Virtual Try-On: Find glasses styles to suit you

With the new year fast approaching and the festive season in full swing, are you looking for something new? Want to change up your look? Start with new glasses styles for the new year.

With the advancement in technology, you no longer need to visit a traditional optician to find new glasses frames. Propelled by the pandemic and a natural progression towards integrated digital experiences, online shopping is easier and more simplified than ever before. Brands like SmartBuyGlasses have invested in AR technology to improve the customer experience of shopping for glasses online. offering various digital tools to create that “in-store” experience. With SmartBuyGlasses virtual try-on tool you can use the webcam on your computer, or camera on your phone, to see what glasses or sunglasses will look like on your own face. Powered by Ditto, the program is specifically designed for eyewear, with the algorithm used to work on faces and frames. This creates a real “in-store” experience of trying on glasses with high accuracy for look and fit. You can use the feature as a virtual mirror and eliminate the style risk when you buy glasses online. It’s a really easy 2-step process to use the tool and we’re here to help guide you through it!

Step 1: Take a short selfie video

Following the instructions on the screen, take a short 5-second selfie video, slowly moving your head from left to right, then up and down. This will create a 360-degree digital selfie of your face. In order to create a good selfie video, the most important factor to consider is the lighting. Natural lighting is best as it helps to bring out the true colour of your complexion and eyes. Make sure your hair is pulled back from your face so that the selfie is not obscured. And don’t forget to smile!

Voilà! Your digital selfie is here, along with advice on your face shape and glasses recommendations based on your type.

Step 2: Browse through glasses

Now your digital selfie is created, it’s time to try on some new frames! Go to the brand page of any glasses you’d like to virtually try on by selecting the ‘virtual try-on’ filter in the special features section. Once you find frames that are best suited to you, you’re able to take advantage of the digital software to try them on in real-time.

You don’t have to worry about trying on frames in front of others or feel pressured to make a purchase there and then. With this nifty tool, you can try on as many pairs as you’d like, all from the comfort of your own home. It’s also a great chance to try out new styles you may not have thought of before, and if it doesn’t look right, just select a new one, and your digital selfie will automatically update!

Browse through cat-eye frames, oversized pilot styles, classic round shapes or funky geometric frames! Shop glasses from SmartBuyGlasses UK and discover the latest styles from luxury designer brands like Tom Ford and Burberry, to premium brands like Ray-Ban, or more affordable brands like SmartBuyCollective. With over 80,000+ frames available for men, women and children – you’re sure to find something you love.