https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:37:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613451 Sun, 06 May 2012 16:43:39 +0000 Suz 613451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agreed, Vix. The new specs, being quite heavy and dark, really require dark elements in the outfit to ground them. And here I was, trying to reduce my reliance on black! </p> <p>Sigh...</p> <p>But eventually I'll find a second pair of lighter coloured ones as well. These really are about 40 times more comfortable than the old, both physically (on my nose/face) and visually (I have a wider field of vision because they are larger). Which is a HUGE relief to me. My eyesight is truly terrible and I could not drive in my older glasses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613398 Sun, 06 May 2012 15:30:31 +0000 Vix 613398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Suz --</p> <p>Here's hoping the new ones go the distance in terms of comfort (I share your pain on that issue)! </p> <p>In terms of looks I actually like both old and new pairs; given your coloring/hair, I have a feeling I might prefer the older ones if I saw you in lighter tones, but with darker tones like your chic "glasses debut" outfit everything looks really harmonious and your lovely face stays center stage. </p> <p>Enjoy the new look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613329 Sun, 06 May 2012 11:59:59 +0000 krishnidoux 613329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Suz, I love, love love them on you. Perfect size, perfect shape on your face and the shade is just what it takes to set you apart and make an impression. I bet you will receive many compliments on these. Congratulations! You look so lovely and stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613162 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:28:17 +0000 Jaime 613162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to say that I love your new frames! Nothing wrong with the old ones but the new ones are that much more FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613147 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:11:11 +0000 texstyle 613147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great! Perfect choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613118 Sat, 05 May 2012 22:53:33 +0000 Suz 613118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank you, one and all! </p> <p>I am happy to say they are more comfortable than the old ones, too, so I am pleased so far! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613057 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:42:27 +0000 Meghan R 613057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie -- people were staring because you look GORGEOUS. Those glasses are so ridiculously flattering on you. *Great* pick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613040 Sat, 05 May 2012 20:03:02 +0000 morethanbeige 613040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new glasses are so fun! Love them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-613021 Sat, 05 May 2012 19:24:40 +0000 lyn67 613021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them! Quite edgy! I also am due to new spec, and no clue what to look for, but nowadays I am also very attracted to nerdy frames, like your new ones, even I'm a blonde noncontrast person myself, too. I guess we always crave a change, from the old ones. (you can see my oldies in my profile pictie, which are almost invisible on my face-and at that time I thought that's cutest ever....now, not so much at all...:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612959 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:49:35 +0000 Yolande 612959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>New ones are perfect </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612954 Sat, 05 May 2012 16:26:13 +0000 tarzy 612954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them on you!</p> <p>(My latest glasses are also black with a subtle white interior.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612737 Sat, 05 May 2012 03:35:45 +0000 ManidipaM 612737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got the geeky glasses! LOVE! You look very fab, that's why there was all the staring going on. I hope, hope, hope you find a burgundy or purple that works too. Such fun to have watch and glasses wardrobes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612662 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:59:26 +0000 Debora 612662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I love them! I think they are modern looking and very chic. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612657 Sat, 05 May 2012 00:51:59 +0000 Kari 612657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new specs are SO fab! I love the shape on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612592 Fri, 04 May 2012 23:16:23 +0000 Angie 612592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I bet the white bits on your frame catch the light wonderfully well :). And people were staring at you because you are a walking work of art! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612578 Fri, 04 May 2012 22:50:10 +0000 catgirl 612578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, you look like the picture of Angie in green at the bottom of my screen! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612544 Fri, 04 May 2012 22:07:17 +0000 Suz 612544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pic #3 IS the new ones, Claire! </p> <p>1/2 = old. </p> <p>3/4/5/ = new. </p> <p>Thanks, Deborah, and hubs likes them, yes. He helped me pick them out, in fact. He finds them a bit large, but that is just because he's not used to them. They ARE undeniably larger than the old, but that is good for my peripheral vision (not to mention future use as sunglass frames, LOL. ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612530 Fri, 04 May 2012 21:58:27 +0000 Anonymous 612530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see these new frames from the same distance that picture #3 was taken from. So far, so good, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612512 Fri, 04 May 2012 21:37:20 +0000 Deborah 612512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I like your original glasses but the new ones are just that bit more modern and have a kind of crispness and freshness to them. I think you look great. I find choosing frames quite an agonizing process so I am taking notes from you and others as you make your frame choices. Did DH like the new ones? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612497 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:45:08 +0000 Suz 612497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly, I absolutely agree. In fact, I was hoping for burgundy or dark rose in this frame, or maybe purple, but alas, it only came in variegated colours like that and Angie and I both felt this would be ALGO for my simpler style. So now, for a second pair, I'll be on the lookout for those colours.</p> <p>So glad you are all liking them! There was some disagreement on the forum when I first tried them out. This is a weird case where I actually think it HELPED to have my actual lenses in the frame. The mock-up lenses were a bit distorting, somehow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612484 Fri, 04 May 2012 20:20:38 +0000 Anonymous 612484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're absolutely perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612456 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:44:08 +0000 Elly 612456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, alot-- then again, they are a similar shape to most of my specs, and two pairs ago I had a frame, black with white inside. I like it better on you though, the white brings out your blue eyes. When you go looking for a second frame I'd love to see you in a burgundy or soft red/deep pink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612448 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:32:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 612448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are PERFECT! My gosh, they fit your face beautifully Suz and I love the white inside - softens the harshness. These are going to go with your fab style beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612436 Fri, 04 May 2012 19:22:30 +0000 Astrid 612436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE your new specs! They look totally awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612415 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:58:43 +0000 Suz 612415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh! Thank you, Angie! The coveted K rating! They feel pretty killer to me, too, so that is very confirming. I do admit I got some stares when I wore them home today. Were people thinking I looked cool, or weird? Who knows. And I don't care. </p> <p>These are the black Bevel frames with the white interiors. The white actually catches the light surprisingly well and makes them seem considerably lighter feeling in person than in the photos. (if that makes any sense). </p> <p>I sent back the Oliver Peoples' frames. They just weren't a 10. I can wait for a second pair. </p> <p>Thank you also for the love for my challenge outfit. Hubby really liked that one, too. He will be chuffed at your approval. Sadly, I had to change out of that outfit for my evening plans because it threatened major rain and I didn't want to get the jeans all spotted. Oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612407 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:54:31 +0000 Angie 612407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your new specs, Suz! They frame your face beautifully, follow your brows beautifully, look hip, and do not droop. They are KILLER. Enjoy! </p> <p>(Btw, I looooooooved your challenge outfit with the white jeans and blue shirt all tucked in with a cool belt. That look is a 10 on you!!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612403 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:50:24 +0000 goldenpig 612403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both! I think the new ones look great and are cool &amp; funky! I too went from thinner wire frames to thicker plastic frames (red and brown) a couple years ago when my old ones broke (I was so bummed), and now I feel so used to thicker frames that I don't think I could go back to thin frames. I feel like thicker frames "balance" out my face better. I think you look great in the new ones! Yay!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612400 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:48:37 +0000 Meredith1953 612400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz,<br /> The new glasses look awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/glasses-old-and-new#post-612398 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:46:33 +0000 Suz 612398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I picked up my new specs today. Please forgive the lousy Photobooth photos; it's all I can manage at the moment. Just wanted to compare side by side. </p> <p>First two pics, my old frames. I bought them, but I was never completely sold on them, despite the fact that the highly experienced optician and my hubby felt they were the best-fitting pair of all I tried. </p> <p>These have never been comfortable for me either. Which isn't saying a whole lot, since I've never owned a pair of glasses I can wear all day without a headache. </p> <p>Next 3 pics, the new glasses. I know they are very strong for someone of my complexion, and won't be everyone's cuppa. But I already love them both for looks and comfort, compared to the old ones. </p> <p>And I figure if I ever get tired of nerdy specs they will be great for sunglasses. </p> <p>Your thoughts - even critical ones - most welcome, as always. </p>