Are you looking for a go anywhere, always chic, simple frame? If the bold charms of coloured plastic are just not you, then you may wish to opt for the shiny and chic good looks of classic metal.
Metal has the advantage of being neutral, smart, slim and relatively inconspicuous on the face. The fully adjustable nose pads give comfort and stability, and the whole frame can be contoured to fit you perfectly. The pads sit the frame away from the cheeks so they are less likely to slip down, and mist up!
Your first decision is shiny or matt – shiny is bright and smart, but shows up more against the skin. Matt is chic and understated, and often darker colours are calmed down with a matt finish. Matt is a little trendier at the moment, and is often used to add style to chunky metals. Some frames of course mix shiny with matt, to enhance trims and spotlight detail.
Colour is important with metal as decoration is often minimal on slim rims and sides. There are always the classic choices of gold or silver, but approach with caution! Silver can be very harsh in too white a shade, a sterling silver colour for instance is not flattering on most complexions. If you like gold then a cool tone is best, not a bright yellow gold which does not look good on many types of skin.
For men the choice usually boils down to the always popular grey gunmetal, black or bronze. These are classic, neutral, and always go with anything. Just find the shade for you. If you want a dark colour matt black is always on trend. Or matching up to your eye colour is flattering and enhances your natural good looks! Blue eyes in navy frame are stunning. For women, pretty shades of mauve and raspberry are nice on cool complexions, while cold blue and grey will calm red faces. Metal is marvellous in the right shade and finish, so take the time to take a close look!