Festive Frame Styling: The Best Glasses Designs for Christmas Parties & Family Photos

🎄 BLOG POST: Festive Frame Styling — The Best Eyewear Designs for Christmas

Christmas is the season of sparkle, colour and celebration — and your glasses can be part of the look. One of the foundations of great festive frame styling is choosing colours that reflect the warmth and sparkle of the season. Christmas wardrobes are full of rich tones and glamorous textures — and the right frames are the perfect finishing touch.

Whether you’re dressing up for an office party, hosting the family on Christmas Day, or appearing in hundreds of photos, the right frame design can make all the difference.

At Parkhurst and Co. Styling Opticians, we specialise in helping you choose frames that elevate your natural features, complement your festive wardrobe and give you confidence in every picture.

Below is your complete Christmas frame styling guide.

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✨ 1. Colours That Shine at Christmas (and Photograph Beautifully)

Christmas is full of rich, warm, glamorous tones — and the best frames reflect that.

🎁 Metallics (Gold, Rose Gold, Silver)

Metallic frames catch festive lighting beautifully and flatter all skin tones.

Perfect for:

✔ Christmas parties

✔ Dressy events

✔ Jewellery coordination

🍷 Deep Reds, Burgundy, Ruby & Cranberry

These colours feel instantly festive and show up wonderfully in photographs

They brighten the eyes and give a warm glow.

Face a Face

🎄 Emerald Green & Forest Tones

Bold without being overpowering — especially good on cooler skin tones.

Pru Leith

❄️ Crystal Acetates & Frosted Finishes

These are incredibly photogenic:

✔ brighten the face

✔ soften features

✔ reduce visual heaviness in photos.

🎨 Colour Pop Frames (Face à Face & JVG)

If Christmas isn’t the time for fun and colour… when is?

Face à Face and Johann von Goisern offer bold colour-blocking, geometric lines and artistic shapes ideal for festive flair.

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👓 2. Frame Shapes That Look Good in Photos

Choosing frames for Christmas isn’t just about colour — shape matters too, especially when you’re being photographed.

📸 A. Upswept Shapes (Cat-Eye, Soft Winged)

These instantly lift the face and look flattering from all angles.

📸 B. Soft Square or Rounded Edges

Perfect for close-up family photos — they soften features and avoid harsh angles.

📸 C. Slightly Oversized Frames

Stylish, modern and brilliant for party outfits. They draw attention to the eyes and reduce lens reflections.

📸 D. Slim Metal Frames

Elegant and understated for those who prefer a minimal festive look.

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🎁 3. Frames for Different Christmas Moments

⭐ The Office Christmas Party

Go bold:

✔ Metallics

✔ Colour-block acetates

✔ Statement shapes

Frames to consider:

• Face à Face

  

  Face à Face at its best

• JVG

  

  JVG as worn by Neil Parkhurst Director of Parkhurst and Co

• Tiffany

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⭐ Christmas Day at Home

Think comfort + style:

✔ Lightweight frames

✔ Soft colours

✔ Crystal acetates

✔ Minimal metal frames

Great for all-day wear while cooking, relaxing and opening presents.

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⭐ Boxing Day Walks & Winter Sun

Yes — sunglasses are still essential.

Winter UV is strong and reflections off frost are intense.

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📸 4. How to Choose Frames That Look Great in Family Photos

Everyone wants to look good in Christmas photos — and the right eyewear helps massively.

✔ Choose colours that complement your outfit

Gold, red, green, navy, champagne and crystal all work well.

✔ Anti-reflection is essential

Even though lenses aren’t the focus of this blog, it’s important: AR coatings mean no green glare in photos.

✔ Avoid frames that sit too low

You’ll look tired in pictures.

✔ Add a touch of sparkle

Glitter acetates or metallic details catch light beautifully.

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🥈 SECTION B: Bonus Tips — Lenses That Make Festive Styling Even Better

(Kept short as requested — supportive only.)

Once you’ve chosen beautiful frames, the right lenses enhance the overall effect.

⭐ Seiko Lens Upgrades

Ultra-clear, thin and distortion-free — ideal for photography.

https://www.seikovision.com

⭐ Tokai Lens Upgrades

Lightweight, high clarity lenses perfect for long Christmas days.

https://tokaivision.com

Perfect for:

• Long sessions cooking

• TV and screen time

• Winter driving to visit family

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🎄 5. Visit Parkhurst & Co. for Festive Frame Styling

If you want to look and feel amazing this Christmas, our stylists can help you find frames that:

✔ Flatter your face

✔ Match your festive wardrobe

✔ Photograph beautifully

✔ Feel comfortable all day

✔ Spark joy when you wear them

Book your festive styling appointment here:

👉 https://parkhurstopticians.mysight.uk