The Eyeglasses Guide, Part II: The Right Pair for Your Face & How to Buy
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Click here for our full guide on finding the right pair for your face shape: gentl.mn/eyeglasses-II
Check out part I of our series, here: gentl.mn/2N0iWiR
One reminder before we jump in today, you can find the first part of our guide on eyeglasses here in which we discussed a brief history of how glasses came to be and some different types of eyeglasses that are considered classics in menswear.
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So how do we determine what style of eyeglasses is right for you?
Well, the first thing we should do is determine your face shape. The shape of your frames must play well with the shape of your face and as you might imagine, a pair of frames that looks good on one man might look completely out of place on another.
To find out what shape you are, you will need more than just a mirror. Ideally, you'll also have handy a pencil and paper and someone to help you. To begin the measuring process, we'll start at the forehead measuring across from the widest point. Remember, don't wrap the tape measure around the curvature of your head. We're going to be measuring its dimensions as if it were a flat two-dimensional object since that's essentially how it's going to be seen when people are looking at you. The tape measure should only be touching one point on your head like a line tangent to a circle. Write down the number you measured for your forehead, it goes without saying that we'll be writing down all of these numbers so you can compare them at the end of the measuring process to determine your face shape. Next, move downward to measure your cheekbones and then move downwards still to measure your jawline at its widest point. Finally, measure the length of your face by taking the tape measure and placing it vertically, first at the top of your forehead by your hairline and then down to the bottom of your chin. To determine which face shape you have, look at the numbers you've got and compare them to the advice we're about to give for how to spot different face shapes.
First, we'll talk about oblong faces which in general are longer than they are wide. For the most part, the measurements of your jawline, cheeks, and forehead will all be fairly similar for an oblong face shape. Smaller frames probably aren't going to do you justice instead you should be going for a larger frame with some thickness to it. Sharp angles and concise lines are going to add some definition to your soft facial features and give you a more masculine look.
Next, we'll talk about heart-shaped faces. These are basically inverted triangles meaning that you have a smaller more pointed chin in comparison to your cheek and forehead measurements which are wider and roughly about the same. The best frames for you are going to be ones that even out your faces proportions so opt for rimless or semi-rimless frames that are thinner in nature.
Next, we'll talk about square face. As you might well imagine, these are pretty much as long as they are wide and the edges of your face are probably going to be mostly straight up and down or straight across. In particular, at the jawline, you're probably going to notice concise sharp corners rather than a more rounded gradual edge. Since you have a distinctive and chiseled face with bold features, you're going to want round frames that softened the appearance overall.
Next are oval faces which you can also think of as being roughly similar to the shape of an egg. In general, be happy! Having an oval face means that you can wear almost any style of frame with ease.
Next up are rounded faces which are also about as wide as they are long. The difference between a rounded face and a square face is that a rounded face typically has a narrower forehead and a narrower softer jawline. To provide contrasting balance here, opt for something that's more geometrically shaped
Finally, we'll talk about diamond-shaped faces. If your face is widest at the cheekbones with a narrow forehead and a narrow jawline there's a good chance that you have a diamond face shape. With this shape, you want to focus on frames that complement your cheekbones but also provide some balance overall.
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EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES!!!!!!
I wear my Great-Grandfathers old horn round-framed glasses, which I inherited, had to change the lenses but they are still good (I think they are from the 1920s)
Fjodor Klein now that's what a collection!
Thanks Ima
I'm here for Preston 👏 lookin sharp, Preston!
Bruh why do yall always look like batman villians😂
Hahaha! :D
I thought that too!
Penguin & Riddler 😂
Hahaha
omg true dsfkjhdslkjfhlkjafhj
This is the one video I've been looking to find for so long! The measurements I've taken to try and figure out my face shape. Thank you so much Preston and GG Team!
It’s this kind of content that I appreciate the most on UA-cam, you’re one of my favorite channels, keep up the good work.
And to answer the question: I’m wearing squared, whilst still a bit rounded at the edges, glasses, with a blue inline and a black outline which creates a lovely contrast.
Thank you producing such great videos, I had my eyes tested today and was told my prescription has changed. Your videos have given me renewed confidence to go back and choose a new pair.
I’m a salesman in an optical shop !!!
I’m helping ppl find the correct pair for them all day that’s literally my job!!!
I’ve worn glasses for 43 years. Contacts and surgery are not options for me. I hate the process of selecting frames. Your video is the most helpful resource I’ve found on the subject. Thank you.
I wear a rayban club master in black/silver tones, I like them because I'm a younger gentleman and they make me look a bit older
@@alanquintero7 I wasn't aware that there was anything wrong with that, would you like to explain that to me?
Ooh I've been looking forward to this episode.
One of the finest GG series featuring Preston's "face for all frame shapes."
Thanks for this awesome guide, I'm about to change my frame and your video has cleared all my doubts on buying the right pair of glasses!
An excellent exposé on choosing glasses styles & frames; both Part I & II. Thanks for sharing.
Yet another in depth guide with a lot of information, that is put together well and easy to understand :)
I have a feeling that style in general is about balance and striving for one specific ideal. it just never stood out to me quite as clear as it did in this video.
Personally I don't think an online retailer has a shot if you have some quirk in your vision that is not standard or you want something like bifocal lenses. They can't dial you in properly or fit the frame on your face. In my humble opinion, if the adjustment is not happening on the face of the client, you can't call it a fitting. Something so essential to your quality of life as your vision should always be tailored to you in person.
But you can look at different frames online, get an idea of what is out there and maybe even have your optician order the specific frame you want. After all, an optician is a craftsman and I think we should support our local craftsmen because we hold know how in our area.
One of the reasons why the gentlemans gazette is so successfull might be, that this channel is one of the last places to find actual mens fashion know how that retail personell had back in the day... We don't just pay the middlemen, we also pay for the expertise of a professional and I think that should be worth a little extra, just like you would with your tailor :)
I love this channel so much you guys look so Dapper!
Bravo, Preston!!! I learned much from this quality video. Please press on. BTW this is your barber. 🙏🏼
Hi, what would you call his hairstyle?
Very good job! I like this guy, hope to see him in future videos!
Getting a Jedi master and Padawan vibe from these two guys😂(...from star-wars)
But Preston was a brother to him!
I'm wearing a rectangle Emporio Armani with half rim made out of carbon fiber. The color is dark brown, but for previous glasses I've worn, I usually choose grey.
Excellent advice. Really appreciate the skin tone analysis as most skip it. I’m very pale with purple/blue veins. But my hair is dark with ashy tones. As I couldn’t find a good navy pair I went with black. Due to my high contrast look black was a good choice and doesn’t look too fashion forward.
Keep it up Presto. Comfort will smooth things out.
This has been a great video. Thank you again.
My glasses are metal in a brassy colour with a gunmetal finish that is worn off to give a slightly weathered look. The arms are off white likewise with the same grey/gunmetal finish that is worn off. The frame is in a rectangular shape with rounded edges.
I was looking to get a new pair soon. so I'm glad I checked here first for some ideas before letting someone else pick for me.
I’ve been wearing black wayfarer glasses for 2 years now, however I’ve been meaning to get new frames with my eye exam. A frame that I’ve been researching are the club master by ray bans, but I need to try them first.
I like Preston, his diction is excellent and I think he's very confident considering he's new to the channel. A class act! And he's easy on the eyes! He's also a very good foil for Sven.
I wear glasses; have done so all my life. I very much prefer the so-called John Lennon or Windsor style, preferably gold filled, as I think that matches my skin tone, and also sets off my blue eyes quite nicely, better than silver does.
no prescriptions yet, but I currently wear a vintage 1950's Tart Optical Arnel fitted with Ray-Ban G-15 lenses for sunglasses use. Currently looking out for a vintage Tart Optical FDR.
I wear a clear frame pair of glasses slightly more rounded than wayfarers with black arms. Before that I had tortoiseshell but I found this style to be more youthful looking
Hi Preston, fantastic video. I wonder, could you give me your two-cents on how a bears would impact glasses shape? I have a beard which (generally speaking) completely covers a tie knot in length. Also, would this impact which colour frames would be more suitable? Thanks in advance - I look forward to seeing more of you on the channel.
I kinda wish the comment section was off sometimes. I enjoyed this video. Haters gon hate.
I had to get prescription glasses so I found this video somewhat useful, particularly regarding the colour of your glasses and frames. I settled on Oliver Peoples glasses called Fairmont in a tortoise pattern. Funnily enough, it looks a lot like the ones Preston is wearing which was not kept in mind at all when looking. Anyways, I only got the idea for Oliver Peoples thanks to American Pyshco (literally can never spell the word, and word check NEVER works!), a movie.
What I'd say is get a family member or a friend to tell you how the glasses look on you and keep trying lots of pairs. Thankfully, since all of my family have glasses, they can tell me what looks good on me and what doesn't. So I basically can skip first part of the video.
WHEN GETTING YOUR GLASSES! Especially if it's an expensive pair, get transition 8 lenses. They're very good for keeping your eyes safe while remaining stylish with a single pair. As the lenses turn into sunglasses when outdoors and back to normal lenses when in doors with fast transition.
Thank you niw I know how to choose the righy eyeglasses and where to get them from.
This guy is great.
Very off-topic, but Mr Schneider mentioned a flea market in Vienna a few times over the years and since I’m from there, I would love to know where it is/any information on it.
Vielen Dank im Voraus! :)
Am Naschmarkt
Right indications at the right time. I'm up to buying a new pair.
I hope I never need glasses but if I ever do I now know I will still look c🕶l 🤘🏼
What model number is Preston’s glasses? I know they are Seraphin brand but don’t know what model.
What do I do with the measurements?! Is there a table somewhere I can refer to?
I wear Anne et Valentin round titanium frames in turquoise and copper
HE.... LOOOKS.... TOO GOOOD!!!!! TOOOO GOOOOD!
I've medium skin tone and cool undertone, I intend to buy a tortoise shell frame but I'm not really sure if it fits me
2:42
This explained what a tangent line better than my math professor
Omg... Sven you look like just my lecturer I have a crush on when you wear that specs.... 😭😭😭
Luxottica pretty much has a monopoly on the glasses market. But, I think Warby Parker is one of the few non-Luxottica brands.
good vid ty
I am a lifelong Spectacle wearer. Back in around 1998 the bulk of Frame Companies...stopped making smaller Frames (for MEN); What a nightmare it is to find my size since "1994". I visit DOZENS of Optical Outlets, all to no avail. They all suggest a "more masculine or bold look" Women's Frame, or even Children's Frames (some decent styles but all in bright colours like Lego Blocks) Part of the issue not covered in the Video is --your Prescription-- If you suffer Astigmatism or other Vision Correction outside of "typical Nearsightedness", the Optician needs a --more rounded Frame-- Aviators "work best" in those situations such as inclusions of High Diopter #'s (Prism). Round Frame also is a good option for problematic Rx. I am currently wearing a Ray Ban in black with clear edges. Two sizes up from what I need... (I became "sick & tired" of wearing "the same old-same old Wire Frames) I really love them apart from having to be forever pushing them up (or outright holding them up to read Posters, Prices on store shelves etc.) I wish to seek if there is such a thing, as "Vintage Spectacle Frames" that are available, & are they a risky purchase (as I still have a few Plastic Frames from my youth, & found that over time they "warped" & others just "fell apart". I would think its risky. Has anyone had success (only asking abt Vintage PLASTIC ones) Thanks in advance! I love these Videos & enjoy going the G.G. route.
I just want to make a correction aviator glasses can be worn if they are minimalist and not over the top.
I usually have trouble finding glasses that fit me because my face is very narrow, even so much so that I have to go to the children's section in most cases. I also have very light, warm olive skin and a heart shaped face. That said, I did recently (well, half a year ago) find a pair of child frames that work well for me. They're in the aviator style but with slightly softer angles, and with thin golden metal frames. They're super comfortable and I love them now, but it took me a while to get used to how I look in them. They're not the style that I usually go for.
I love how this presenter speaks, so much clearer then Sven...
The link in the video description is broken.
Yep! Part 2, nice! I'm going to buy new eyeglasses and maybe prescription sunglasses, sunnies/shades, in October :) next month. SOON. I might buy sort of tortoise (looking) round Eyeglasses :) even if they don't suit my face 100%, they should look OK. I'll try different drames out... My current pair suits me but I want a change, something fresh+stylish+new+rounder+old school.
Tryout Warby Parker and do their free trial of five frames. Can do many times until you find something.
Ordinarily Dapper Yep. I go to local optician glasses store personally. I try frames.
I can't imagine buying eyeglasses online. I bought new glasses recently (at a store) and I must have tried on 50 pairs before I found a pair that looked good and fit me properly. 🤓
On-line stores usually give detailed dimensions and have innovative try-on computer programs. Others allow you to try them on free at home.
I’m the same! I’m so picky when choosing glasses that I’d be so nervous buying a pair without trying them on in person.
Preston is so adorable!
So much missed here. 1. Firstly, you have to know what you are going to use the glasses for. If you are an athlete and wear your glasses during your sport some types of glass are not practical. For example, I am a sailor. I thought I would like a pair of plastic glasses, but I didn't realize how easily they fall off when you are active. The rubber nose pads of my old metal glasses made the glasses stay on my face much better. Also, the nose pads kept the glasses and frame further from my face to the lenses did not get as much sweat or grease on them. Rimless glasses, I have been told, break easily and will not take the punishment other types may. 2. I have been told it is ideal to match the colour of your glasses with your hair colour...but that is just aesthetics. 3. Now a big one, finding the correct fit. My currently glasses are 53 [] 15 140. (lens width, bridge width and temple length). My temple length really should be 145 and I regret not buying a pair with that length as I will explain. About 50% of the people I see wearing glasses were sold frames, or they purchased them on-line, that don't actually fit their face. The most common problem, and I have seen this in your videos, is that the temples, or arms, are not long enough to reach the back of the wearer's ears before they start turning downwards. This makes the glasses sit up above the top of the ears. Your face is somewhat pliable so you can push them down to the correct place on your face, but that brings the lenses too close to your eyes and, with plastic glasses, sweat and grease easily get onto your lenses. Also when you force them into position it pushes on the back of the ear and after a while you will experience a pain in the back of the ear that you didn't notice when you just put them on. Next some people have a narrow face, as I do, and you don't want the glasses to protrude past the sides of your face. I myself, have to get glasses under 130 cm (lens width x 2in + bridge width) in total or they look ridiculous. Also I have a narrow nose. The bridge of my current glasses, which fit perfectly is 15 cm. Try finding a pair of glasses with that size of bridge. Many on-line retailers just classify glasses as men's small medium and large. What happens if you have a narrow face and nose, but you need longer temples? A big problem today is that, although there are many different frame sizes, most frames are made in one size only. You are luck if there are two. So if the frame doesn't fit your face you are out of luck. You can't buy a frame in any size you like, like clothing, sadly. You could do a third video just on these points. On to your next video. I am trying to catch up. Thanks.
He looks like Marty’dad from back to the future George mcfly
carlos laguna it might be him
Fun fact, Preston is a man of many talents. He also sings Jazz.
Serious question. How do you measure the length of your face if you’re bald and don’t have a hairline?
What size should I buy? You didn't cover that.
Which frame and model at 3:40?
What about narrow set eyes?
Who makes the glasses you are wearing?
I'm wearing a black rectangular pair
How did you a get suit on C-3PO?
Mild mannered journalist helps masses with glasses
This video gives great advice on how to find one's skin tone if one is white/Caucasian, but leaves out everyone else. Gentlemen, I am certain you'd like your guides to be accessible to all; please correct this.
Eugene from preacher is real :D btw good vid :)
Glad to know I've actually been doing something right lol
One critical issue ignored: temple placement. I personally like high temples, since they make my face look more “balanced” as opposed to slanting downward. This is especially noticeable from a profile view.
No mention of medium color skin with neutral/warm undertones?
7:00 what if i am colorblind?
Hi what about medium skin colour with warm undertone?
Hi! What colour of frame suit best for medium skin colour with warm undertone? I don’t think you have mention that in the video.
You left out a negative that effects shopping in both online and in store purchases. If you have a particularly strong prescription, there is a strong possibility that *neither* can provide you with the lenses you need. You may be limited to purchasing from speciality shops that focus on such strong prescriptions and their frame choices are much more drastically reduced. Not to mention that the lenses themselves, without the frames, will be exorbitantly expensive.
In my opinion you should always get lenses and the prescription from a specialised store (i have both astigmatism and hipermetropie), but the rims you can get them from wherever you want.
Is the gentleman in the video going to ne in more?
my face shape is rectangle and i'm a man. why no glasses for rectangular faces no where on UA-cam? do anyone know what glasses is a good look on a man with rectangular faces? i wear perscription glasses both glasses and sunglasses. my regular glasses is sort of rectangular and my shades is very small round.
Where did he come from??
It's nice to know what face shape you have, but it's not necessary. While guides like these are helpful, they are just guides. What matters is the person wearing the glasses. They may follow these instructions step by step, and find that they don't like what was supposed to suit them. I don't personally know my face shape. I have a slim jawline with aa big forehead, so I guess heart shaped? I don't know, and I didn't know when I was getting glasses, I just used what I knew about my sunglasses and what shape I was interested in. I like rectangle frames and cooler colours, so that's what I was immediately drawn to. Having the in-store experience then made shopping for glasses elsewhere a lot easier since I knew the sizes that fit me best. I think knowing your size is more important than knowing the shape. The best fit for me is like 57-18-145, though the bridge size and lens size can vary a bit without much issue. Knowing my size and my pupil distance made buying glasses online a lot easier. It's still a bit daunting since I don't want to be disappointed and have to return any, but I bought 2 pairs online recently for like 8% of what I paid for 1 pair at the Optometrists office, and they fit and look great. The best part is, I can learn to adjust my own glasses without the fear of breaking them because they barely cost me anything anyways.
So in my experience, use the physical stores as an opportunity to find what you actually like the look and feel of, understand the size of your glasses and how they fit you, and use that information to experiment. You may love how a certain frame looks on you even if it isn't technically supposed to. If your eyes are centered in the lenses horizontally, the temples go straight back to your ears without pushing outwards or inwards, and you wear your glasses with confidence, then you'll have a good chance of them suiting you! :)
Another things to consider is the length of the arms or temples as they are actually called. I see many of the examples you have shown where the arms or temples are too short. If the temple hips start curving downwards before they are actually behind our ears the temples are too short for your face. You will see the arms or temples then up too high above your ears. This is an obvious error. The use of the glasses is also important. I am a sailor and squash player and I wear my glasses during these sports. Plastic frames are terrible for that and they continually slide down my nose and sometimes fall off. Metal frames with nose pads are much better. I actually have three pair of glasses, plastic for dress, metal for every day and prescription sun glasses that are metal frame as well. The width of the bridge is also an important factor. How close your eyes are and how wide the top of your nose is have to be considered. Your nose pads should never be seen inside the frame. Another consideration is the colour of your hair. Never wear dark frames with light coloured hair. Often matching your hair colour is a great idea. Older gentlemen for example, may select a silver metal or grey plastic frame to go with their silver hair. A blonde persons never looks good with dark or heavy frames. Your glasses should never been a distraction from your face, but compliment it. Douglas Young former marketing teacher, men's wear retailer and, occasionally now, a dress consultant for men.
1:54 I knew J.K.Rowling is active again...
I think Sven looks more relaxed in front of the camera than Preston, who seems like is shaking a bit.
SRS has a bit more experience. Preston will find his style and voice over time, but the only way to do that is to film videos.
I think Preston is doing a fantastic job. Honestly, I think Preston shouldn’t shake the subtle awkward delivery. It’s charming and if anything, should be honed into his own unique style.
@@JeremiahAlphonsus Then in my opinion Sven's unique style is better at delivering the same kind of information than Preston's.
He reminds me of all the other fashion vloggers (RMRS, Alpha m....) that try to be funny or macho and be you're friend to make you feel included and different from the all other milion faceless subscribers, whereas Sven sticks to delivering useful information in the most efficient way possible, while only including humor to further drive the point home.
I'm not saying that Sven's style is flawless, he's had technical issues and sometimes i don't even like the way he looks (E.g. his hair), but his smooth tone and the way he poses in front of the camera to showcase the style rule he just explained is something only he does (other than maybe The Kavalier), and he's very good at it.
Sorry if i went too in detail, i just wanted to explain why i think this way.
Can you do a house tour please
yeah, and don't forget to tell your safe lock code
Riddler & Penguin together, Batman’s villains.
What if you’re bald ? Lol. I think I got oval or oblong face 🤔 ?
"potential to overpower" that is kind of contradictory.. Mr.Preston
This guy wanted to be sophisticated so he picked glasses to look like a grey alien. Well done, sir.
I prefer the rimless glasses
Well I take back what I said in part one because now the aviators are here lol
It seems off putting that this guy is so much like sven. But it’s as if sven is holding a gun behind the camera and this man is forced to do stuff. Must be how wide open his eyes are
But it makes him look dapper.
Please make an interview video of Mr. Schlueter if he is comfortable with it!
I need to see him without glasses :0
He looks like bubbles off trailer park boys 🤣
Thank you, dark elf from skyrim.
hahahaha
I believe your comment was used in their Preston q&a video, and I just so happened by your comment after watching said video. Cheers fellow gamer!
If you got noone to help you, you could take a picture of you and mesure the picture instead.
A comment
< maybe diamond?
Length=8
Forehead=6
Cheek=6.5
Jawline=4 at on side
oblong faces... longer than they are wide... isnt every face longer than they are wide?
I've always heard eyeglasses should match your hair color ... Is that an old wife's tail?
1# Aviators
Good choice my friend.
This guys always looks like a robot