https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:29:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974182 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:21:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1974182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what you’re wearing in pic 2. They seem intentionally large and boxy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974171 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:17:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1974171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I have two pairs in current rotation. Plus a pair of sunglasses, and a pair of sport glasses for bicycling. I generally wear fashion frames for a couple of years, sometimes more, before I begin to feel they aren't as current feeling anymore. Right now I still have at least two pairs that I think I could wear, style-wise, but I just always wear the two most recent because I like them best. <br /></div><div>I've often thought of refilling a pair of frames with a new prescription, but when it comes down to it, I have chosen not to. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974136 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 14:52:35 +0000 Angie 1974136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Gretchen</b>, thank you! YOU ARE SUPER CUTE. I love your freckles and pretty smile.&nbsp;</p> <p>My two cents, and FWIW:&nbsp; <ul> <li>The burgundy colour looks the best. Wow on you. #3</li> <li>There is room for improvement in the shapes. Not as flattering as it could be. The bottom outside corners of the frames droop down - and don't lift. Too square and wide. The brown - #1 - droops the least of the three pairs.</li> <li>You might find this guide helpful:</li> </ul> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/08/10/how-to-select-fabulous-eyewear/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/08.....s-eyewear/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974053 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:09:44 +0000 Mirta 1974053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually have a check-up with the ophtalmologist every 4-5 years. That's when I update the specs. I always have only one pair and I take care they suit my colouring and are either simple or retro. The latter seems to be more interesting stylewise. For the last 4-5 years I've had modern retro cat eyes and I'll be sorry to let them go (they are done), but I'm looking forward to choosing a new pair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974044 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:47:55 +0000 Gigi 1974044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faves are pic 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1974041 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:08:50 +0000 Gretchen 1974041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great feedback - thank you! </p> <p>Angie - at your request, I’ve uploaded pictures (my first time posting pics on the site!)</p> <p>Kari - loved seeing your options. I think you and Roberta win for most pairs.</p> <p>FashInterna and Rachlou - love the suggestions, and Ladypainter and CJh- I agree with asking the tech, or going for more cutting edge... I’m strongly tempted to get an outlandish color just because!</p> <p>ChrisM - I hadn’t heard of frameless being aging. I had a pair w gold rims when I only needed them for driving, and loved the idea that they were more like jewelry. </p> <p>Anchie, Staysfit, Astrid, Cardiff Girl and LisaP - thanks for your answers. I think we all have at least 1 extra pair somewhere.</p> <p>Bijou - I wish I could do contacts, but I’m one of those people who can barely tolerate eye drops, much less touching my eye. You should see the shenanigans my optometrist goes thru to do an exam for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973848 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:01:02 +0000 Angie 1973848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lyn67,</b> YES. I'm having the lenses put in now. Fetch them on Wednesday. EXCITED.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Suntiger,</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973828 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:16:59 +0000 lyn67 1973828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, <b>Angie</b>, are the new&nbsp; red ones the&nbsp; same as your current dark brown frames? Can't wait to see them in action.<br />Specs are priecier than gold unfortunately:-((, but it is said specs wear out in&nbsp; 2 years anyway (the hardware) -and will probably need new prescriptions, too- but I always keep the older ones for backup.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973731 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 01:56:41 +0000 Roberta 1973731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have six pairs right now, including one set of Transitions, and a packet of slip on/clip on shades. I need to get another pair of Transitions as mine feel a bit dated after four years. All of them tend to the same shape; rectangular with a bit of uplift at the temples, but vary widely in color. I think of them as face jewelry, and since I have to wear them most of the time, i want them to be as flattering as possible. They're not terribly fashion-forward, but then theyre not terribly expensive either. BTW, I wear progressives, and I buy them online for about $125 each. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973703 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:12:48 +0000 Cee 1973703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two sets... One pair are so old, they're rather useless and I can only see stuff from the 1990s with 'em !</p> <p>...Hmm, do binoculars count ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973678 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 21:29:40 +0000 Anonymous 1973678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great collections Kari and Angie! So fun :)<br /> Im boring with my specs, just replace as needed for rx, and in low contrast browns. But i only wear them for driving or other long distance. I also got prescription sunnies last time which i wear a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973616 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 18:08:51 +0000 Angie 1973616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear specs daily. My sunnies have prescription lenses too. I think your specs need to make the BEST statement if you wear them all the time. See Finds for my current collection.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd like to see your specs up close and on you, <b></b><b>Gretchen - </b>in order to give you my best 2 cents.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973509 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 04:29:08 +0000 Gigi 1973509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't speak from my own experience, because I wear contacts, but I have a friend who wears glasses and considers them an integral part of her style. She has four pairs, three in very striking colors (pink, purple, and teal), all in the same unusual design, and then one pair that is very conservative with an almost-unnoticeable frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973456 Sun, 11 Nov 2018 00:25:46 +0000 Anonymous 1973456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to have at least one more pair in rotation , but insurance coverage here (for both DH and me) only allows replacements every second year, and for a relative pittance at that ($250). Because we have dual coverage now, we can get up to $500 each covered now, which will make buying new glasses a little more palatable. &nbsp;Progessive lenses are $$$ ! I'd love a pair of prescription sunglasses one day too. &nbsp;I wonder though if I'm overpaying for my frames...but I'm of course always drawn to the more interesting (and hence pricier) &nbsp;collections that opticians offer and don't go to the cheaper places that do the run-of-the -mill stuff. &nbsp;I currently have 2 pair of my prescription glasses (only wear one in public and they stay in my car for the most part) ,and then a plethora of cheap readers strewn all over the house &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973446 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 22:26:32 +0000 Kari 1973446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m a fan of having a lot of flexibility but prioritize quality over quantity. Because my prescription stabilized and my insurance helped subsidize it, I have four pairs plus one pair of sunglasses, collected slowly over a 7-year period, and I switch off regularly but not necessarily daily. It depends on what I’m in the mood for. I wear my chartreuse and bronze rectangular specs more sparingly as they are older, and the shorter frame isn’t always the best when I’m on a computer. My emerald plastic pair survived a chomp by my dog a couple years ago that required a lens replacement, and I love them. Currently I’m wearing my purple cat-eyes or teal titanium specs most often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973434 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:43:53 +0000 Cardiff girl 1973434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two pairs.The pair I wear every day and my spare pair that I wear when I can’t find my regular pair!I would love to be more creative with my eyewear but glasses are very expensive and I find choosing new frames very stressful so I only update when my prescription changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973418 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:35:44 +0000 ladypainter 1973418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Gretchen,<br /> I have extreme myopia, and started wearing progressive lenses about 6 years ago for that midlife “short arms” problem.<br /> I buy one set of frames for indoors, and one pair of Rx sunglasses.<br /> Budget-wise, I NEVER compromise on lenses—I buy current-gen polycarbonate, *all* the special coatings (reflection, UV, scratch-resistance), pay extra for the lens grind with the smallest distortion zone around the lens edge, etc. That means I often use the same frame for one or more refills of my Rx, depending on how well the frames are holding up (I sleep in my glasses).<br /> To get more style longevity from my frames, I try to go slightly cutting-edge design, so that by the time I’m ready to switch frames, they are mainstream. I used to like Face-a-Face brand frames when I was working, and had lots of disposable income. BTW, did you know that Luxottica owns almost all of the eyeglass brands on the market?<br /> Something to think about: those mass-market chain opticians have an accuracy-variance tolerance of up to 10%. It may be worth your while to stick with the optician service offered by your optometrist or ophthalmologist’s office. I found this out the hard way—10% wrong is well over a diopter’s difference for my Rx, &gt;:-( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973383 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:45:23 +0000 Staysfit 1973383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love glasses frames and replace them every one to two years in multiples. I have three right now for day wear and two pairs of sunnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973374 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:57:43 +0000 Bijou 1973374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear contact lenses because they are far more comfortable than glasses. I hate the feeling of glasses on my face - a sort of heaviness that I thoroughly dislike. </p> <p>I do have glasses that are Tiffany frames with black on the outside and tiffany blue on the inside. They are lovely, but look best when I am wearing dressy black outfits. They look too sleek and sophisticated to work with casual summer outfits. When I wear glasses I have to dress around them. If contact lenses were not an option for me, I am sure I would have a large collection of glasses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973371 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:46:05 +0000 anchie 1973371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My insurance plan covers for one pair every two years and this is not nearly enough. I need at least 3 different pairs at any time - progressive lenses, prescription sunglasses and computer glasses. I made all three this year and don’t think will wait for 2 years to get a new pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973369 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 14:39:13 +0000 Astrid 1973369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear glasses daily and usually have only one pair, keeping the&nbsp; old as a backup in case there's a problem with the pair I have right now. I usually look for a new pair every three to four years, depending on wear and how much I like the frames. I've also had just the lenses changed out a few times and kept the frames if I liked them. My current frames are about three years old now and I feel like looking for a new pair soon. But I like the ones I have right now very much, so I'll be glad to have them as backup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973356 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:54:03 +0000 cjh 1973356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve had new glasses every two years for 30 years. I feel my best strategy is that I always ask the technician to help me pick something trendy. Some frames have been more favorite than others, but I remember receiving compliments on all my frames. I just got new ones a few weeks ago. Best part is I can see better, of course. </p> <p>This time I splurged on two pairs! One is roundish, plastic, dark smoke blue around the eyes and red and black tortoise shell pattern on nose bridge and side pieces (sorry I don’t know the technical terms).</p> <p>The second pair is a metal, modified cat eye shape, purples and blues and pinkish kind of marbled pattern. Very hard to describe. So the two pairs are very different in coloration and shape. I love them both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973339 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 12:08:16 +0000 ChrisM 1973339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get new frames annually, and have replaced lenses once or twice only. Right now I have 2 pairs but im “meh” about them both. I’m pretty terrible about finding frames that appeal to me. And they can be expensive, so I wear them even if I’m not crazy about them.</p> <p>My latest pair are “frameless” because I wanted something that disappeared on my face, mostly for when I sing in choir (contacts are not an option for me when I have to read - I use contacts only when I do stuff that doesn’t require detail vision.). Now that I have the frameless, I think they tend to look a little too granny for my taste, but I suck it up and wear them anyway. </p> <p>Am following this discussion to understand what others do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973337 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:48:06 +0000 rachylou 1973337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve only been tempted by one pair of frames that I’ve owned, to replace the lenses. However, I did that for ten years or something! In recent years, I’ve been getting new frames every year for fun. I wear contacts most of the time, tho, and feel free to let whimsy take me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973316 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 09:03:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only glasses I wear are readers, but here’s my opinion anyway. </p> <p>Now that your daily needs are covered, think about other types of glasses. I have noticed some people’s angst over dressy looks with glasses. Do you have that covered? What about prescription sunglasses? Idk what sports you engage in, but you might want to think about specialty glasses for that. It is possible to get swim goggles with prescription lenses. Or maybe you need shatterproof glasses with a strap, like basketball players wear, or something that won’t fog up in the snow... Just my two cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973314 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 09:00:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1973314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Double-posted. Sorry </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses---how-often-to-changeupdate#post-1973309 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 06:17:43 +0000 Gretchen 1973309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve reached the stage where I have to wear glasses daily. Thanks to a great insurance plan, I can buy a new set of frames annually, or I can save $ and just update lenses. </p> <p>I initially thought it would be fun to play with color and shape, but I’ve realized that I don’t tend to vary my glasses as I do other parts of my wardrobe. Right now I have 3 pair: navy, burgundy, and brown. The navy (the ones in my profile pic) are 4 years old but my favorite of all 3 pairs. I was thinking I would just update lenses this year, since 3 pair gives me an extra if one pair gets lost or damaged, but I also don’t want to be wearing outdated styles. </p> <p>So, fellow four-eyes, how many pairs of glasses do you have, and how often do you buy new frames? Where do you look for glasses style inspiration?</p> <p>EDITED - pictures added (no makeup or styling).<br /> 1. Brown<br /> 2. Navy w silver ear pieces<br /> 3. Burgundy<br /> 4. All 3 pair. </p>