https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:54:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286771 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:41:07 +0000 merwoman 1286771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nodding my head in agreement with Ornella and Angie.&nbsp;<br />Alana - there are websites that will let you upload a pic(like the last one you took) and 'try' on frames. This helped me tremendously to narrow the selection down - especially since I could where my glass and look at the new frames! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286668 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:37:05 +0000 catgirl 1286668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No anxiety!&nbsp; Glasses are fun.&nbsp; Can you go somewhere local and try on styles to get an idea of colors and shapes?&nbsp; Apologies if you have done this - I have been MIA lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286666 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:34:19 +0000 Suz 1286666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alana, finding specs is really hard and to be honest, I think you did an absolutely <b>BRILLIANT</b> job. Even if these are not perfect, they look very nice and show that you have superb instincts. So if you return, go forth in the confidence that the next pair will be even better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286659 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:31:02 +0000 Angie 1286659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. The "arms" of the frames are too delicate. Try a deep red, purple or blue.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wrote this primer for Corporette:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://corporette.com/2011/08/30/how-to-select-stylish-eyewear/">http://corporette.com/2011/08/.....h-eyewear/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286650 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 15:22:00 +0000 Alana in Canada 1286650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie: what do you mean --the temples are too delicate? When I ggogle, "temple" seems to refer to the arms of the glasses--is that what you mean? Or the area where the glasses and the arms meet (that is what I would presume is the "temple" on a pair of glasses).</p> <p>I have never, in my life, returned a pair of glasses. But, I do think I would like to get these right.&nbsp;</p> <p>So, the shape of the top is right.</p> <p>A colour would e an option --a strong colour? A pale one? These also came in &nbsp;purple (pale metalish). There is a LOT of white from the thickness of the lenses which give the black framaes a two tone effect. I'd like to minimize that, ideally, but it is not something I will see when I try on frames, so that's a bit of an issue.</p> <p>Is there a good primer on choosing glasses out there?</p> <p>My anxiety level is sky high.</p> <p>Thanks again, I really appreciate all of your votes and opinions.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them/page/2#post-1286601 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:29:46 +0000 catgirl 1286601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the uplifting shape of the new pair but I think a stronger frame would look even more cool/current if that's what you're after.&nbsp; Not sure how to explain it, but I think you need to go bolder! :)&nbsp; You won't regret it.&nbsp; I liove glasses to be statements rather than blending in, so take my advice with that in mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286588 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 14:14:19 +0000 Angie 1286588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new black specs look a lot more updated than the silver Alana, so good job there. That said, may I suggest looking some more. I find the temples on these&nbsp;too delicate. The shape around your eyes&nbsp;is good though. Your eyes are centered and the top of the frames follows your brow lines really well.</p> <p>I vote try a colour too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286576 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:36:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1286576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have the prettiest smile Alana :)</p> <p>I think your new glasses looks great on you. The shape works well with your brow line and your eyes are nicely centered. That having been said, I hope Angie pops in with her comments. She is such an expert on the right fit, shape and color of glasses. I recently purchased two new pairs and will say that it took me about two months and trying on probably at least 20 pairs, including posting about 4-6 different pairs here before I decided on which ones to purchase. I prefer not to rush buying specs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286561 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:22:06 +0000 Glory 1286561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new ones are terrific and you have made a great choice. They feel modern to me and not at all librarian. Enjoy them and have a great vacation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286543 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:20:01 +0000 Anonymous 1286543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look really good. &nbsp;Are they so different from your previous pair that your eyes are having trouble adjusting? &nbsp;</p> <p>That said, I believe you should return them if you have any doubts. &nbsp;I have found in my life that if I had doubts about an item, for whatever reason, that item was soon purged. &nbsp;You should be 100% satisfied. &nbsp;No compromises, especially for something that you wear a lot. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286538 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:13:45 +0000 amiable 1286538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another "yay" from me - Buying glasses is nerve-wracking, but you did well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286515 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:18:21 +0000 Anonymous 1286515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them a lot on you! They're more modern-looking and have more "presence" than the old ones without being overwhelming. You have such pretty coloring, BTW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286497 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:36:38 +0000 Momo 1286497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the new ones. They look great on you ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286496 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:36:38 +0000 Suz 1286496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these a lot! What Adelfa said.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286491 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:27:47 +0000 Lucy 1286491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Buying new glasses is quite stressful I find! They are a commitment. And expensive of course.&nbsp;Also I can't see to judge the frames. One of the best things about getting contacts was that (ironically!) I could make better choices in frames ...<br />All of that aside, I love these, I think they are more youthful than your older frames, and they really look great :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286487 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:22:39 +0000 lyn67 1286487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the black frames on you, so beeing too harsh is not an&nbsp;issues at all to my eyes! I like the contrast they make on your face, much more trendy and sophisticated. But as Ornella said, they are a bit too small or narrow, for your face. You could go for wider, and just a bit thicker frames of some kind. But I like the new ones as they are much better than the older ones, that's for sure, they also have a happier/smilier shape, wich I think Angie would also aprouve:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286484 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 10:13:01 +0000 Ornella 1286484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd like to see what Angie thinks about these so I too can learn, as I'm on the fence.</p> <p>The new ones are another league than the old ones and based on that alone I'd say keep. But, I think they are a bit narrow for your face and I think you can carry off&nbsp;a bigger and/or more prominent frames easily, so no issues with the&nbsp;harshness of&nbsp;black vs. silver on these.</p> <p>I understand the time pressure about the return window and the holiday, but I'd err on the side of the caution and rather not keep these if &nbsp;was unsure, especially given the cost. If there is any chance you can wait until you return, I'd leave the search for then. The hunt for the right&nbsp;frames is on average a long and tedious one, as many of us know very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286478 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:50:34 +0000 Anonymous 1286478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new ones look good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286465 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:40:09 +0000 Neel 1286465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another yay for the new ones. I quite like the shape on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286461 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:14:11 +0000 Astrid 1286461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great! No comparison with your old ones. And they aren't too 'loud' for you at all, I think they are rather low-key actually. But I felt the same the first time I went from thin metal frames to more visible ones. I'm sure you will get used to it after a few days and then you won't want to go back, with frames as flattering as these ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286443 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:38:32 +0000 Adelfa 1286443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are a very flattering shape for your face and eyes and brows. Not too small for your face at all. I also agree that the thinness of the frames means the black is not harsh. You chose really well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286441 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:37:19 +0000 Jeanie 1286441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the new glasses more than the old. &nbsp;You face looks good in a cat-eye frame. &nbsp;I could see you doing a colored frame too. &nbsp;They may just take some getting used to. &nbsp;Glasses are so tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286436 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:17:06 +0000 deb 1286436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the new glasses look much better than the old. You will get used to them. Go on vacation and enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286435 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:10:10 +0000 Gigi 1286435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the new ones! They are much better than the old ones, IMO. I would keep.</p> <p>Sometimes we just need to get used to seeing ourselves in new frames. The last time I got new frames, I liked them in the store, but when the glasses came back from the lab, I decided I hated them! I was mad at myself for about a week. Then I started noticing that they kind of looked good...and then I switched back to my old frames for comparison and decided that the new ones were definitely better. So I would give it some time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286409 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:04:03 +0000 Alana in Canada 1286409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn*, surely you mean mm--not inches?<br />Interesting--how did you figure out those numbers? I just measured my old glasses: 50cm for the lens (at centre) bridge, 15cm.<br />They feel fine. I am wearing them, now. I want my skin to heal soon--so the sooner I can quit the old glasses the better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286403 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:53:50 +0000 lyn* 1286403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, my lens width has to be about 55" and a bridge of 16"; so for the longest time it meant I could only get men's frames :p</p> <p>I think they look fine on you - how do they feel? I guess you won't know until you get them adjusted tomorrow. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286402 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:51:03 +0000 Alana in Canada 1286402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lyn* are you sure they aren't too small for mine? That was one of my first thoughts when I saw them when I went in to pick them up tonight--I just felt my face was HUGE.&nbsp;<br />When the sales woman gave them to me I actually thought thy must have got the order wrong--put the lenses in the wrong frame. But they had my fitting picture on file--<br />I have to go in tomorrow to get them properly fitted. They only had one optician in the store and three customers waiting for him before me--and I just had to get here and ask you guys what to do.....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286396 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:45:46 +0000 lyn* 1286396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! I've seen those frames! They're too small for my face but I tried to cram my fat face into them anyway - love them, and they look so lovely on you :)&nbsp;</p> <p>It looks like I'll just have to vicariously live through you!</p> <p>Deep breaths... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286372 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:07:54 +0000 Alana in Canada 1286372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, thank you. I feel like I can breathe again. I've had my current glasses for seven years. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-glasses-in-shock-should-i-return-them#post-1286370 Tue, 24 Jun 2014 04:05:56 +0000 Alana in Canada 1286370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy--hahaha, my prescription is in the stratosphere. Drugstore glasses won't cut it, unfortunately.<br />Lyn--the white you see (on the lenses?) <i>are</i> my lenses. They are very thick at the corners. If you are talking about the arms, they are tiffany blue as the frames are from Tiffany&amp;Co. </p>