Glasses and Fashion: Styling Tips for North Sydney Locals

Yes, we know! Finding the perfect pair of glasses is not easy! At Northbridge Optical, we understand that eyewear should provide you with much more than just sharper vision. Located conveniently in the North Sydney area, we are an independently owned optometry practice who offer a large hand-picked selection of frames and sunglasses from both independent and luxury eyewear brands. Our experienced and friendly team of optical dispensers will help you find the perfect fit and style for your lifestyle and vision needs.

At Northbridge Optical, we have 5 important styling tips to find the perfect pair of glasses both for vision and fashion.

Understanding your prescription

Before looking at frames, you should have your prescription updated if you have not had an eye test recently. It is important to understand how high your prescription is as it may influence what frames are suitable for your optical needs.

Shape

Opposites attract! This rule generally applies to eyewear too. If you have a rounder face, be careful when reaching for a round pair of glasses as it may make the face look more round. If you have a round face, we would recommend a frame with a little bit of an edge to help balance.

Size & Fit

Frames come in so many different shapes and sizes, it’s always hard to know what is the perfect fit. There are a few things to consider when picking a frame. Consider how the frame sits on your nose, does it sit too high or too low? Does the frame sit on your cheeks? Consider the width of the frame too wide or does it press against your temples? Consider the prescription, is this frame suitable for your prescription? The trained optical dispensers at Northbridge Optical can assist in checking the fit of the frames on your face.

Colours

If your skin has a pink-ish tone, you might want to try frames with cooler colours to balance out our complexion. Black is always a classy, bold and trendy colour too. No matter what colour you are after, if you pop into Northbridge Optical, we can help you find the perfect frame!

Be willing to try it!

Our experienced team of optical dispensers love helping patients browse and find the perfect pair. It is always natural for us to be attracted to what we’re comfortable with. The best way to understand what your options are is to be willing to try the glasses on your face. You might be surprised!

At Northbridge Optical we carry a extensive range of optical and sunglass frames from brands such as:

Maui Jim

Aloha! Are you ready to see the world differently? Born in the heart of Maui, Maui Jim are renowned for their amazing technology of polarised lenses.Maui Jim lens don’t only offer polarisation, they also have anti-glare, colour enhancing technology, scratch resistance, hydrophobic properties and backside anti-reflective coating. Did you know that you can get prescription Maui Jim sunglasses with all the lens technology too?

Tom Ford

TOM FORD Eyewear is recognised in the fashion world as sleek and sophisticated. Their signature T on the temples add a little touch to make the perfect eyewear. Made in Italy, the eyewear collection merges both contemporary and vintage styles. Pop in to Northbridge Optical to check out our TOM FORD range, you’re bound to find a pair you will fall in love with!

Moscot

MOSCOT is a New York City institute renowned for its iconic eyewear. Family owned since 1915, MOSCOT has made its way around the world. Specialising in eyewear, you will feel the difference when you first put on the frame. MOSCOT offers a range of colours, styles and sizes you are sure to find the perfect fit! So what are you waiting for?

FaceAFace

If you’re looking to make a statement, come into Northbridge optical to see our FACE A FACE range. Since 1995, FACE A FACE has built a reputation for having bold and creative designs. Designed in Paris and crafted using only the finest materials from 100% organic acetate to space-grade titanium, FACE A FACE are recognised for the quality of their frames.

WOOW

I want something fun, different and loud. I hear you! Add a bit of WOOW to your look. Designed in Paris, WOOW is iconic for their vibrant colours. If you’re ready to stand out from the crowd, drop into Northbridge Optical to check out our new WOOW range, you won’t be disappointed!

Mykita

Mykita is an independent eyewear design and manufacturing company. All Mykita frames are carefully handcrafted in Berlin with the latest technology. Mykita offers light-weight and screwless frames made out of the highest quality of Japanese titanium.

Tiffany & Co

If you are looking for something classic and elegant, pop into our store at Northbridge Optical. Discover the contemporary range of Tiffany & Co optical and sunglass range with temple details inspired by their signature jewellery collection.

Ray Ban

For generations, Rayban has been popular worldwide for both their sunglasses and prescription eyewear. Offering a range of timeless styles and authenticity with popular styles such as the aviators, clubmasters and wayfarers.

Oakley

If you are after a pair of sunglasses to keep up with your active lifestyle, make sure you take a look at our Oakley range. Oakley has engineered lenses for specific activities including snow, road biking, mountain biking, golfing, fishing and many more!

Oliver Peoples

Founded in Los Angeles, Oliver Peoples is hand crafted from the finest materials with careful attention to detail. Their eyewear and sunglasses offer a timeless style of eyewear to both men and women.