The choice of frame shape for your prescription eyewear is not a trivial matter.
Indeed, it has to suit your facial morphology as well as your style and personality.
For instance, you can opt for the very distinctive cat-eye frame for your prescription glasses.
Created in the 1930s by an American artist, cat-eye glasses were first known as the Harlequin design.
Their popularity peaked in the 50s and 60s, thanks to stars such as Audrey Hepburn.
The name of this model comes from the shape of the frame, which resembles the eyes of a cat.
In fact, the cat-eye frame has a stretched shape that rises slightly at the high outer corners to form two small rounded points at the ends.
Although incomparable, they are still sometimes mistaken for butterfly eyeglasses.
Cat-eyes prescription glasses are a clever blend of sophistication and boldness.
They represent the retro chic of the 50s and 60s, but also a form of originality.
Cat-eye eyeglass frames come in a variety of shapes, from very vintage to more modern style.
Before choosing cat-eye prescription glasses, there are a number of factors to consider to ensure you make the right choice.
Generally speaking, the choice of this kind of eyewear corresponds to a personality type.
As a matter of fact, cat-eyes eyeglasses will appeal to people with a strong style and personality.
Artists seeking originality and audacity will particularly like the assertive style of these prescription glasses.
Cat-eye glasses are also suitable for people who like the retro style, as their image is still associated with the 50s, when they were very popular.
What's more, you should consider your facial morphology before opting for cat-eye prescription glasses.
These glasses are particularly suitable for round faces as they give the impression of stretching the face.
Cat-eye frames add angles to a round face and emphasise the cheekbones with their lifting effect.
Your Optical Center optician will be able to tell you if cat-eye prescription glasses are suitable for your particular face shape.
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