Being a teenager is tough. Peer pressure and trying to fit in can make life difficult. When it comes to the need to wear glasses, a teen can take a long time trying to find just the right frames that won't bring more attention to him- or herself. If you are lucky enough to be allowed to help your teen pick out his or her frames, here are a few things to consider.

Clothing Style

Consider how your teen dresses on a regular basis. If he or she is a blue jean and t-shirt kind of person, getting fancy or embellished frames is not going to be a good idea. Go with a frame that is more common and down to earth, like a simple rectangle or oval. If your teen dresses like a hipster or wears a lot of vintage clothes, go with some retro frames like cat-eye or aviator styles.

Plastic or Metal

Metal frames are generally either gold or silver-toned. If your teen wears jewelry regularly, advise him or her to go with the same tone of metal as his or her jewelry. When choosing plastic frames, go with a color that will match not only his or her skin tone but will also fit in with his or her clothing. If your child wears a lot of dark colors, picking bright or light-colored frames will make the glasses more obvious.

Rim Style

Sometimes eyeglass lenses require specific frames. If your child is extremely nearsighted, the frames need to be a bit thicker on the edges, whereas when the lenses correct extreme farsightedness, they need to be thicker in the center. You should also consider the teen's activities. If he or she is into sports, you should ask for flexible-hinged, thicker frames. If your child wears his or her glasses all the time, you should look into a frame that is more lightweight to avoid putting pressure on the sinus area that may cause headaches.

While it is important that your teen pick out his or her own unique eyeglasses, it is your job to gently steer him or her towards a pair that will fit his or her personality and lifestyle. Of course, if nothing seems to fit well, you can always go with a rimless frame. This can also be good if the teen would prefer to have the glasses blend in with his or her face and be almost unnoticeable. Check an eyeglass provider like the Spectacle Shoppe, Inc. for the many options available.