Framing a staple

It seems no outfit is complete in Las Vegas without a pair of sunglasses. And de rigueur is a pair of stylish glasses that everyone is crazy about. The intellectual staple adds a smart tone that will make others think twice about you.

Eyewear. You can never say enough about it. We may often use it to hide dark circles and sleepy-morning eyes or even to shy from people. The truth is, along with shoes, it may be one of the most telling accessories we wear. For example, eyewear can make our style truthful, charismatic, interesting and chic. It is that one accessory that blends not only with our features but further speaks about our personality.

Add a striking pair of glasses and/or sunglasses as a basic piece. After all, you are definitely sporting them as a hassle-free part of your daily armor. And the weirder they get, it seems, the cooler they are. They totally blend into the quirky style that will get you noticed. Just make sure to find a pair that fits your face and highlights your features.

Choose a style that goes along with this season’s intellectually and retro-inspired trends. Big, oversized, embellished eyewear is both bold and forward. Thick-rimmed, semi-rimmed, square, oval, round, cat-eye and completely over the top silhouettes will prove you are the trendiest of the bunch. Audaciously bright and colorful frames apply to glasses as well and accentuate the weird but oh-so-chic look that both guys and girls are crazy about. More conservative sizes and tones such as those of most horn-rimmed frames remain completely up to date. Come back to class looking a bit vintage, nerdy and geek. It will give you the edge to make everyone around you feel they should know you better.

When shopping for eyewear, guys and girls should remember there is a style for every bone structure. Choose a pair that best complements your features by opposing them. If you have an angled face, choose round or oval frames to soften it. If your face is round or heart-shaped, you should wear rectangular or triangle frames. Make sure they feel comfortable while best complementing and contrasting your target features to achieve that trendy studious look.

Pair your shades or frames with retro buttoned-down shirts, inspired effortless and tailored pieces or simple cotton T-shirts and plaid. These will all help to achieve the look.

Perhaps the most important complement to your glasses and sunglasses should be your confidence. Make them your own and wear a pair that not only fits your needs but adds to your personality. Then strut the season’s style that everyone wants!