviewed a pair of Addicted Brands Ed Hardy collection. See the link in case you missed it.

For looking your best with sunglasses, you need not only to find great timeless designs, but also choose the right design for you. In other words, it is important to know which type of frames suits you the best. Like with dressing for your body shape, you want to choose the style that balances your facial features.

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#fashionover50 midlife woman looking posh in quilted jacket, floral skirt and Ed Hardy glasses — Hinge quilted nude cropped leather jacket, Talbot silk floral print skirt (all own), silk shirt c/o Lilysilk, and orange green tinted Steger Ed Hardy glasses c/o Addicted Brands

How to determine your face type

Stylists distinguish five major face features: Square, rectangular, oval, heart-shape, and round. There are three – more or less easy – ways to determine your face shape (from the most difficult to easiest one):

using dry-eraser marker
using a dry-eraser marker or
taking this quiz.

In all cases, you need a mirror. The first step is to get your hair out of your face. Next relax your face and look directly with both eyes at the mirror. Now either take a front selfie of your face or the dry-erase marker to outline your reflection or take the quiz. Note doing the marking yourself is hard as you have to avoid to move while tracing your face.

#maturestyle woman in floral skirt, black shirt, nude jacket, green and orange eyewear — Hinge quilted leather jacket with zipper closure, Talbot silk abstract floral print full skirt, pendent necklace, Calvin Klein block heel pumps (all own), silk shirt c/o Lilysilk, and orange green tinted Steger Ed Hardy eyewear c/o Addicted Brands

When taking the quiz look into the mirror before answering each questions.

On your phone overlay your face with a non-filled square, rectangular, oval, heart, and round-shape of the size of your face. The shape that is the best match is your face type.

In the case of the non-digital method, tape transparent paper over your drawing and copy the lines. Determine which geometric figure your drawing looks like.

Square and rectangular faces need soft shaped glasses

Try horizontal oval or round glasses to balance your angles. Try a cat-eye, a semi-rimless or rim-less style like the pieces shown in the collage.

Heart-shape faces

You are lucky because of the fine symmetry of your face. Feature it with playful models that are wider than your forehead and have a thin temple. Try frames with details on the bottom. Try aviators or rectangular sunnies with slightly squared edges on the bottom and slightly rounded tops.

Best frames for round faces

Feature your beautiful soft features with angular lines to look your best. Try square wayfares. When your goal is to give the illusion of a more oval face try square frames that are wider than high. Do you want to widen your eyes? Try sunnies with a wide bridge or a bridge in another color.

Oval features – your free choice

An oval face is like a blank canvas as it is very balanced. You can pull off any style with great confidence. Try frames wider than your face, choose frames that cover your eyebrows, and experiment with cool looks that match your personal style. Browse the collection.

#midlifestyle woman in posh spring look with sunglasses, jacket, skirt, shirt, and pumps — Hinge quilted blush leather jacket, Talbot silk full skirt, Calvin Klein pumps, pendant necklace, Celine tote (all own), silk shirt c/o Lilysilk, and Steger Ed Hardy sunglasses c/o Addicted Brands

Addicted Brands Eyewear Giveaway

Last week, I wrote about Addicted Brands’ launch of Ed Hardy eyewear. See the link, in case that you missed the post. I am so excited that Addicted Brands sponsors an Ed Hardy Eyewear giveaway. The giveaway will run two weeks until April 24, 12 am Alaska summer time. The winner will be drawn at random. I will contact the lucky winner and give the winner’s email address to Addicted Brands. They will contact the winner for the best mailing address and the winner’s choice of Ed Hardy sunglasses from their collection. You can enter the giveaway at the button.

Don’t just hope that your fairy godmother will bring you a pair. Even when she does, summer is long enough for more than one pair. Buy your own pair now. 😉

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Photos of me: G. Kramm

Graphics: N. Mölders

Photos of single sunglasses: Addicted Brands

Disclosure: This Ed Hardy sunglasses is sponsored by Addicted Brands. They have not endorsed this post. I wrote it entirely myself and it represents my own 100% honest opinion.

Do you know which sunglasses are best for you?