Men’s eyeglasses selection

Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 11:09 pm Post in Eyeglasses

Most men have different criteria in choosing eyeglasses from women. According to a survey conducted by the Vision Council, a majority of respondents put comfort and fit first, followed by spring hinges and flexibility.

Comfort and fit involve temple width and length, frame size as well as nosepiece. Temples should not dig into the side of your head and frames should wide enough to protrude slightly beyond your face. Opticians can easily reshape and adjust the curve at the end of the temple to provide a temple with a proper length for your ear. Adjustable nose pads are easier to conform to your nose. You can move your head up and down, bend over and pick up something from the floor to check up the overall fitness of your eyeglasses.

Titanium, stainless steel and Flexon frames are more durable. While stainless steel frames are also strong, Flexon frames can recover its original shape after twist and bending.

Modern frame styles for men are more and more masculine. There are several lasting trends. Aviator glasses will never go out of fashion, accompanied by new materials and designs. Larger and bolder frames are designed to offer particular tastes, while small glasses are still around for small faces. Lightweight and comfortable plastic frames are always popular among men who desire a younger, hip or retro look. For a minimalist look, some men resort to rimless or semi-rimless frames. These frames are lightweight and have a classic look. Titanium frames also remain fashionable all the time due to their precious features. Stainless steel and aluminum are also widely used in designer eyeglasses favored by men.

In spring and summer 2009, there are some current trends of men’s eyeglasses. Cruz and Randy Jackson provide sharply rectangular and square frame, creating a “square with flair” appearance. The frame series of “call of the wild” imitate bamboo, animal skins and wood.