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Who says you can’t wear glasses when walking down the aisle? Many brides feel unsure and often consider switching to contact lenses for their wedding day. While contact lenses can be a great option if you want to avoid glare or highlight your eyes more, they are not for everyone.
Some brides simply don’t feel comfortable wearing contacts, have sensitivities or just prefer the way they look in their everyday glasses. For others, their glasses are part of their identity and they wouldn’t feel like themselves without them. If that’s you, don’t worry. You absolutely can look stunning wearing glasses on your big day!
Here are some bridal makeup tips tailored especially for brides who plan to wear their glasses:
1. Keep the eye makeup soft
Glasses usually draw attention to your eyes, so bold or heavy makeup can look overwhelming, especially if your lenses magnify your features. Choose soft, neutral tones that accentuate your natural beauty without clashing with your frames.
2. Focus on your eyebrows
Your brows are visible above the frames most of the time, thus shape and define them naturally to frame your face nicely, but avoid to make them sharp. A soft brow pencil or powder is perfect for this.
3. Choose the right eyeliner
Go for a thin eyeliner line to emphasize your eyes and make them look flattery. Brown eyeliner works beautifully for fair-haired brides, while black can look more flattering on those with darker features.
4. Skip the dramatic lashes
Thick or long false lashes might brush against your lenses and become uncomfortable. Instead, go for shorter, wispy lashes or just a volumizing mascara to simply enhance your eyes.
5. Use natural eyeshadow shades
Earthy, neutral tones like champagne, taupe, soft browns or warm pinks would be my best suggestions. These will define your eyes softly and make you look nice in reality and in pictures.
6. Less is more
Keep in mind that everything will appear magnified through your lenses. So avoid heavy contouring or overly intense colors around the eyes. A soft and well-blended look will always be more flattering under glasses.
Wearing glasses on your wedding day is a style choice. Whether glasses are your signature or simply your comfort zone, your makeup can be tailored to ensure you feel confident, comfortable and camera-ready all day long.
Planning to wear glasses for your big day? Let’s create a makeup look that complements your frames and enhances your natural features.