EYEGLASSES
Image consultant ideas in this article address why you may wish to wear eyeglasses at work or in social situations, even if you have good vision. We talk about style, eyesight, and mirroring.
STYLE
Even if you have 20/20 vision you may wish to wear eyeglasses or spectacles for the reason that they can enhance your image, cover bags under your eyes, and make you more effective in the workplace and more attractive in social settings. No one knows this more than Woody Allen. His signature eyeglasses have been with him his entire career and they serve more than a vision enhancement. Mr. Allen’s glasses enhance his image.
You can do the same provided you know how to select frames. For round faces select squarish or rectangular frames, and vice versa. This is because your frame should contrast with your face to maximize your look. If you have a round face and round glasses you will look like a basketball. Thus, select frames for contrast to even things out.
The bottom line is that you can improve your image with glasses and at the same time appear more intelligent. Even attractive men and women can use glasses with plain lenses to look smarter and sexier. During business meetings and social interactions you can then remove your glasses and put them back on any number of times to vary your look.
EYESIGHT
Glasses can improve your eyesight, but this is not their most important image function. More than anything, they can improve your overall look and make you appear to be more well-dressed. They do this because they can give you an enhanced style, one which is like a person who wears jewelry.
In fact, it is worthwhile to think of eyeglasses as if they were jewelry. The same way you put on a ring or a necklace, you can don a pair of eyeglasses to enhance your presentation and appearance. Think of Clark Kent. He always looks good in glasses and he does not even need them because he has supervision! Like we said, you don’t have to have poor eyesight to use glasses to enhance your look.
MIRRORING
Few people understand the concept of mirroring but it is a powerful tool in the interpersonal game. Mirroring can help you win clients and gain social acceptance. Mirroring consists of duplicating the look and actions of those you are with, as if you were their mirror image.
An easy way for you to use mirroring is to wear glasses when going on a date or to a meeting with others who are wearing them. In this way these other people will identify with you and you will increase the likelihood of making sales or making a favorable impression.
If you select the right style glasses (round for squarish faces and squarish for round faces), think of them as jewelry, and use them to mirror others, you will boost your overall image and make a better impression at work and play.