https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:56:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1299637 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:03:20 +0000 Melinda SF 1299637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pair #2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1298697 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:49:44 +0000 pastrygirl 1298697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the weight loss and all your hard work!! I think that pair looks great on you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1298689 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:42:53 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1298689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, you look wonderful!! And I love the new glasses on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1298679 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:36:42 +0000 Melinda SF 1298679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They arrived! Here's pair #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295756 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:05:32 +0000 Melinda SF 1295756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rabbit, I am worried too. &nbsp;yet red was too strong (I would have really wanted it in my last hair color) and blue felt too conservative.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am lusting after specs from these designers but they are a big budget stretch at present (like $700 all in).<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://faceaface-paris.com/">http://faceaface-paris.com/</a></p> <p>and here's a link to a photo of other ones I'm&nbsp;looking at from theo.be. &nbsp;totally inlust with these titanium cateeyes in fuschia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/be/74/58/be745840a6a5e5b97218088349ba554c.jpg">http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg......ba554c.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295755 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:03:50 +0000 deb 1295755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Each state is different and I have a complicated prescription so my cost is more than most. I would call around and get prices. Most places will make lens for you. It is really no different than having the lens replaces in your current frames. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295744 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:49:24 +0000 rabbit 1295744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great 'do, and great achievement. &nbsp;I'm not a specs wearer but before looking at the glasses and just looking at the first picture I immediately thought 'catseye' before seeing the options, because of the lovely shape of your eyes and brows. &nbsp;So the second one has my vote. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>I like the idea of having a colored pair for fun, but am not as sure about the slightly warmer green with your skin tone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295740 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:39:17 +0000 Melinda SF 1295740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>these are very inexpensive specs so I thought I'd just get them in and then keep searching for the perfect pair that's a bit more well made.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's a pic of the warby parker sunglasses I just bought, but as you know they don't make progressives (soon). Just took this so apologize if I look a touch rumpled. :D</p> <p>Deb, did you have a hard time getting your optometrist to make the lens? What did it cost? very curious!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295726 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:18:50 +0000 njw 1295726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the cat eye frames too. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295717 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:13:57 +0000 JAileen 1295717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on the weight loss - that's a tremendous achievement! I also like the cat's eye glasses. They're kind of fun. Please don't get #3. They remind me of the glasses my grandpa wore! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295714 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 01:10:47 +0000 deb 1295714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Melinda. I also like the cateye on you. I have specs from Warby Parker and BonLook. They both have great customer service and a try on policy.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bonlook.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bonlook.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.warbyparker.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.warbyparker.com/</a></p> <p>ETA - I wear progressive lens so I order the frames and have my local optometrist make the lens.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295699 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:50:25 +0000 Angie 1295699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Melinda's brows will probably not be covered when she fits on the specs for real - these photos are photoshopped. (I had the same reaction as you at first).&nbsp;</p> <p>I find #3 very conservative. So my thumbs are down for those specs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you tried Warby Parker? (And thanks for the kind words. You look fabulous).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295691 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:23:48 +0000 Melinda SF 1295691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks angie and all. &nbsp;great to see the final verdict come in. &nbsp;:D &nbsp;will post pix once they arrive. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295690 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:23:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1295690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to meet you, Melinda!&nbsp; You made some great changes already.&nbsp; I am not gifted in spec choices, but I did want to pop on and say that, for those who wear them constantly, I think it makes sense to have at least two pair.&nbsp; There's the practical "back up" aspect, of course, but it seems that they are pivotal to someone's look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295688 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:18:12 +0000 Suz 1295688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is really fun to have two options. So if the cost is not an issue, why not both? And Angie has spoken; she knows her specs! &nbsp;:)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295685 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:13:55 +0000 Melinda SF 1295685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One reason I liked the citron was that I've learned wearing a pixie is a real lifestyle! Any time saved in hair goes straight into makeup. &nbsp;Fun, but some days I just wanna wash and go so I thought perhaps a backup, inexpensive pair of something with a lot of color would be a good weekend choice with mascara, liner, and a nude lip. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295684 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:10:47 +0000 Melinda SF 1295684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all, I've just been so loving all of angie's post and the practical wisdom in these threads!<br />colors: moving to more neutrals on top given that I'm trying to stay darker: navy, black, brown/tan, gray; but I had a whole wardrobe of color before and I LOVE color so I have tshirts in jewel tones: red, royal, fuschia, purple, pink, and even a luscious tangerine cashmere flyaway that looks smashing with boyfriend jeans. &nbsp;I'm on the hunt this fall for the perfect white and chambray&nbsp;shirts to wear as tunics or under cashmere sweaters. I have a lot of cardigans, v neck etc. I wear a denim jacket cropped, red long asymetrical leather, and one black leather jacket with a color. so I have a ton of scarves in all color and lately I've been beefing up my necklaces with colored beads to bring color back to my face given all the neutrals. &nbsp;(I was a dark on bottom person for 20 years, so this really has been a radical change).&nbsp;</p> <p>on the bottom I usually wear jeans, light tan pants, white ankle jeans (my current favorite), and now purple skinnies and a brand new pair of bright red bootcut cords (for fall, purchased on lands' end for $10!). &nbsp; I have new black tube skirt and am seeking some more feminine, frilly maxiskirts. &nbsp;I've got a pinterest board here. (I can't seem to make angie's bookmark work on most sites).&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pinterest.com/bayareagirl/">http://www.pinterest.com/bayareagirl/</a></p> <p>the cat's eye was the most popular choice and these seem big to me for my face (which is pretty wide). &nbsp;but the "real" cat's eye glasses aren't "tall" enough to accommodate progressive lenses (eek, my first pair, what do you mean I need bifocals!?!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295679 Sun, 06 Jul 2014 00:01:52 +0000 Suz 1295679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome from another specs -wearing, pixie-cut wearing weight loss Fabber!&nbsp;</p> <p>Congratulations on the big changes -- you look fantastic!&nbsp;</p> <p>Shopping for specs is a real challenge. I like #1 and #2 on you quite a lot but am not sure about colours. #2 follows the shape of your brow, but I do have a preference for specs that SHOW your brow while following its shape, and these ones cover it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can't wait to hear what Angie says.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe in the meantime you can tell us your main wardrobe colours.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295676 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:58:05 +0000 Mo 1295676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know just about zip on glasses, but my gut reaction is I like the ones on the right -&nbsp;purple? or black? frames. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295674 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:57:41 +0000 Angie 1295674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, and welcome to YLF. Nice pixie 'do too.</p> <p>I echo Caro. The cats eye looks best by far - that's the middle option. Order those. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295673 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:52:39 +0000 Caro in Oz 1295673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Melinda, I love the shape of the middle glasses on you - they follow your brows but I'm not sure about the colours.<br />Congratulations on your weight loss </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-eyeglasses-after-a-major-weight-loss-and-haircut#post-1295670 Sat, 05 Jul 2014 23:43:30 +0000 Melinda SF 1295670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lost 65 pounds this year and I've been following Angie pretty faithfully last last few months as I had to completely replace my wardrobe. &nbsp;but I am genuinely stumped about what to do with my eyeglasses. &nbsp;I've attached my recent before/after shots so you can get a sense of what I'm up against.</p> <p>--I went from a size 22 to a size 10 on bottom, 12/14 on top. &nbsp;<br />--I cut my hair from a curly bob into a lighter pixie.<br />--I feel my current glasses are too masculine with the straight bold horizontal line. I'm 5'9 and pretty broad shouldered/inverted triangle. &nbsp;<br />--I've updated my makeup to fit my pixie as attached.&nbsp;<br />--I cannot figure out for the life of me what my face shape is or how to compliment myself. &nbsp;<br />--the shots of the glasses are ones I'm considering. &nbsp;but I'm getting mixed feedback from friends/family on all of them, so I want to make sure I'm not missing something.&nbsp;</p> <p>Kudos to Angie, without her I would never have had the courage to try on the maxidress you see below, and she taught me how to wear my favorite loafers in such a pretty feminine way that I get tons of compliments on my outfits now. I wear a lot of boyfriend/ankle jeans, flat shoes though not afraid of a chunky heel/sandal, flyaway cardigans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>