I struggle with wearing earrings and glasses together and haven’t quite figured it out yet. Whenever I wear both, I worry that the overall look is too overwhelming. Choosing the right combination can be tricky because anything too big or flashy competes with your glasses, potentially making you feel too accessorized or dowdy.
I switch between glasses and contact lenses, often choosing one over the other. This way, if I want to wear earrings that clash with my glasses, I just pop in my contacts. However, I know this isn’t an option for everyone. If you rely solely on glasses, it doesn’t mean you have to ditch earrings altogether. Here are some tips to help you balance both accessories effectively.
First, treat your glasses as an accessory. It’s easy to overlook them since they’re part of your daily look, but they should still be considered when styling yourself. Adding earrings adds another element to your face, so they shouldn’t overpower your glasses—unless you’re going for an intentionally bold look like those seen on some fashion runways.
Stud earrings are a reliable choice if you prefer something subtle yet stylish. Unlike hoops or drop earrings, studs complement glasses by adding a touch of elegance without drawing attention away from your face.
That said, you can still opt for dangly earrings. Although it might seem counterintuitive, longer earrings can create visual space between your glasses and earrings, shifting the focus downward, which can help balance your look. Just avoid large earrings that sit close to your frames as they can make your face appear crowded.
When coordinating glasses and earrings, think about it like balancing makeup. Just as you wouldn’t pair a heavy eye with bright lipstick, you shouldn’t make both your glasses and earrings stand-out features. Decide which to emphasize.
Consider the style of both your frames and earrings. Mixing vastly different styles can lead to an unbalanced look. If you prefer classic frames, build your earring collection with timeless pieces like studs, pearls, and diamonds. For more contemporary frames, geometric earrings could be a great match.
Also, think about investing in multiple pairs of glasses for different occasions, much like you would with watches. This way, you can choose different pairs for day, night, or special events, which might also let you experiment more with your earrings.
Color is another factor. While contrasting colors work well in clothing, they often don’t mesh as well for glasses and earrings. Warmer-toned frames like tortoiseshell pair nicely with gold jewelry, while cooler colors like silver or blue work better with silver accents. Black frames are versatile and pair well with both metals.
Looking at how celebrities style their glasses and earrings can provide inspiration. Julia Roberts and Oprah Winfrey, for example, make contrasting colors and styles work by balancing heavy frames with bolder earrings for events, while opting for subtler combinations off the red carpet.
It’s interesting to note that these style rules don’t typically apply to sunglasses; larger, bolder earrings often work well with them because sunglasses naturally create a less busy look.
How do you manage wearing earrings with glasses? Share your tips and thoughts on balancing these accessories!