By Jamie Mcquade


Eyeglasses are an accessory that can go a long way toward creating or maintaining a certain image. Obviously, the primary function of a pair of glasses is to correct vision problems, but more often than not the glasses become as much a part of your overall look as clothing or hairstyle. In the business world, this rule still applies, as eyeglasses are used for much more than simply seeing your computer screen more clearly.

In the past, if you needed to wear glasses in a business environment, all you had to do was throw on some dark, conservative frames and you were good to go. In recent years, as people step outside the box a little more readily, business eyeglasses may take any number of different shapes or styles.

Conservative is probably still the wisest path to take for a serious business environment, but you have a little more wiggle room when choosing those conservative glasses. For men, colors such as black, brown, silver or gunmetal will match just about any business suit and are conservative enough to instill trust in clients and colleagues while showing off a touch of your own personality. For women, you may want to go with glasses that are silver, black, burgundy, espresso, brown or a golden tone. Tortoise-shell patterns will also convey the image of a serious businessperson while showing a little personal flair. The color you finally decide on is a matter of personal taste, or you can try to match with the color of suit or dress you wear most often.

For business glasses, you essentially want to follow the same general rules you would when choosing any pair of glasses. Take a good look at the shape of your face and make sure the eyeglasses show some contrast to your stronger features. The last thing you want is to make your head look more square, face look longer or cheekbones look wider. Determine the shape of your face before selecting business glasses to balance it all out. It doesn't hurt to ask a friend or family for their assistance, or if you have a webcam, it's easy to snap a picture of yourself for reference.

As for the material of business glasses, just about any popular material is acceptable, as long as it falls within the parameters of a good pair of business eyeglasses in all the other categories. This means you can choose stainless steel, titanium, plastic or even rimless.

In the end, you want a pair of business eyeglasses that make you look professional, balance out your features, match your clothing and don't stand out over any other part of the ensemble. Part of choosing the correct pair of business glasses is having them accentuate the look you are trying to achieve, not actually take it over. You want your glasses to be a strong supporting element to your business attire, but they are not the focal point of the show. You are.




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