sunglasses, face shapes and where from?

[sacbina]

I never seem to have found any that really suit me. When I go on my own I can't really tell if they're ok, my mum sits on the fence and my dh is no use.

I don't want to spend a huge amount as the dc come along and help lose them or break them!

Any top tips? ?

[prettywhiteguitar]

Beats me, I always look an idiot.

I'm temped to buy Ray Bans just because everyone else is and maybe I will look as cool

It won't work, I'll be the only one they don't suit

[sacbina]

that'll be me too!

[higge]

What shape of face do you have?

[sacbina]

Oval shape with a high forehead

[higge]

You should suit lots, oval is quite easy - have you tried going into an opticians and seeking their advice?

[specialsubject]

sunglasses are a consumable, especially in your circumstances. Get them from a chemist stand or even from an outdoor shop. Optician ones cost a fortune.

make sure they are protection 3 or higher, wrap around properly to protect from UV and ideally not with someone else's name on as that always looks ridiculous. Beyond that - doesn't really matter too much, you don't wear them as much as prescription glasses so have some fun.

[sacbina]

Haven't been in an opticians no, never seen any that aren't really small.

[higge]

Opticians carry the more expensive brands - but they are really good at helping you find glasses that suit - once you know the style that works for you then you can buy something cheaper.

I have had my favourite glasses for 8 years now - I see them as an investment - I hate glare, but have had an expensive pair pulled apart by dd and another pair chewed by the puppy. Thankfully companies like Maui Jim replace the broken bits.

[MsMillyMollyMandy]

TK Maxx is a good place to try lots of shapes and styles