https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:13:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376307 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:27:11 +0000 Angie 1376307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun to see you try on new frames, StaysFit.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 is the best shape. #2 droops a little on the cheekbone, which is unflattering to my eye.&nbsp;But #1 is still too heavy and dark for your complexion. I support the decision to keep on looking. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376301 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:20:38 +0000 Nastia 1376301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wote for #2 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376199 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:37:07 +0000 unfrumped 1376199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on looking! I think a framed as opposed to frameless will totally modernize your look.<br /> None of these are " the one" but you're getting there.<br /> Look for something like # 1 but a tad lighter and even smaller meaning not too low on the cheek. See how the nose bridge on # 1 is higher and straighter? That is more flattering than the others. ( # 1 most, #2next# 3 least. Also same order for lens size being too much below your eye and hitting cheek) Hone in on shape shape shape and get them to order others colors for you to try- often there are more available. I agree that "color" is often unpredictable as to how it will translate in a frame- sometimes a light lining color makes a difference, or a tortoise or subtle pattern or shimmer- so once you find the right shape or shapes, you should be very open to trying a range of colors, , as you can't always tell by what it's called or how it looks on the wall or photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376184 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:55:11 +0000 Lynne 1376184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Tom Ford (#2) are my favourite, very closely followed by Prada (#1).....I would like to see a lighter tortoiseshell on you but there are not a lot around at the moment......I think these will work brilliantly as long as you have lip colour on to balance them.&nbsp; Keep posting more pics :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376174 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:38:04 +0000 Astrid 1376174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're going to keep looking, because I think these frames are just "too much" for your features. I would say something in a lighter color and smaller too. Oh and I don't think you have to match your frames color with your outfit at all, just get one that suits your coloring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376159 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 08:57:37 +0000 Staysfit 1376159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! &nbsp;I so appreciate all the feedback. &nbsp;I plan to keep looking so I will probably post some more frame pictures in a few days. &nbsp;I found a frame shop in Rochester NY, but that is around 2 hours from where I live. &nbsp;I have to find the &nbsp;time to drive there. &nbsp;They seem to have a wider variety of good frames than most of the shops around here. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376138 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 06:33:22 +0000 Marley 1376138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that you can do better than these so I'm glad that you are going to keep on looking! &nbsp;I like the fact that #3 has thinner frames than the other two - how about trying the shapes of #1 and #2 - but with thinner frames? &nbsp;I don't think that&nbsp;a light colored frame would look all that good on you&nbsp;because (as you said) you need to have a higher contrast - but you never know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376108 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:22:47 +0000 abc 1376108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 best followed by 2. 3 looks too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376096 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 04:07:50 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1376096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shapes of 1 and 3 best on you, but they do seem a little wide to me. It could be the camera angle, though. I also like the color of 3; the others seem a little dark. <br />Choosing glasses can be so hard! I rely heavily on the expertise and opinions of the sales people, so I do find it helpful to go to a few different shops. It's amazing how different the advice can be from one sales person to the next. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376089 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:54:38 +0000 Missey 1376089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 1 the most, 2 is a close runner up.&nbsp; Get both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376051 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:00:32 +0000 Jaime 1376051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first reaction is I like #2 the best but it is hard for me to judge close ups so I am poised to change my mind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376009 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:13:47 +0000 Carla 1376009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another who likes the shape of #1 the best, but the slightly lighter colour of #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376008 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:12:47 +0000 Staysfit 1376008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can look in more shops also! I'm just starting. Im not in a hurry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376006 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:08:49 +0000 Staysfit 1376006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am likely to purchase two pairs. One for everyday and one for fun. I can go back and try some lighter colors. The lavender pair was nice. I was trying to find something to increase contrast, but perhaps I can do that more subtlety. The shop I was in had a lot of black frames. Definitely not my color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1376004 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:07:30 +0000 Sal 1376004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting but daunting task!<br />I like the shapes of 1 and 2, to me 3 is too large.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375996 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:50:34 +0000 Karie 1375996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another fan of #1. Will these be your only pair? If so, I'd like to see some lighter frames on you first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375983 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:36:53 +0000 Suz 1375983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape of #1 best, also. I am not sure about the colour simply because the reproduction on my laptop tonight is not the greatest.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shopping for specs takes a while, but you will find your perfect pair!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375978 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:34:26 +0000 Kari 1375978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like the shape of #1 best by far, and see I'm in the minority so far. I like the way the upswept corners flatter your cheekbones, and the lighter color brings out thr color in your eyes well.<br /> The other two seem a bit too large. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375975 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:33:40 +0000 deb 1375975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the shape of #2 but would like to see&nbsp; a lighter color. The dark colors seem very harsh on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375972 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:30:33 +0000 merwoman 1375972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit - I think you are narrow in the temple area - similar to me. I'd recommend trying a line like LaFont or Face a Face. #2 works - but I think you can do better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375963 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:19:33 +0000 marianna 1375963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 best… the others seem too large for your face. I'd be curious to see a more delicate frame for you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375961 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:17:35 +0000 Staysfit 1375961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How is the shape? Am I on the right track shapewise? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375960 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:16:23 +0000 Anonymous 1375960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 on you. It totally suits you. The third pair seemed just a tad bit large on your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375950 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:08:36 +0000 Elly 1375950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3 is my favorite color--- that said, I'd like to see something lighter on you. Lilac sounds good and don't worry about the colors you could wear with your glasses . . . . on your face colored specs are like lipstick, a face brightening jewel! Mine are purple, a color I rarely wear. </p> <p>I like the shape on 2</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-some-new-glasses#post-1375942 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:01:21 +0000 Staysfit 1375942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had many suggestions that I update my glasses and recently Angie made the same suggestion. &nbsp;I started my hunt today at a local shop which carries some upscale frames. &nbsp;I looked at numerous frames with the help of the Optician. &nbsp;I think she had the right idea of what I was looking for. &nbsp;Here are the best of what I was able to find. &nbsp;I tried frames in some of the colors that have been suggested. &nbsp;I want you all to know that green did not work for me. &nbsp;Neither did blue, or certain shades of plum. &nbsp;I found one pair in a light lavender that looked great, but they were light, and may not do what I need. &nbsp;I found another &nbsp;pair, with orange temples that were good, and we didn't photograph them. &nbsp;I think they may be overly limiting in terms of what I could wear with them</p> <p>. &nbsp;<br />Here are the best so far.<br />1. &nbsp;Purple tortoise Prada frames<br />2. &nbsp;Purple on top, Light golden brown on bottom - Tom Ford<br />3. &nbsp;I think these were the Dior frames with interesting grey blue temples.<br />I have a favorite but I'm not sharing which. &nbsp;I would like to hear from you first.<br />Thanks for looking and for your opinions! &nbsp;If you have suggestions of what direction I should go in please let me know!</p> </p>