https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 08:27:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-665018 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:08:58 +0000 Janet 665018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool! I'm only just seeing this now, but what a great concept, and the frames look nice.</p> <p>Angie, you say their frames run narrow? That's actually music to my ears. I have the opposite problem of what Kari and Diana mention -- I have a very small head. When I go shopping for glasses, it's always a shock to the sales associate how narrow we need to go on frames so they don't jut out on the sides of my face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658948 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:51:35 +0000 Jonesy 658948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holey moley they are the ones!! Instant chic-ness and fabulosity (on top of your already-existing levels :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658923 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:18:29 +0000 Diana 658923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! I'm going to place an order for the Spitfires (the cat eyes). </p> <p>I've really enjoyed my Rivet and Sway experience so far, and I'll definitely update this thread when I get my finished specs to let you know how the rest of the process goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658729 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:15:17 +0000 Anonymous 658729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, those are beautiful on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658693 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:22:20 +0000 Angie 658693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goodness. The Spitfires are the ones! WOW! </p> <p>I hear you on the fit of the teal specs, Diana. Good job NOT choosing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658610 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:59:04 +0000 ManidipaM 658610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, yes! That's the one! Are you going to try the other blue Angie mentioned too? Or are you good for now? (I love the head tilt and mysterious smile in #7 --- you look lovely.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658604 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:54:45 +0000 Kari 658604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Total thumbs up, Diana! The shape is totally awesome on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658593 Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:36:05 +0000 Diana 658593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've added more photos of option #3 (the cat eyes) up at the top so you can see them in better light and with my eyes actually open. They're definitely a good width with my hair down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658374 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:47:28 +0000 Diana 658374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yay, I'm glad #3 is the favorite since it's mine too! I have to head out to dinner soon but will try to get better pictures later today or tomorrow. </p> <p>Kari, I think after I signed into the site they sent me an email with a 50% off promo code for my first pair, which makes it only $99 for frames + lenses. Very affordable! I really liked that they offer high index lenses for strong prescriptions for free too - usually that is an additional charge at most other places. You should totally check them out - I can see several of their options working for you.</p> <p>Angie, I loved the color and shape of the teal ones, but I felt the shiny metallic was a little too much on my face and the arms felt slightly tight. I haven't worn metal glasses in ages so maybe i am just used to the look and feel of plastic these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658340 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:38:02 +0000 Angie 658340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 best by far. K-word worthy. </p> <p>I know the colour of #1 (metallic teal) and the photo does not do them justice. These are my second choice here. Fantastic shape on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658233 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:42:11 +0000 Kari 658233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang, I now have a total crush on the six shooter in blue, and the Spitfire in cherry bomb! I totally forgot I had an early invite too until I checked my email. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658221 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:27:19 +0000 Kari 658221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can we see 3 with your eyes open? I think the width and shape is best on you, but I'd love to see your eyes in the frame. </p> <p>I can't wear narrow specs either- I have wide, high temples- so I feel your pain! But you did incredibly well. </p> <p>Angie, did you really? What a fun opportunity! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658195 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:50:02 +0000 Jonesy 658195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a cat-eye fan, and I think those look the best on you (though a better pic would be definitive :). Can't wait to hear Angie's take, and off to look at the site and Angie's styling.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658134 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:23:43 +0000 Angie 658134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am living to spill the beans :)</p> <p>The frames on R&amp;S do run on the narrow side. I'm glad that you found amazing options already though. Thanks for the styling compliment. </p> <p>May I suggest the Je Ne Sais Quoi in blue - if you are looking to try more pairs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658120 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:04:47 +0000 ManidipaM 658120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the heft of #2 on your soft features, but the shape of #3 is awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658119 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:03:54 +0000 Dashrashi 658119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1 and 3 are both great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658118 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:03:22 +0000 christieanne 658118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 - just a slight curve seems to raise the eye. I'm looking for new specs soon so will be checking out this site! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658110 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:57:23 +0000 Diana 658110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the opinions so far, ladies! </p> <p>Missvee, my favorite pair from the site is actually a different cat eye pair, but unfortunately the measurements indicate it will be too narrow for me. The curse of the giant head strikes again! Picture attached below.</p> <p>Angie, I can't wait to hear what you have to say! And the models on the site look great! I really liked the 3-D aspect too where you could see them from all angles. Do you have any suggestions for other frames from the site that I might have overlooked? (Keeping in mind that none of the narrow width frames will work). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658085 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:43:09 +0000 Angie 658085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will hold out my opinion till later, but we have a few winners already, Diana :). One style is an 11 out of 10. </p> <p>(psssst. I styled the specs on the models for the site). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-658082 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:39:03 +0000 lyn67 658082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like n3 from these best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-657785 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 02:14:56 +0000 missvee 657785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure any of these are wonderful on you. I think #1 and #2 are quite similar to what you already have. I like the cats eye shape of #3 and I agree that the lens area is too tall for you. I don't think they are too wide though. Do they have any other options in the cats eye shape? It's very flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-few-potential-specs-options-from-rivet-and-sway#post-657762 Sat, 30 Jun 2012 01:45:09 +0000 Diana 657762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So a while ago Angie mentioned Rivet and Sway, a new online prescription glasses business. I received an early invitation to try them out and ordered three frames for free home try-on. I love that they allow you to order three pairs to try on at home for free (Warby parker, where I got my current frames, is the only other company I know who does this.) They arrived very quickly and the website was very easy to use in my opinion. I also liked that they gave detailed measurements for each pair including the total width across the face, so I was able to eliminate many pairs that were too narrow for me. </p> <p>Here are the three frames I tried. Do you think any of them are keepers? Sorry for the bad picture quality - it was dark and I took these in the mirror! The color is clearly quite off.</p> <p>1. Six Shooter in blue metal - these are teal glasses so I had to try them. The frames are metal and I have not worn metal frames in years - they feel a little tight and I am afraid they will not be super comfortable but perhaps I am not used to them. I think they also look a little too small.</p> <p>2. Ruby Red in Heartthrob (like a dark tortoise color) - these look really similar to my existing Warby parker glasses. </p> <p>3 Spitfire in black crystal - I love cat eye glasses although my first choice cat eye from Rivet and Sway was far too narrow so I didn't bother to order them to try. These are quite statement-y in my opinion, maybe a little too tall and narrow for my face. If rivet and sway offered Rx sunglasses I'd be very tempted.</p> <p>4. my current Warby Parker frames.</p> <p>ETA: Added a couple more pics of #3 so you can see my eyes open and with hair down. They're not crooked even though it might look slightly like that in some of the pics - my face is very asymmetrical and all specs have a tendency to look slightly askew on me. </p>