Hi guys! I’m unfamiliar with buying glasses and recently determined my seasonal color type through a color analysis test—it turns out I’m a Deep Winter. It’s been pretty revealing to figure out which clothing colors really make my skin glow, but now I’m facing a bit of a new challenge: how do I apply all this seasonal color theory when picking eyeglass frames? Most of what I read talks about clothes and makeup, but there’s hardly any helpful advice about accessories like glasses, which feel just as important since they sit right on your face.

For example, I’ve heard Deep Winters look amazing in jewel tones and cool shades, but should my frames only come in those colors? Or could I consider some neutral or even unexpected colors to mix things up? I also wonder if the frame’s finish—glossy, matte, or semi-transparent—is important in terms of complementing my seasonal color palette. It’s a bit tricky to navigate all the options without accidentally picking something that washes me out or clashes.

I did find a fashion blog that shows some great examples of eyewear matched to seasonal palettes, which helped a bit—here’s the link skin tone analysis . But I’d really love hearing from others who have gone through this and found what worked (or didn’t!) with their frame colors and styles. Have any of you tried stepping outside your season’s suggested hues with surprising results? Or did certain colors or finishes make a big difference in how the glasses looked on you?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or personal stories. I’m hoping to find frames that not only fit well but also feel like a seamless part of my seasonal style rather than an afterthought.