https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:35:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390553 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:57:34 +0000 Bonnie 2390553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 looks great with your hair and are trendy without being obnoxious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390514 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:01:34 +0000 Carol 2390514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I am all about unusual glasses, and I think that first pair are very distinctive. I think they are great, but you would have to really want that. The next 2 pairs are more typical, and what most people would want. To each their own--they all look great.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390398 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:02:14 +0000 Lynne 2390398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like #1. To me its the right proportion for your face. It will be lovely with reflection free lenses and your fair colouring. Have fun with them :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390312 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:53:12 +0000 Ket 2390312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, lol! Perhaps I should become an editor...</p> <div><br /></div><div>I love this thought: "sometimes the reason we haven't tried something before is that we've stuck with what works!"</div><div><br /></div><div>I actually find this to be true. I do think trying something new can be beneficial, even if it doesn't pan out as we hoped. Angie <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-plans-for-autumnwinter-25--♡´-">recently pointed out to me</a> that "You need the no's to confirm the yes's!" &nbsp;That really gave me some excellent perspective. Not sure if or how that helps you choose eyeglasses, but I thought I would mention it. :D&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For myself, I tried a pair of smaller, very retro-style cat eye frames about 10 years ago. They never, ever felt right or "me" despite the optician loving them on me and saying they were my best pair for my face shape. I have since realized that I really feel and look best in a larger, even oversized, rounded/squarish frame. Photos just for visual example. &nbsp;I'm sharing that to point out that I feel the optician's choice didn't really suit me. Not sure which criteria opticians use to choose eyeglass frames for customers. For myself, I haven't been pleased when I went with the optician's choice, sadly and oddly. Not sure if you've noticed one way or another with optician's suggestions?&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Sorry for such a lengthy reply! Interesting subject matter to chat about though!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390305 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:18:08 +0000 SarahD8 2390305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ket</b> "I like the idea but I'm not convinced" -- you sound like one of my editors (or all of them) lol.</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b> solid reasoning!&nbsp;</p> <p>Still fascinated that the responses are so varied. And that even the pros disagree (the optician's fave #2 was Angie's least fave).</p> <p>I must say that I can't quite get the idea of #1 out of my head which maybe says something. I like the idea of having something very different to what I have now (and unlike anything I've had in the past). OTOH sometimes the reason we haven't tried something before is that we've stuck with what works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390236 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:03:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2390236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 best, and #1 second. I do like #3, but I would favor going with something more different than your current pair. My reason for #2 over #1 is partly the color, which I think brings out your eyes, and the shape, which is different and yet flattering on you.&nbsp;<br />I have a pair of transparent, slightly colored frames, and a pair with more color, and I enjoy having both options (in Finds).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390209 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:36:00 +0000 Ket 2390209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 and #2, with #3 being my favorite. I'm torn on #1. I like the idea of them and yet I'm not convinced by them either.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390199 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:15:41 +0000 SarahD8 2390199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crossposted with you <b>JAileen</b>, ah, the voice of experience! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390198 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:15:12 +0000 SarahD8 2390198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! Lots to think about.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lise</b> good advice, since I already have a pair of frames I am happy with I can afford to be picky and patient.</p> <p><b>JenniNZ</b> yes it's really me! I've noticed that the appearance of my hair REALLY depends on the lighting conditions especially when captured by a camera lens. You are seeing me out of my usual "habitat" here!</p> <p><b>kkards</b> I wear contacts most of the time and have decided to opt to prioritize distance with those. So readers needed for close-up when I'm wearing my contacts. I am on the progressive lenses train, and will get those put in either my existing frames or if I buy a new pair. (I'm QUITE nearsighted, two pairs of frames when I usually wear contacts is maybe overkill but I'm feeling a need for more backup. Of course this is all lots of $$$ so like I said lots of moving parts.)</p> <p><b>Angie</b> oh thank you for the lovely compliment! YES Eyes on Fremont is wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend the optometrist I saw there too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390196 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:14:00 +0000 JAileen 2390196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 best. &nbsp;I had clear ones but felt like a ghost in them. &nbsp;I needed new glasses due to a new prescription, and ended getting a new pair similar in shape to #3, but in charcoal.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390170 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:26:54 +0000 Angie 2390170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have beautiful hands, <b>SarahD8</b>!</p> <p>You're at Eyes on Fremont! My favourite Seattle specs shop :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I like #3 best from these options. I like #1 next!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390163 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:25:33 +0000 RobinF 2390163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought I would prefer the clear ones but instead I like 2 and 3. Hard to decide between them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390151 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:28:37 +0000 Karie 2390151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look good! #2 or #3 get my votes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390148 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:56:24 +0000 kkards 2390148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm wondering why you need readers. &nbsp;I mean I know why people wear readers, but wondering why you couldn’t just get progressive lens. &nbsp;asking as someone who has progressed to progressive lens. Getting old, happens to a lot of us.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390144 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:36:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 2390144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Kkards and Lise.<br /> I must say I can’t believe this is you! Your hair looks way blonder?<br /> I way prefer number 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390138 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:17:38 +0000 Star (Lise) 2390138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What KKARDS said. 1 looks bland, 3 is the best. If you can't choose try more until the One shows up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390137 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:08:39 +0000 SarahD8 2390137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! Ha, so funny that there is such a diverse range of views. I guess I can’t go wrong….or maybe I can’t go right! </p> <p>I feel like #3 are the safe choice (&amp;, or maybe because, most like my current frames). The sales associate liked #2 best. I was really intrigued by #1 precisely bc they seem to disappear— a very different look to my assertive current frames, and something I’m not usually able to achieve since my features are so pale. Not sure how I feel about being an honorary millennial lol!</p> <p>I will definitely take more pics if I go back. There are a lot of moving parts and I haven’t quite decided what to do yet. I also need readers so maybe I’ll take you all along when I shop for those, I will be sure to capture multiple angles!</p> <p>I found out today that I have a birthmark inside my right eye. Apparently it’s pretty common. Who knew??!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390134 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:23:22 +0000 Suz 2390134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to see more photos of all of them because it is hard to tell from these pics, but I'm quite interested in #1. I also like the shape of #3. Willl you go back and do some more pics?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>And it is nice to see you post!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390132 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:59:33 +0000 DonnaF 2390132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m no good at picking frames but just ordered frames like #1. DD helped me choose the same frames in a different color but they were out when I went back to order. They had the near clear and when I sent DD a pic she approved— as I thought she would since she has near clear frames. “Mom, now you look like a Millennial!” I am 72 years old btw. So I guess #1 is the Millennial look, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390131 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:46:02 +0000 Carla 2390131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol! &nbsp;I like #2 best. &nbsp; A 3 way split. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390128 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:01:48 +0000 Lisa 2390128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want really bold and different from your current pair I’d go with 1. They disappear! But if you want something only slightly different then I’d pick 3 which has a darker frame but the shape is different from your current pair. 2 are also nice but seem closer to what you already have.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390103 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:28:56 +0000 kkards 2390103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, so I had the same thought as Jamie, the 1st pair disappear into your face, but the opposite reaction- I didn't like they because <br />they disappeared. &nbsp;My favorite is #3.&nbsp;<div>I hope other people clime in, sorry if this isn’t helping&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390095 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:10:03 +0000 Jaime 2390095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am terrible at assessing glasses with one pic. I like how the first pair disappear into your face - but maybe you want a bolder look. Sorry - hope others chime in with more useful advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/eyeglasses-shopping#post-2390087 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:52:40 +0000 SarahD8 2390087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello all!<br /> I am sorry to have been scarce in recent months but it's been a very busy family time. Hoping things settle down in the fall and I can participate more fully!<br /> For now, I snapped a few pics of eyeglasses frames while waiting for an optometrist appointment and thought I'd ask you all to weigh in.<br /> Sorry for the serious face, no makeup, and being like 8 months overdue for a haircut lol.<br /> 1. Pale acrylic<br /> 2. Taupe squared-off<br /> 3. Classic tortoiseshell<br /> 4-5. The frames on their own<br /> 6. My current frames, which I still like and will keep. Just thinking about having a second pair.<br /> Grateful for any thoughts! </p>