We are now so much more accustomed to spending time at home, that leaving the house to go shopping or even to the doctors is unheard of. Everything can be done from home. And when it comes to shopping for glasses, it is no different. SmartBuyGlasses makes buying eyewear online even easier, especially with their virtual try on tool that lets you picture the glasses on your face before you buy them. It gives you an accurate idea of what they will look like in real life, so you needn’t worry about fashion faux-pas!
2 STEP PROCESS TO TRY ON GLASSES ONLINE
TAKE A QUICK SELFIE VIDEO
SmartBuyGlasses smoothly guides you through 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 voilà!
START TRYING GLASSES ON
The first step is to choose the brand that you’re interested in. Next, filter by ‘virtual try-on’ in the special features option. All of the products listed are available to try on. Next, find your way to a product page, click ‘selfie view’ and proceed with trying on your glasses.
Think you’re ready? Try out SmartBuyGlasses’ try on glasses tool now, with sunglasses, eyeglasses, or even blue light blocking glasses on non-prescription lenses. Alternatively, continue reading for style suggestions and selfie tips.
WHY DOES FACE SHAPE MATTER?
The virtual try-on tool is so much more than an online mirror. It also tells you your face shape! Knowing your face shape is the best way to narrow down your search for that dream pair of frames. There are so many styles on offer, it would otherwise be near impossible to know where to look! Some examples are: 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 face, classic rectangle frames could be right for you.
TIPS ON TAKING A GOOD SELFIE
When using the virtual try on feature, you can share your new look with friends on Facebook & Pinterest. As a result, you’re going to want a great selfie video. You can follow these tips to put your best side out there:
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 your eye colour.
Where to Look
There’s always one person in group photos that looks slightly off. You don’t want that to be you when trying on glasses, you want to be looking your best! So our top tip is to hold the camera slightly further up, so that you are looking up at it, as this should show off your finest angle.
Smile
Everyone looks their best when smiling, and it’s hopefully how your face spends most of the day. So make sure you smile for the virtual try on! Feel free to repeat the video as many times as you like until you get that perfect shot.
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! Think about how it can frame your face and alter the look of your glasses. It is also worth bearing in mind that hair colour should compliment your frame colour.
Virtual try-on glasses for women:
Overwhelmed by all the options and not sure where to begin? Why not start with the oversized cat-eye Gucci GG0275S glasses.
Not for you? Move on to these Dolce & Gabbana DG2211 sunglasses. Tinted gold these frames are fun and fabulous.
Prescription Glasses
Get a pair of blue light blocking glasses to look after your eyes when spending extended periods of time in front of a screen. You can get stylish blue blockers like the elegant Tom Ford FT5401 eyeglasses. You can add blue light blockers to their lenses at the checkout.
Virtual try-on glasses for men:
Why not start with a pair of iconic Ray-Bans? These Clubmaster sunglasses are a classic design and a great choice for every fashion sense. Try them on today. 
Again, don’t forget to consider blue light glasses to protect against digital eye strain. Try out these navy blue Arise Collective Gold Coast specs for a fun new style. Simply add our zFORT™ blue filter protection at the checkout.
With SmartBuyGlasses you can shop hundreds of designer eyewear brands from the comfort and safety of your own home. You are guaranteed the best prices, and you can try on plenty of frame styles with the virtual try on tool. Online shopping has never been easier!