SHAPE & STYLE GUIDE

With profound experience passed down generations, we passionately curate the perfect eyewear for you while ensuring that it not only looks good but also feels good! 

In this guide, we highlight few of the personal attributes & other parameters you should take into consideration while selecting the right pair of glasses for yourself.

FACE SHAPE

As a rule of the thumb, the ideal shape of the eyewear should be such that it cuts your natural face shape. We broadly categorise face shapes as follows

Base-Down Triangle

Base-Down Triangle

Frames shapes that are heavy and wider on top half to give a proportionate look.

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Wayfarer

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DIAMOND

DIAMOND

Frames that distract attention from the pointed chin and draw attention towards the narrow top of the face

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Cats eye | Oval | Rectangular | Wayfarer

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HEART

HEART

Frames that are wider at the bottom with a light appearance that reduce the apparent top of the face

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Rectangular | Wayfarer

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OBLONG

OBLONG

Frames with more width than depth or frames that give the perception of more width

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Wayfarer

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OVAL

OVAL

Frames that are wide or wider than the broadest part of the face so as to maintain the natural balance

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Butterfly | Cats eye | Rectangular | Round | Wayfarer

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RECTANGLE

RECTANGLE

Frames that are wider and curved so as to soften the naturally shaped angles and balance the cheek bones

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Round | Wayfarer

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ROUND

ROUND

Angular and narrow frames that impart length to the curved face

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Rectangular | Wayfarer

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SQUARE

SQUARE

Narrow oval and rounded frames to soften the face shape's angles and make it look longer

Frame shapes best suited to this cut

Aviator | Cats eye | Oval | Round | Wayfarer

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EYEWEAR COLOURS BEST SUITED FOR YOUR SKIN, EYE & HAIR COLOUR

Factors to consider to help you select an eyeglass colour flattering to you and your natural color palette

SKIN TONE Categorised as either cool or warm. A cool complexion has pink or blue undertones while a warm complexion covers the peaches and creme palette.

EYE COLOUR Subtle differences in the eye colour could change the tone from one to another. Bright blue would be considered to be cool, whereas, a pale blue grey would be considered as warm.

HAIR COLOUR Identified as cool or warm. For instance, salt and pepper hair and ash brown hair are considered to be cool while golden blond and brownish black falls into the warm category.

Glasses best suited to warm tones

Blonde tortoise | Copper | Coral | Off white | Peach | Warm blue etc. 

Glasses best suited to cool tones

Black | Blue grey | Dark tortoise | Magenta | Silver etc.

UNDERSTANDING FRAME SIZE

Besides the aesthetics, one must lay emphasis on the right fit. A set of standard parameters makes it fairly simple to select a frame size ideal for you.
Eyeglass measurement guide

LENS WIDTH

40 - 62 MM

It indicates the horizontal length of one lens of the eyewear that ranges from 40 mm to 62 mm. For eyeglasses, the average is 49 mm to 51 mm while for sunglasses, the average goes up by at least 2 mm to accommodate more coverage

BRIDGE SIZE

14 - 25 MM

It denotes the distance between the two lenses that ranges from 14 mm to 25 mm, the average size being 18 mm to 21 mm. A bridge with nose pads, however, should be preferred over one without them as it allows for a more precise fit

TEMPLE LENGTH

120 - 150 MM

It is the measurement of the length of either arms of the eyewear that wrap the ears and hold the frame. The average adult length ranges between 145 mm to 148 mm. Only if you have an exceptionally small or large face, should you consider a specific temple length

SELECTING GLASSES WITH THE BEST FIT

While our style consultants and technicians are always there to assist you to curate the ideal pair for you, there are a few rules of the thumb you should look out for while shortlisting through the gamut of options available.

  • ✔ The centre of the lens should more or less coincide with your pupils
  • ✔ The width of the frame should not extend past the the width of your face
  • ✔ The eyebrows should not be covered with your eyeglasses and in the case of sunglasses, should be wholly covered or not covered at all
  • ✔ The fit should feel comfortable; neither so loose that they slide down the nose nor so tight that they press against the cheeks leaving a mark
  • ✔ The fit should feel comfortable; neither so loose that they slide down the nose nor so tight that they press against the cheeks leaving a mark

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