Red Glasses: Choosing the Right Shade and Shape for Your Face

Red is a color that makes a statement. Often associated with confidence, power, and passion, red is an easy way to turn heads. Why not transform your glasses into an accessibility accessory by wearing red? Check out what the color you wear can say about you.

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This guide will explain how to choose the right shade and shape to enhance your natural beauty with a pair of red glasses. We’ll also provide you with ideas for red Top Frames from Pair that you can try the next time you want to make a lasting impression with your look.

How To Know What Shade of Red Looks Good on You

There’s a wide variety of red glasses out there, and one way to narrow down your search is by choosing a specific shade for your frame color that looks best with your skin tone. When people talk about colors looking good with different skin tones, what they really mean is skin undertone.

Everyone has a skin undertone that gives their face a warm, neutral, or cool look. To determine your undertone, take a look at the veins on your wrist. If they look green, chances are you have a warm skin tone. If they look blue or purple, you have a cool undertone.

Finally, if they’re somewhere in between, you have a more neutral skin tone.

When it comes to wearing red, people with warmer skin tones can wear poppy, ruby, scarlet, berry, and other shades that fall into this family.

If you have a cooler skin tone, you’ll look great in brick red, crimson, cherry, apple, and raspberry. Orangey reds will look amazing for those who have undertones somewhere in the middle.

Keep in mind that while undertone analysis can be a helpful tool, the ultimate decider when it comes to a show-stopping pair of red glasses is your personal preference. If you put on a pair of red frames and love your look, you should wear them, no matter the shade!

How To Know Which Eyeglass Frame Shape Looks Best on You

Another helpful way to find a pair of red glasses frames is to consider which frame shapes work well with your face shape. Just like with shades of red, these are helpful tips to keep in mind, but you should always prioritize confidence and comfortability when shopping for eyewear.

For a complete breakdown of different glasses for each face shape, check out our comprehensive guide. But at the most basic level, you should think about your glasses frames as a balancing tool.

If you have a square face, rounded glasses like aviators will bring curvature and soften your more angular features. For folks with circle faces, square or geometric frames can add definition (think cat-eye or classic rectangular frames). In other words, when it comes to picking frame shapes, contrasting shapes are a safe bet.

Make sure they're comfortable on your face no matter what frame shape you choose. The frame width, lens width, and lens height should be compatible with your face shape so that your glasses don’t fall off when you move your head, but they should also not be uncomfortably tight.

When Should You Wear Red Glasses?

Whether you’re looking for blue light-blocking frames or need prescription glasses with full progressive lenses, red glasses can be your go-to in countless situations.

At Pair, we recognize that your glasses need to be as versatile as you are. That’s why we offer hundreds of different Top Frames that you can easily pop on and off to change the color and pattern of your glasses. Our frames are crafted from premium cellulose acetate, with select designs featuring a stylish mix of acetate and metal temples.

In this section, we’ll review some instances where red eyeglasses could be perfect, along with some Pair best sellers that are sure to fit the bill.

Craving Something Classic

Red lipstick, nail polish, and a carpet all have one thing in common: They prove that red is a classic color that never goes out of style. If you want to harness some old-school glam with your glasses, try The Burgundy or The Red. The Burgundy offers a deep, slightly more subtle take on a red frame, while The Red brings a bright, bold shade to the table.

Red is timeless not only on its own but also when incorporated into classic patterns. To spice up your look, check out The Buffalo Plaid. This frame features a black and red checker design that looks especially good in the winter when you want to make your vibe as cozy as possible.

Dressing Up Your Look

You can also use a red Top Frame to dress up your look and add something special. To do so, look no further than The Ruby Sparkle. Reminiscent of Dorothy’s iconic slippers in The Wizard of Oz, these frames can take any look to the next level.

Showing Your Patriotic Side

Looking ahead to the Fourth of July, add The Stars and Stripes Sun Top to your wishlist. These Top Frames provide 100% UVA and UVB blocks to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays, all without compromising your style.

Channeling Your Inner Spooky

With Halloween just around the corner, you may be looking to embrace the festive spirit and channel your spooky side. If you’re not a fan of classic Halloween or autumn colors (like orange, green, purple, and brown), don’t worry.

At Pair, we have several red Top Frames inspired by Halloween and horror, including The Crimson Splatter, The Feline Familiars, and Camp Crystal Lake, all of which can give your outfit a terrifically terrifying edge.

Feeling Floral

Whoever said florals are for spring seriously underestimated how good they look in the winter, summer, and fall. As a certified year-round print, you can let your frame game blossom with The Frida Flower Crown. This frame comes from a collection that draws inspiration from the artwork of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

If you’re still feeling floral, you can also try the Renoir Bouquet of Chrysanthemums. Based on famous artwork in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this Top Frame pays homage to a painting by Auguste Renoir.

Repping Your Favorite Franchise

Additionally, you can use your frames to represent your favorite movie characters and franchises. Showcase your love of all things DC with The Wonder Woman, or wait for your Hogwarts letter with The Platform 9 ¾.

When you’re ready to go to the dark side, try the Darth Maul. These Top Frames are great for a movie premiere, book club, or any day you want to bring some fantasy and magic to your fit.

Getting Game Day Ready

The next time game day rolls around, and you throw on your favorite player’s jersey, why not top it off with Top Frames that symbolize your team’s color and logo? Philadelphia fans will love The Phillies Home Run, while fans of the NHL will go crazy for The Red Wings Ice. Don’t let your love for your team stop at your glasses.

Making Little Ones Smile

Last but certainly not least, red glasses can delight the little ones in your life. For parents, teachers, and more, wearing Top Frames that remind your kids of their favorite characters is an easy way to add a little extra joy to their day.

With The Elmo All Over, you can bring some Sesame Street magic to your look. For lovers of Disney (kids and parents alike), there’s The Minnie Split and The Micky Split. These complimentary frames are a subtle nod to the two Disney characters that started it all.

Rock Red With Pair

Some days, you wake up wanting something more stunning than your classic tortoiseshell or gunmetal gray glasses. When that mood strikes, nothing will feel better than snapping on a red Top Frame.

Analyzing the undertones in your skin and your face shape can help you determine what shade of red and frame will suit you the best. That said, remember that the frame that feels the best on you will always be the frame that looks the best, too.

The next time you’re looking for a patriotic pair of red sunglasses or a Wonder Woman-inspired pair of cat-eye glasses, remember that Pair has got you covered.

Sources:

Wear Red and You’ll Win Gold | Samford

How blue light affects your eyes, sleep, and health | UC Davis

How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Damage | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Frida Kahlo biography | fridakahlo.org