https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 08:07:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-945233 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:05:38 +0000 Glory 945233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some great suggestions from Angie. I love the idea of tortoise shell for you. Let us know how you make out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-945191 Thu, 30 May 2013 22:48:50 +0000 Carla 945191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I have read the articles in the archives on glasses. Although I will do the check-up and get the prescription shortly, I will try to exercise patience in my search for the perfect pair. </p> <p>I would like to do like Angie, and if I can find one or two awesome frames, I will just get the lenses replaced in later years when the prescription changes. That way, I may develop a small collection of fab specs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-945003 Thu, 30 May 2013 18:51:11 +0000 Astrid 945003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Angie's suggestion of softer tortoise shells, I think that would look awesome with your coloring. Good luck and don't give up until you find the perfect pair! I also went specs shopping with the help of YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-944799 Thu, 30 May 2013 14:38:30 +0000 Angie 944799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Specs shopping! How fun! </p> <p>Have you read my posts on how to choose eyewear? You might find those helpful. </p> <p>Try a high contrast, but not black. Softer tortoise shells will work, as will deep shades of red and blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-944653 Thu, 30 May 2013 11:24:45 +0000 TraceyLiz65 944653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so not the person to give advice on glasses, but I do know it is such a personal thing and trying them on with someone to give a second opinion has always helped me. &nbsp;I don't think the ones you currently have are too dark as that is a trend now. &nbsp;Wishing you luck with this! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-shopping-for-glassesframes#post-944556 Thu, 30 May 2013 04:32:38 +0000 Carla 944556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eye/vision check up pending and I'm eligible for new glasses on the insurance plan. I've read the article on glasses, and avidly followed some fabber's quests for their perfect frames. </p> <p>The take aways are: eyes centred in the lens, top of frame follows brow line, outside bottom 'lifts' up. Also, frames shouldn't touch face/cheeks, or be too narrow or too wide.</p> <p>I prefer plastic vs metal, and require bi-focals. </p> <p>Any advice regarding colour? Should I be going high or low contrast? (I think my current specs are too dark, but I got them when I was colouring my hair and it was darker.) I'm about 1/3 white, but it is mixed with the red. My eyes are greenish-gold (hazel). My skin often has a reddish flush due to rosecea. </p> <p>I'm open to all suggestions and anticipate posting some specs pictures in the future for opinions.</p> <p>#1 pretending I have 20/20 vision </p>