Choosing a new pair of glasses is not just about finding a frame that suits the shape of your face. Colour plays an equally important role. A well-chosen frame can brighten your complexion, highlight your eyes and express your personality.
At Michils Opticiens in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, we help our customers every day choose the ideal colour, taking into account their features, their lifestyle and their wishes.
Why is the colour of your glasses so important?
Your glasses are the accessory you wear most often. They naturally attract attention and contribute to your image.
The right colour can:
- brighten your face;
- highlight your eyes;
- soften or strengthen your features;
- match your wardrobe;
- reflect your personality.
Conversely, a poorly chosen colour can harden your features or make your complexion look duller.
Choosing a frame for your skin tone
The first step is to identify whether your skin has a warm, cool or neutral undertone.
Warm skin tones
If your skin has golden or slightly olive hues, choose warm colours such as:
- tortoiseshell;
- brown;
- caramel;
- honey;
- bronze;
- khaki;
- olive green.
These shades create a natural harmony with your face.
Cool skin tones
Skin with pink or bluish undertones is generally flattered by:
- navy blue;
- grey;
- silver;
- purple;
- burgundy;
- transparent;
- black.
These colours add elegance without weighing down the face.
Neutral skin tones
Good news: almost all colours can suit you.
You can easily alternate between discreet frames and bolder models depending on your style.
Which glasses colour for your eye colour?
Blue eyes
Tortoiseshell, copper, warm brown or even orange frames create a lovely contrast that brings out the blue of the iris.
Green eyes
Plum, burgundy, aubergine or dark brown tones particularly highlight green eyes.
Hazel or brown eyes
Dark eyes offer a wealth of possibilities.
Black, deep blue, bottle green, burgundy or transparent frames add plenty of character.
Grey eyes
People with grey eyes can easily wear more original colours such as blue, green, purple or powder pink.
Hair colour also influences your choice
The colour of your hair can strengthen the overall harmony.
- Blonde hair often goes well with soft colours such as beige, champagne, pale pink or light blue.
- Brown hair pairs very well with tortoiseshell, brown, dark green or burgundy.
- Black hair suits black, transparent or metal frames perfectly.
- Grey or white hair is elegantly enhanced by navy blue, silver or transparent frames.
Should you choose a discreet or an original colour?
It all depends on your personality.
A black, tortoiseshell or dark brown frame remains a timeless choice that goes with every outfit.
Conversely, a coloured frame lets you assert your style and give your face more character.
Current collections also offer beautiful transparent or two-tone models, very fashionable and easy to wear.
Our opticians' advice
The perfect colour never depends on a single criterion.
At Michils Opticiens, we always consider several elements:
- the shape of your face;
- your complexion;
- the colour of your eyes;
- your hair;
- your clothing style;
- how you use your glasses every day.
Our goal is to offer you a frame that truly flatters you and that you will enjoy wearing every day.
Come and try different colours at Michils Opticiens
Nothing beats trying frames on in store.
In Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, our team helps you compare different frames, discover the latest trends and find the colour that naturally reveals your personality.
Because the best glasses are the ones that look like you.