Gok’s number one rule for looking
good in your glasses is to make sure they
fit properly. Sounds simple, but how many
times have you caught yourself pushing
your runaway glasses back up your nose
when they’ve made a bid for freedom?Your
frames should not be “higher than the line
of your eyebrows” and “the lower edge
should not sit on your cheeks, even when
you smile”.
The width of your glasses is another
important factor, and one that could have
very uncomplimentary results if not con-
sidered. If the frames “are too narrow on
your face they will make your eyes look
close together. Likewise, they should be no
wider than the width of your face at the
temples as they may distort your face
shape”.
Ok, so far it’s fairly simple: try not to
walk out of the opticians looking like all of
our features are distorted by the new
arrival of face furniture. Check. So now
how do we use our glasses to enhance our
best features and make the most of this
booming fashion trend?
It all depends on the following factors:
hair, eyes, nose, and the crucial one, per-
sonality. Match up your features to see
Gok’s advice for you.
Hair
BRUNETTE....
If you are a brunette, Gok Wan advises
dark, gold or silver frames to compliment
your chocolatey locks. These warm gold,
square frames from his collection are a
stylish choice for those brunettes that
want to co-ordinate with a bit of caramel,
but still want their eyewear to be noticed.
BLONDE AND/OR SHORT HAIR
If you are blonde, “dark frames provide a
fabulous contrast and can also make a real
style statement with short hair”. These
bold, black oval frames draw attention to
the eyes and are perfect for anything from
a day in the office to a night on the town.
RED/AUBURN HAIR
Gok says that for fiery red heads, “green
toned frames look fantastic with red hair
and tortoiseshell is just fabulous against
auburn hair”.This mixture of soft and dark
brown in these frames replicate the many
gorgeous shades found in auburn hair.
Wear these glasses for a flattering accom-
paniment to your multi tonal tresses.
SILVER HAIR
“Blue tinted specs are beautiful with silver
locks” and Gok’s blue tinted specs will
make sure you stand out.The sea-like mix-
ture from clear to dark blue suits neutral
hair colours best, as these bold colours will
then make a statement without clashing. If
you’re looking for a new favourite fashion
accessory then these are the pair for you,
as long as you don’t mind your specs get-
ting all the attention...
IF YOUR HAIR’S YOUR PRIDE AND JOY...
“Light frames keep the focus firmly on the
hair, so if your hairstyle is your key feature,
it’s best to go for lighter coloured glasses,
or maybe something rimless”. These specs
are classy and sophisticated, without taking
over your features.A pair of these are nec-
essary in everyone’s drawer because, let’s
face it: some days, your hair just looks too
good to compete against!
BRUNETTE
BLONDE AND/OR SHORT HAIR
IF YOUR HAIR’S YOUR PRIDE AND JOY
RED/AUBURN HAIR
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