Plastic glasses: How to choose the best one for you and 5 advantages

Every day, plastic eyewear is becoming a favorite of many. The world first saw them when they were looking to create strong, yet lightweight frames. Of course, nowadays they have many other advantages that we will see below.

On the other hand, choosing horn-rimmed glasses can be a bit tricky, as the models tend to be somewhat sturdy. That's why we have prepared a brief tutorial to explain how to choose the ideal glasses, depending on the shape of your face.

Tips on how to choose the right glasses according to your facial features.

Pasta frames, or cellulose acetate, began as very showy and rustic-looking models, such as the Prada PR 18WV 08Q1O1 54. But thanks to modern technology, it is possible to find more delicate models that suit all tastes.

In fact, there is a sea of different models, so choosing the ones that suit you can be an exhausting task. So that you don't have a hard time, we will see what is recommended to wear according to the shape of your face. But first you might want to know how to identify your face shape.

Square or rectangular faces

The worst thing a person with a square or rectangular face can do is to choose glasses that emphasize that quality, i.e. square. Normally, when choosing a model, the aim is to soften or highlight certain features of the face. In this case, we are interested in softening the natural lines.

Therefore, a good option is round or oval glasses. There are many models that can work, such as the Tommy Hilfiger TH 2159/S 35J 52 men's horn-rimmed glasses, a simple and fresh design.

That particular model is completely circular, but it doesn't always have to be. You could perfectly well opt for a design that has rounded angles. Trust your taste and go with it.

Round faces

In this case, it's the same thing. If you have a round face and you also wear round glasses, you will look like a caricature. You have to give angles to your face, and square or rectangular horn-rimmed glasses will be great, as long as they are not too big.

For example, among women's horn-rimmed glasses, we have the Missoni MIS 0130/G/S 05L-HA 53 a model with a certain vintage air and that has several straight lines. On the other hand, the Ray-Ban RX5393 LEONARD 8228 51 are another perfect example of frames for people with round faces.

Oval Faces

If your face is oval, then you're in luck: almost any type of frame will look good on you! It's true that oval faces often have curved angles at the chin and the top of the head. But these points are so far apart that there is no problem with wearing round glasses.

However, we should caution that it is best to avoid glasses that are too large. Elongated faces are usually somewhat narrow, so very large horn-rimmed glasses will only make the face look even narrower. As a result, it will give the impression of disproportion.

The Isabel Marant IM 0206/G/S 2IK 56 are perfect, because they appear to be large, but are actually quite standard in size.

Elongated faces

A similar thing happens to elongated faces: they are quite narrow. It is for this reason that glasses that are too wide should be avoided. However, it is best to look for glasses that are long in height, and short in width. This way, we will avoid exaggerating the facial features.

We recommend not wearing glasses that are too small, because that won't flatter your features either. In fact, you can wear many glasses, but it is best to choose models that do not have any excessive size. A good start is to look for glasses that are a little wide at the top and narrower at the bottom, something like the M Missoni MMI 0143 086 53.

Triangular face

Triangular faces need to be balanced, so horn-rimmed glasses with too many irregular shapes, or too big, have to be avoided. Instead, it is better to wear oval or rounded glasses such as Persol PO3166S 960/56 51.

5 advantages of acetate glasses

There is an eternal debate between plastic spectacles and titanium spectacles. The latter have the advantage that they can be quite discreet and elegant. However, the plastic ones have nothing to envy them, since there are countless models that adapt to all kinds of circumstances. To be more specific, let's take a look at some advantages:

1. They conceal the thickness of the lenses.

If you wear glasses with a lot of graduation, acetate glasses are perfect to hide them. The acetate frame is able to cover the entire thickness, while with a metal frame, it will be much more complicated, as they are generally thinner.

2. They are more resistant

Metal glasses, even if they are made of some stainless material, are likely to end up succumbing to the elements. For example, a vacation at the beach will be a disaster for them. However, plastic ones have the advantage of standing the test of time and the elements.

On top of that, cellulose acetate withstands falls to perfection. In addition, since the frame completely covers the edges of the glass, it is very unlikely that they will crack or mark.

3. Hypoallergenic

That's right, the material from which the acetate glasses are made is designed not to cause any kind of allergic reaction. This is particularly useful for people with atopic or very sensitive skin.

4. All types of designs

Thanks to the process used to manufacture these glasses, it is possible to create almost any design. The matter becomes more complicated with metal glasses, which are much more limited in that respect.

And if you're thinking that the plastic glasses are casual or too flashy, it's because you haven't seen the Ray-Ban RB4171 ERIKA 865/13 54 plastic glasses. As you can see, the thin frame, their shape and color, create a modern and neat look.

5. They don't hurt your nose

If you are bothered by nose rests known as nose pads, with this type of frames you won't have that problem. As it turns out, the plastic glasses do not have nose pads, just the small blunt protuberances in the nose area are enough to hold them in place.

In our store we have plenty of horn-rimmed glasses for you to choose the one that best suits your personality, take a look at them! You're sure to find one that you'll love.

Make an appointment at any of our branches and we will be happy to help you.