Much of the world has gotten a taste of what it’s like to work and spend more time at home this year. You might’ve tried online alternatives for doctor appointments, grocery shopping, and other resources that you usually have to leave the home for. Did you know that you can also get your prescription glasses online? With SmartBuyGlasses you can use your webcam to see what glasses will look like on your virtual try-on tool (VTO) own face, eliminating the style risk when you buy glasses online.
STEPS PROCESS TO TRY ON GLASSES ONLINE
1. TAKE A QUICK SELFIE VIDEO
SmartBuyGlasses has instructions on how to take a five-second selfie video from your desktop or mobile. All you need to do is turn your head to the left and right to give an accurate reading of your face shape, and you’re done!
2. START TRYING GLASSES ON
First, choose the brand that you’re interested in. Next, filter by ‘virtual try-on’ in the special features option. All of the option listed are available using the VTO tool. Navigate to a product page, click ‘selfie view’ and proceed to trying on your glasses.
Think you’re ready? Try out SmartBuyGlasses try on glasses tool now, or continue reading for style suggestions and our selfie tips.
WHY DOES FACE SHAPE MATTER?
The virtual try-on tool doesn’t just allow you to see yourself in your frame choice, it also tells you your face shape! Knowing your face shape is the first step to narrowing down the best style frames for you. For example, cat-eye frames can really suit an oval shaped face, while square shaped faces can look great in round or oval frames. If you have a round shaped face, classic rectangle frames could be right for you. Need more help? Watch our video below or take a look at our whole guide put together on face shapes here.
TIPS ON TAKING A GOOD SELFIE
When using the VTO tool, you can share your photo with your friends on Facebook & Pinterest. So you’re going to want a great selfie video when you do. You can follow these tips to put your best self out there:
1. Consider the Lighting
This is the most important element to any great photo or video. Natural lighting is usually best, especially when you’re trying on glasses as the sun can really bring out the color and details in your eyes.
2. Where to Look
When you take group pictures, there’s always that one person who has to switch someone spots in order to “get their good side.” Well, they might be onto something. While you need to follow the virtual try-on’s instructions, your selfie will look better if your phone or camera is slightly looking down at you to get the most flattering angle.
3. Smile
Your smile is one of the most distinctive features that each person has. Don’t be afraid to show yours off! If you don’t like the first one, keep going until you get that perfect shot that you’re happy with.
4. Hair
It is a photo after all, so while you’re focused on your facial features, don’t forget to give your hair a little attention too!
Virtual try-on prescription glasses:
- Metal Aviator Frames
Ray-Ban has immortalized this retro aviator shape since the creation of pilot sunglasses for US pilots. These Ray-Ban glasses are made of premium metal and the gold detailing over the Havana temple tips give this a classy look, which would look ultra-flattering on those with warmer skin tones. These glasses are available in 7 other colours on SmartBuyGlasses, the place with the best deals!
2. Tom Ford Cat-Eye
Cat eye glasses are one of the most universally flattering styles, which suit many face shapes. The upward sweeping style, like on this Tom Ford FT5513 pair, gives a lift to the overall look while enhancing the overall style quotient. With these glasses, your eyes will be doing all the talking. And if it couldn’t get better, the lenses are built-in with blue light blocking technology that blocks the potentially harmful form of blue light emitted by the sun and electronic devices that we’ve been using a lot more of especially this year.
3. Clear Eyeglass Frames
If you can’t make up your mind about which colour of eyeglasses will flatter your wardrobe, try out transparent frame glasses such as these Arise Collective frames. These are made of high-quality acetate and is designed to feel very comfortable all day. The oval shape makes it perfect for contrasting those with rectangular or angular face shapes. These glasses also come built-in with blue light blocking technology!
Discover more than 180 designer eyewear brands and over 80,000 pairs of sunglasses & eyeglasses for the best price at SmartBuyGlasses. Buying glasses online has never been easier with the help of their Virtual Try-On tool. It’s a game-changing technology that works just like an online mirror – allowing you to see yourself wearing hundreds of eyeglasses, thereby taking the guesswork out of your online shopping experience.
SmartBuyGlasses also offers great value brands such as SmartBuy Collection– which strikes the right chord of top-quality and low-cost eyewear.