https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:59:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question/page/2#post-972821 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 23:28:13 +0000 Janet 972821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really late to this, but I like your new glasses even more than the ones you already had! Very flattering and very you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972801 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:57:53 +0000 Eliza 972801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz- I love the &nbsp;color and shape of number one on you. &nbsp;I think those tones are extremely flattering on you and actually work well for many skin/hair color combinations. &nbsp;While they are similar in shape to the ones you have, the color will makes for a different feel. &nbsp;I love my reddish toned specs (though I usually wear them only at home) and hope you enjoy these. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972797 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:51:51 +0000 unfrumped 972797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but I like them! I like the size which is in between your current ones and the blue ones. The black ones do look dark, but I understand what you mean about IRL. Glasses' appearance is dynamic, especially with all the new trims and inner contrasting colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972790 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:19:31 +0000 Diana 972790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the ones you bought best. The second pair looks too narrow, although I like the shape.</p> <p>And I see nothing wrong with sticking to the shape you like. I mean, I bought the exact same style I already had in a different color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972771 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:51:07 +0000 cciele 972771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I had fun too and am definitely planning another trip up there to see you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972718 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:09:17 +0000 Anonymous 972718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great fitting specs in your signature color. &nbsp;What could be beter? &nbsp;They will also look fabulous with your cobalt and other blues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972715 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 20:02:52 +0000 Beth Ann 972715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are so warm and refreshing, Suz!&nbsp; I think the color gives a little brightness without detracting from your lovely face.&nbsp; The fact that they are somewhat similar in shape to your current frames could be a plus in that they maintain a signature look, and "new glasses" won't be the first thing people notice when they see you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972713 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 19:58:37 +0000 Suz 972713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank you for those links! I <b>LOVE</b> your specs, Cathy!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, Angie. I am pretty sure I'm going to enjoy these as much as I enjoy the black ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972710 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 19:55:19 +0000 Angie 972710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And here is our beautful Cathy modelling them, Suz! First pic top left: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/07/29/choosing-the-perfect-frames-for-your-eyeglasses/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/07/.....yeglasses/</a></p> <p>We had such fun that day, Cathy. I miss you! And I LOVE your burgundy hair.</p> <p>Suz, you are gorgeous in your two pairs of specs!!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972706 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 19:50:13 +0000 cciele 972706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I was lucky enough to go frame shopping with Angie and she picked out the Bevels for me (attached -- they are darker in person)! First frame she pulled out, and it was the best :)</p> <p>I think Bevels work well for people with small or narrow faces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972606 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:34:10 +0000 Suz 972606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, everybody. It sounds as if these are keepers. I do like the fit enormously, and they are fun and will look good with all my fuchsias and purples and blues. BTW, the fronts are also red -- it is only the sides that are charcoal grey (they call it granite) and the insides are shocking pink (that they call fuchsia). I guess the overall effect is dark fuchsia.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972589 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 17:19:50 +0000 Glory 972589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ones that you purchased and vote keep. To my eye they are different from your current ones in several ways. It is nice to have more than one pair to select from and these will fit the bill nicely. Plus you mention your current ones are not 100 % comfortable. For that reason I would not invest in making them into sunglasses - I would keep as an alternate.&nbsp;&nbsp;I do like the wayfarer ones but not as much as the ones you purchased.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972533 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:14:26 +0000 Karie 972533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I have the same sugar eye for the cat's eye frame! I love that style on you, but they could be a tad narrow. I love #1! I'm glad you chose those.&nbsp;</p> <p>My black framed specs also look darker in photos than they do IRL. I don't know why that is, but I'm always quickly taking them off when cameras are around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972432 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 06:31:45 +0000 Scarlet 972432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it was a great choice. I love the shape and color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972275 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:33:52 +0000 catgirl 972275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them!&nbsp; And I think those of us who wear our glasses as accessories (as well as to see, of course) actually have that "THIS IS IT!" instinct.&nbsp; When I go in our local boutique, the first pair I'm drawn to is inevitably the one that turns out to be best... I wish that were the case with the rest of my life!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972274 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:33:45 +0000 Jaime 972274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz before I read the comments I have to say I immediately loved these on you and seeing them with your other options and old specs (which I also like, don't get me wrong!) I feel confirmed. I will now read the comments and sheepishly hope you have not decided to return them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972261 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 01:18:31 +0000 Suz 972261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Fun! A Bevel cousin! The fit seems really good on my face for some reason. Must be on yours as well, Cathy!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972213 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:51:26 +0000 cciele 972213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new ones a lot Suz! The color is wonderful. You'll have fun with the pink. My glasses are similar Bevels but have a bright red on the inside </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972207 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:37:11 +0000 rae 972207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new ones, Suz! They will be a nice change from the black when you want it. I think it was Diana who got the same glasses in two colors... the color will change up the look plenty IMO. I do not like the smaller ones on you at all... though maybe the others just make 'em look bad because they are so perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972196 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:15:43 +0000 Suz 972196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Vicki, I love those!&nbsp;</p> <p>I actually was very tempted by a Wayfarer spec that is similar! I'm still tempted, to tell the truth. (See pic, below.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, thank you for taking the time to weigh in. I agree with you about my current specs -- for some reason the shape is just great. &nbsp;I was worried the new ones might be too similar. They aren't identical, but pretty close. Still, the colour and fabrication make them feel unique to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I know that some Fabbers feel the black of my current specs&nbsp;is too heavy for me. And I understand that reservation. All I can say is that in real life, the effect is actually much lighter than you might think, based on photos alone. As Mr. Suz says, the bright white insides do something magical to these glasses. We both really like the way they look.&nbsp;<br /><b><br />BUT</b>, the bridge (even with some adjustment) is a bit too wide for me, which means I can only wear them for limited periods without discomfort. And&nbsp;they definitely look best when I am wearing darks, or high contrast outfits. They don't really work as well with softer or more muted&nbsp;ensembles. I find that I almost need to "bookend" them (or that I use them to bookend) if that makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the granite/fuchsia might be a little easier to wear, while at the same time being quite funky. IRL that inner pink is <b>really bright.&nbsp;</b>It makes a definite statement, and seeing me, <i>nobody</i> would imagine that I was trying to blend into the background. At the same time, the granite is a bit softer and more consistent with my overall colouring than the black is, so I might have an easier time making these work with some of my mid toned outfits.&nbsp;</p> <p>Astrid, now that a few others have weighed in, I will tell you that I agreed that the blue ones seemed a bit narrow to me, as well. They were borderline, though, and I did like them better than an even wider pair that I tried. And I thought the colour was nice.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks again for your thoughts everyone. I will get these made into my prescription and give them a whirl!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972192 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:08:29 +0000 lyn* 972192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the new ones that you picked - they look very nice, and I appreciate the strong pull of certain glasses!! :)</p> <p>#7 is so fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972178 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:37:11 +0000 Vicki 972178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Er, um, I rather like #7 on you! &nbsp;It's quirky and fun, but if it doesn't work with your prescription, then it's a no-go. &nbsp;</p> <p>I love your first choice and it's equal to your second choice ones, because there's a delicateness to them I like along with their color (are they blue?).</p> <p>When you're in the mood for more coverage and gingham, I've attached a photo of your next pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972176 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:35:41 +0000 Angie 972176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you bought them, Suz! They look stunning! The colour is perfect :)</p> <p>My favourite shape on you is hands down the black that you already own - #5. The new ones are a nice complement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972161 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:06:39 +0000 Parsley 972161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say go with your gut!<br />Those first ones look great on you, and I love the color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972157 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 22:02:33 +0000 Suz 972157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same sugar eye, Adelfa! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972154 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:58:11 +0000 Adelfa 972154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new glasses look great. &nbsp;I really love the second style, but that may be because I have a lifelong sugar eye for cateye frames. I do think they look so cute on you. With everything looking so good, definitely go with what feels right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972150 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:53:20 +0000 Anonymous 972150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972149 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:47:17 +0000 Suz 972149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL. The round ones I could not wear even if I wanted to, due to my high prescription.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you both!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972147 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:45:58 +0000 deb 972147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the pair you brought home and if they make you happy, I say keep them. #7 is a definite 'no' from me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-another-specs-question#post-972146 Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:43:41 +0000 Astrid 972146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still love #1 on you. I really like the color of #3 and I love the shape of these, they follow the line of your brows more than #1. But - and that might only be me - #3 look a smidge too narrow for your face. If you're striving for perfection. #7 reminds me of the specs my mum is wearing in pics from back when I was little, in the early 90s? </p>