Latest Fashion Trends - Gotta Wear Shades

Hottest Summer Trend for Men

By
Relationship Advice Expert April Masini

Dating Tips and Advice

Q: Dear April Masini,

My metrosexual boyfriend's birthday is in May, and I want to get him a hot new accessory for the Spring. What are the trends for Summer that I should keep in mind when buying him a fashionable gift?

Sincerely,

Spring Into Fashion 

A:

Dear Spring Into Fashion,

The must-have for your boyfriend's birthday are definitely shades. Sunglasses have attitude and make a statement. As with everything else, begin with the masculine classics that flatter your face. And don’t ever —and I mean ever— wear them indoors or at night. (Unless you’re Jack Nicholson. For him I’ll make an exception.)

Glasses 

Glasses are a symbol of your identity and your personal style, and can become your signature fashion statement. Choosing the right frames can be costly, but if you choose wisely, they can be a worthwhile, long-term investment. Plus, they’re one of the first things people notice. 

• Round Face = Square Frames 

• Long Face = Round Frames 

• Rectangular frames will benefit you if you’re heavyset, as they offset a chubby face. 

• Wire Frames will do the trick if you’re going for a professional statement. 

• Light hair typically looks best with gold and bronze 

• Brown hair looks fabulous with chrome or black frames 

• Gray hair looks great with brown frames 

• Horn Rims will immediately put you in the computer whiz or rocket scientist class.

• Tortoise Shell is the way to go if you are a preppy, or aspire to look like one. Tortoise is a classic that never goes out of style and that looks great on most complexions. 

• Folding Reading Glasses lend both a wise and sophisticated air.

April Masini -- nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby" by the media, is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the two (just released) step-by-step dating and relationship manuals, Ideas for a Fun Date and Romantic Date Ideas, and the critically acclaimed dating and relationship online magazine www.AskApril.com.

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