Expert advice from the optician

What shape, color, and size should your reading glasses be to give you a twinkle in your eye? Here are the 10 best tips for finding the perfect glasses for you and your style, from OjeOje's founder, Mette Wotkjær. 

Tip 1: Look for upward lines

As we get older, everything tends to sag – including the face. But you can lift it with the right glasses if you focus on a frame with upward lines and sharp edges that draw the eye upwards. See our selection of reading glasses with upward lines. Avoid shapes that are heavy at the bottom, such as half-moon shaped lenses. If you love large and oversized glasses, a prominent frame with sharp lines can have a rejuvenating effect. Be aware that the top of your frame should always align with the underside of your eyebrows. If they go above, you will 'lose' your eyebrows, which help frame your face and give it character.

Tip 2: Reading glasses as an eye-catching accessory

Reading glasses or sunglasses don't just have to be a 'need to', but can also be a 'nice to'. Glasses are often underestimated as an important part of our style, but they are one of the first things people notice, and the right pair of glasses can completely change your style and your mood. So don't just see your glasses as a necessity, rather see them as a 'nice to' – incorporate them into your overall look and use them to dial up or down how others perceive you. Of course, it takes more than one pair of glasses to be able to change your style depending on your mood. At OjeOje, you always get 3 pairs of glasses for DKK 600, so it's easy to go from understated to colorful and significantly more daring with a twinkle in your eye, all in the same day.

Tip 3: Elevate your look with colorful glasses

If your hair has started to lighten with age, reading glasses offer an eye-catching opportunity to experiment with colors without going overboard. For example, you can add a lovely contrast to your eyes with red or orange glasses and achieve the same effect as bright red lips – or a scarf with cool patterns matched with a plain outfit. If you're not comfortable with everyone's eyes on you, you can always tone down the attention by choosing blue, green, sand, or black colors. At OjeOje, we have colored glasses across the entire spectrum. So dare to try – and remember that colors bring joy. Both to yourself and to others.

See all our colorful reading glasses

Tip 4: The shape and size of your glasses should be spot on

It's important to choose the right glasses for your face shape, because when the glasses suit your face, they not only add more character but can also correct small asymmetries. But is your face oval, round, square, elongated, or heart-shaped? Is it a mix? It can be difficult to tell, which is why we've created a guide: Find the perfect glasses. But remember! Your glasses frame should preferably be aligned with the center of your eyes horizontally, sit properly on your nose, and simply feel comfortable to wear.

Psst! Do you have a soft spot for light round glasses? Then take a look at our cool round reading glasses

Tip 5: Transparent colors give a lighter expression

Haven't you yet discovered transparent glasses in beautiful colors? Transparent frames are lighter and less conspicuous than fully colored frames – and metal frames, which can appear harsher against your face. Transparent colors shimmer and change depending on whether you wear them indoors or outdoors, making them almost lively on your face.

Tip 6: The color of your reading glasses should match your hair

You've probably heard that you should match the color of your glasses to your eye color. But it's more important to consider your hair color when choosing the color of your glasses. Hair is far more noticeable than your eyes – and you see the hair first. If you have light or gray hair, colors like red or orange can open up your gaze and brighten your face. If you have brown hair, brown and blue shades in particular will be a delight to the eye.

Tip 7: Make sure you have glasses for every occasion

Why settle for just one pair of glasses when you can have several? Think about how you want people to perceive you in a given situation – whether it's at work, a family gathering, for relaxation, or a night out. Should it be the classic understated glasses for a bank meeting, the lovely colorful glasses for coffee or drinks with friends, and the wild, daring, and colorful frames for big parties where all eyes are welcome to be on you? At OjeOje, you always get 3 pairs for DKK 600, so your wardrobe can include glasses in all colors, as far as the eye can see.

See all our recycled reading glasses at fair prices!

Tip 8: Take really good care of your reading glasses

There are many good reasons to take good care of your reading glasses and extend their lifespan – both for your own sake and for the environment. First and foremost, make sure to clean them correctly. Ignore all the different types of cleaning wipes and sprays available everywhere and spare the environment. You can easily get clean glasses with just lukewarm tap water and a single drop of eco-friendly dish soap. Rinse them and dry them with a clean microfiber cloth – and voila! You can see clearly again. And be careful not to put your glasses down without a protective case. At OjeOje, you always get a lovely FSC-certified case when you buy our glasses, so together we can do our best for the climate.

Tip 9: Always keep the climate in mind when buying glasses

Did you know that you can make a rather noticeable difference for the climate by carefully choosing your new reading glasses or sunglasses? 80% of Danes over 40 wear glasses, and they buy an average of 4-6 pairs of glasses a year – that amounts to a lot of glasses, and by choosing a pair of glasses where the environment has been considered, you can bring new life to your eyes without overlooking the planet. At OjeOje, ALL glasses are made from recycled plastic, which comes from transparent or colored plastic packaging from food, bottles, and screw caps. Instead of ending up as waste and filling up the planet, it is crushed and transformed into our almost weightless spectacle frames. Without compromising on colors and design.

Read more about our recycled reading glasses

Tip 10: Your glasses should just feel right

There are rules, there are guidelines, and then there's your own gut feeling. Therefore, we will always recommend that you keep in mind that the perfect glasses for you are the glasses that feel best. But if you need an extra pair of eyes on the matter, we are always ready to help. You also have the opportunity to try on the entire collection of cool, colorful, unique designer glasses in our Showroom.

Visit our Showroom

Do you need help finding the right strength, shape, or color? Then stop by OjeOje's small Showroom, located in the designer's backyard in Kgs. Lyngby. In our Showroom, you can try on all our recycled reading glasses and sunglasses – and you can take them home the same day. We look forward to seeing you!

OjeOje Showroom
Chr. Winthers Vej 12A
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
+45 60 58 00 96
contact@ojeoje.com

Opening hours:
Tue: 3-5 PM
Thu: 3-5 PM
(Closed in weeks 7, 29-31, 42 and 52, and on public holidays)