Specs, Round One - YouLookFab Forum

First try on the specs. I did not see anything that made my heart go pitter-patter. I guess I'm after a real statement - Angie's apple green or Deb's animal spots. That said, here are a few I tried on. Sorry about pic quality. Would love to hear any suggestions on size, shape, etc.

1 and 2. These I liked as far as basic shape goes, but they weren't too exciting, somehow.

3-4. These are growing on me - they are teal and a close match to my eye color. I have attached a website pic of what seem to be the same pair. The teal looks much darker on.

5-6: Well, I think we can see what DOESN'T work!

7. These were the other possible contender, but they are pretty pricy for not being the perfect, cloud-opening pair.

Thanks for looking! Please blame the photobomber for bad picture quality.

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7 years ago

JAileen

Veteran

I like 3-4 and 7 also. I like rounded ones on you. 5 might be a little big.

Kookaburra

Active Member

Please don't settle! The glasses end up being the focal point of your face. Whenever I renew mine, which is every 4-5 years, I literally try on a few hundred pairs, in multiple shops on many parts of town. I take photos of the finalists and show them to all my friends and family.... until they are tired of me I think. But out of the process something usually emerges and I end up pretty happy with the result.

A good trick can be to grab them off the shelves indiscriminately and try the most unlikely ones. Sometimes in the process the most unexpected pair will grab you and end up being your signature style. Good luck with the search!

Runs With Scissors

I like 3-4 best -- it would be neat to see them in a different lighting situation that brought out the blue more.

Have you tried on any rectangular-shaped pairs? Your face shape seems similar to mine, and that is what worked best for me. I bought these Kate Spade readers in a blush pink to black colorway that is no longer available, but this aqua-to-black tortoise pair seems like it could be aligned with what your're looking for colorwise, and is an example of the shape I'm talking about.

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Kate Spade Women's Jodie Rectangular Reader

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Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

#3 and #4 are the best for sure. Nice shape and colour.

El Cee

Another vote for 3/4. Fabulous on you! I love the color.

SandyG

You have such a pretty face that I think black frames aren't your best. Try a sheer black, more transparent, so your features shine through

BrieN

Your photo bomber is absolutely darling

Sally

I like 3 and 4 too. I didn't realize they were teal until I read that. They have a nice shape. I find it hard to choose glasses because I'm so blind...I can't see what I"m trying on.

Deborah

3 / 4 look really good. Love the shape and size for you x

Firecracker (Sharan)

I like 3-4 best, and especially the color. I agree with you that it would be nice to have a fun color.

rachylou

Agree re 3-4...but let's see more! Hehe

Tanya

I vote for the teal pair (#3-4). I have teal specs myself and they are lots of fun to wear.

Suz

I really like 3/4. They are contenders. Keep them on your list as you keep looking.

RobinF

Agree with 3-4 as contenders.

Anonymous

Ooh- 3 and 4 are teal ? I thought they were black anyways - those look good on you ! I have Salt frames too and really like them . $$ but worth it . Mine are matte back with a matte goldish- sand inside . Teal will be really easy to wear and will look great with your dark brows and hair .

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