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A pair of glasses or sunglasses under the Christmas tree is a gift people pick up every day. A few thoughts on fit and style help it land well. Here you will find Christmas gift ideas for glasses wearers and everyone else, tips for when you do not know the size or prescription, and small

The winter sun sits low, and snow throws its light back at you, so glare is not just a summer problem. Here you will find out why winter sunglasses are worth wearing, which lens tint and category to choose, what matters in snow and when driving into a low sun, and which frames look good

Colourful glasses frames aren’t just for the bold: the right frame colour makes your face look fresher and gives your outfit an accent. Here you’ll find out which colourful glasses suit your skin tone, hair colour and wardrobe, and how to wear colour every day without a second thought. Key points at a glance Your

Rimless glasses are made of nothing more than lenses, a bridge and arms. That makes them light and lets your face do the talking. But rimless eyewear also has drawbacks, and not every lens is suitable. Here you will find out how rimless and semi-rimless frames differ, which lenses work, who rimless glasses suit and

Gradient glasses come in two forms: sunglasses with gradient lenses that are dark at the top and lighter at the bottom, and gradient glasses frames whose colour fades smoothly into another shade. Here you will find out when gradient lenses are useful in everyday life, when an evenly tinted lens is the better choice and

High bridge glasses can mean two things: frames that suit a high nose bridge, and frames with a raised fit for a low nose bridge. This guide explains the difference, what High Bridge Fit means, how to read the bridge width and how to stop your glasses from slipping, whether your nose bridge is high,

Wearing earrings with glasses works almost every time, as long as one of the two takes the lead. In this guide you’ll find out which earrings suit which frames, how to balance proportions and metal tones, and how to stop earrings catching on the arms of your glasses. Key points at a glance Rule of

Double bridge glasses have a second bar above the nose bridge that links the two lenses. They are a classic for women and men alike, especially in the aviator shape. Here you’ll find out who suits double bridge glasses, what to look for when it comes to fit and what cut-outs do for a frame.

Good glasses don’t have to be expensive. If you’re looking for affordable glasses, you’ll save the most when you know what you’re actually paying for: the frame, the lenses and the extras. Here’s how to spot quality, where it makes sense to save and where it doesn’t. Key points at a glance With prescription glasses,

The best cycling glasses are the ones you barely notice: they sit firmly under your helmet, stay clear and suit the light. This short guide shows what to look for in the best sunglasses for cycling, whether you ride road, gravel or mountain bike. For all the detail, read our guide to cycling glasses. Key