WHAT YOUR GLASSES SAY ABOUT YOU: The psychology behind eyewear choices
By Sitha Maliwa:
Eyewear has become far more than a visual aid. In today’s world, glasses are part of personal branding - an everyday item that carries subtle cues about personality, taste, and even lifestyle habits. From the colour of the frame to the coatings on the lens, what you wear on your face may reveal more about you than you realise.
First Impressions: Eyewear as Nonverbal Communication
Think of how quickly people form impressions. According to various studies in social psychology, first impressions are often formed within seconds, and glasses are front and centre. They don't just enhance eyesight; they frame identity.
"Frames are one of the first things people notice,” says Execuspecs optometrist Wesley Language. “They sit right on the face, and they ...