Some of us want spectacle frames to stand out boldly against our skin tones where others want a more inconspicuous choice. There are no hard-and-fast rules on colour selection but follow these general rules to start with.
Blonde/Fair:
People with blonde hair are often fair skinned. In which case try lightweight metal frames with a hint of colour. Choose warm colours, as they will add warmth to your natural colouring. Avoid clear crystal frames or blue and green coloured frames, as they will appear to drain the colour from your cheeks. Gold or tortoiseshell frames suit your colouring very well.
Auburn/Warm:
If you have auburn warm coloured hair, frames including gold, copper, bronze, reddish brown and tortoiseshell will provide very flattering results, by reflecting the warmth of your natural colouring. Cold colours such as blues and greens will often give a definite contrast and should be avoided unless that is your desired effect.
Light Brown/Medium:
If your skin is a more olive tone, and you have light brown hair you may wish to go for warm gold, bronze, copper and tortoiseshell as these will blend with your natural colouring. If your hair is a little darker or a deeper brown and your skin fair, cool colours such as blues, greens, silver and gunmetal will be far more flattering.
Dark Brown/Black:
Those with olive, golden or light Asian skin tones and dark hair will look great in silver, gold or clear frames. Burgundy and brown colours are also suitable, however, avoid black frames as these can look too heavy and lose definition. Metallic colours look good, as do amber frames. Steer clear of bold colourful frames unless they are to go with a particular outfit.
Silver/Grey:
Clear crystal frames, grey, satin silver and metallic silver frames will all compliment your light coloured hair. However, skin tone still needs to be considered. Take care with blues and greens, as they can appear to drain your natural colouring.