https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:35:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088585 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:44:53 +0000 nuancedream 2088585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The softer frames from previous years seem to be much more flattering to the scale of your facial features.&nbsp; When I look at you with the heavier/wider/darker frames that is what I first notice, not your beautiful eyes.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.whatlizzyloves.com/2019/09/style-clear-spectacle-frames.html">https://www.whatlizzyloves.com.....rames.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088574 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:38:30 +0000 Angie 2088574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni</b>, you look best with softer frames to my eye. Nothing dark or too wide. Try a LIGHT tortoiseshell, perspex, pink or blue. Your faves from years ago are my faves too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your cheeky yet sweet little grin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088555 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:42:23 +0000 Janet 2088555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this, but I agree with the advice to keep looking, and I also like your old favorites better than these darker, heavier frames.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also have a small face/head, to the point where I can also wear child-size frames, and I am very quickly overwhelmed by frames, even though my coloring is high-contrast. On me, the problem really seems to be too much going on with these bolder frames, given my dedication to wearing earrings and other jewelry, plus colored streaks in my hair. I know you like your earrings and jewelry too, so consider how frames play with your overall look.&nbsp;</p> <p>It took me a while to find my new wire-framed glasses, but I'm thrilled with them. They are subtle yet distinctive. I was ready for a change from plastic frames and these really fit the bill nicely -- they let my features and my other accessories take center stage. Take your time and try on a variety and be picky! You'll find the right ones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088546 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:35:07 +0000 Aquamarine 2088546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree you should keep looking. The ones you’ve shown I think are too big and dark and I feel overwhelm your face. I wear glasses and I dread when I need to shop for new ones. It can be a long process to find the perfect frames BUT it’s the first thing people see AND you wear them for several years.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088545 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:07:26 +0000 Kathie 2088545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the ones that have been your favorites much better. Clear plastic, for all or part of the frame, has caught my eye recently. Thinking of Kari’s most recent frames, in particular, and a friend of mine who recently got some that are a mix of clear and a slightly metallized gray plastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088542 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:25:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lozz Oz- nice to see you! I will look into those as well, tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088541 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:08:41 +0000 lozz_oz 2088541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Forgot to add - I have a small face, so my glasses frames are XS with a small length arm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088540 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:04:38 +0000 lozz_oz 2088540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenni, have you looked at the made in Australia brand Dresden?<br /> They are optometry ‘disruptors’ with an ethical commitment.<br /> They offer a classic ‘wayfarer’ shape in sizes XS, S, M and L. You can change the arms (available in 4 lengths) and click out the lenses to create a multitude of looks.<br /> I believe they are in Auckland (Toronto too!)<br /> Photo of my newly acquired pair and extra frame so I can interchange arms etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088530 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 05:08:28 +0000 Suz 2088530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni</b>, I agree the ones in your "faves" pics work much better. You can manage a colour (vs. clear) but it will have to be the *right* colour and the right size. &nbsp;Your lovely energy shines forth with the right shape/ size of frames! Don't mask it. :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020/page/2#post-2088525 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:56:23 +0000 Cee 2088525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the smaller frames </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088524 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:39:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are my old faves from years ago-in all the decades I think I have liked these the most. And one from today ( I tried two more shops today) that reminds me the most of them of anything I have seen so far, lately.<br /> I have Googled for the brand Suz mentioned and the only store in my large city that sells it is the one that Rose mentioned in Newmarket.<br /> Pic 1: old, 2002, reddish/pinkish tones<br /> Pic 2: old, 2006, exactly the same shape I think, turquoise/blue tones<br /> Pic 3: today in Specsavers, variegated pattern and a smaller size than all yesterday’s.<br /> I may feel a trip to Newmarket coming on in the next week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088519 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:01:34 +0000 Anonymous 2088519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of these frames are too dark and big for you. I have found the same problem and take a small size. This is something that you will wear daily for years, so take your time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088508 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:17:04 +0000 Jaime 2088508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally find it hard to pick frames from close up photos, so I am glad to see you have received so much excellent advice. It is worth taking your time to find the right pair - they will become part of your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088507 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 02:51:17 +0000 Karie 2088507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4, 5, 6, 7, and 9, and I like them much better than your current frames. #9 is my favorite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088495 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 01:39:59 +0000 Anonymous 2088495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your current ones are my favorites by far. With the others I see the glasses before I see you, though 4 or 5 could be nice in a lighter color- a medium blue or purple maybe. High contrast in color, but not in value. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088418 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:25:50 +0000 Suz 2088418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many frames are made in Japan -- I think the company I linked to is a Japanese company. So these will be available in NZ in a good shop.&nbsp;</p> <p>It can be hard to photograph the actual colour of specs. Some contrast could be great but these particular ones (IMO) overpowered you and took away from your natural vivacity. But that was about fit as much as colour -- they are too big for your face.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a lighter skinned person with light hair I found that I could wear a darker frame if it had a bright or white lining. I even had a black pair of specs for a while. Some found them overpowering on me in photos but IRL they looked really good as long as I was wearing something dark in my outfit -- much like what <b>Bijou </b>said. They were lined in white, which is what made them possible. My red/fuchsia ones looked good with everything.&nbsp; </p> <p>I think blue would be marvellous on you, or red. Or else a sort of graphite/ white blend to work with your hair.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088409 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:02:40 +0000 Jenni NZ 2088409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I have just woken up, thank you all!<br /> Gigi, that’s helpful to know you have worn child’s frames, I must say that child’s frame I put on yesterday was really comfortable right off the bat. The brands some of you mention I have never heard of, I guess living on the other side of the world. So thanks Rose for the local perspective too. Newmarket would be easy enough to take a trip to.<br /> A more philosophical question- I read somewhere locally that frameless glasses might be coming back. Part of the reason I looked at higher contrast ones yesterday was because of Angie’s articles about what an important part of one’s style they are etc etc and I thought maybe higher contrast would be a more obvious part of my style? My current rose gold ones are not that obvious I feel which maybe now some of you are saying would be better on me? So I’m confused. Soft pretty blues would make me happy I think but need to reduce the size. Off to read the links some of you have provided!<br /> Obviously more work/looking to do yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088383 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:59:12 +0000 cjh 2088383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3, 8 and 9 are my favorites. Personally, I’ve found that when I’ve chosen less conventional colors, I’ve been happier, but I really need to get the shape and fit right for continued comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088382 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:43:29 +0000 Gigi 2088382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the others: none of these frames wows me, and they overwhelm your face both because the frames are too large and because they are too dark. I would keep looking.&nbsp;</p> <p>Regarding what&nbsp;<b>rose&nbsp;</b>says, I have gotten my best frames from my optometrist's; they've always fit well and looked really good. I would have a terrible time picking a frame out myself. I have the same issue as you with the smaller face and have often worn children's frames. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088379 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:32:47 +0000 Kari 2088379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’d also recommend seeking out petite frames (Suz’ guidance is good - I remember other narrow-faced YLF members having great luck with Bevel.) Most of these overwhelm your face in size or dark color, or both. I’d look for fit first - really making sure they are not too wide or too long below the bridge - and then look at colors the frame comes in. Either a softer, lighter color, OR a light or bright accent (the inner color of the frame in white, light blue, etc. if the outer part of the frame is dark.) It is worth being picky and patient for the right frame.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088378 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 18:26:37 +0000 rose 2088378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From my experience- wearing glasses since teen years- It’s so hard buying glasses when you can’t quite see ! I have found it’s better to visit a ‘serious’ optometrist store rather than the mall shops, who simply tell me how lovely I look in everything. Yes the optometrist store is probably expensive but the advice and time is worth it, especially if wearing the glasses every day. Mines in Newmarket-feel free to do me if you want the contact.<br /> My other advice is take a good adviser- my daughters are ( sometimes brutally!) honest, know me better than anyone and have no vested interest in selling me expensive specs! Now that two live overseas I often take a photo and send to them.<br /> For what it’s worth I like the blue colour in 3.<br /> Good luck!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088370 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 17:15:01 +0000 karen13 2088370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fWIW,I like the shapes of 4 and 5 the best and the color of 11. I agree that you look good with high contrast. &nbsp;But most of the frame colors read too dark for me. In real life the color may show more. And the frames all look too wide. I have a small face with small, close set eyes, and it is very hard to find frames that look good.it is definitely worth searching out petite frames.</p> <p>the measurements on my current pair, Selected with YLF guidance, are 48-16-140. I find the variegated burgundy (called painted desert) color very versatile - it seems to go with both warm and cool colors.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-gryffin-deborah-karie-all--progressive-lenses-for-narrow-face---help">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....nses-for-n</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/round-2-of-progressive-lenses-for-small-faces">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....mall-faces</a></p> <p> <div>Good luck and don’t settle!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088365 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:58:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 2088365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that most of these glasses are too dark and too big for you.l have found that it’s quite difficult to find light frames in lighter colours but my most successful pair have been from a brand called silhouette who make very lightweight frameless glasses.They are not cheap but the after sales service is good.Prehaps these would be worth a look for you if they are available in NZ.Whatever you decide to do don’t rush into it ,take your time to be sure before you commit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088359 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 16:46:26 +0000 Suz 2088359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shopping for specs is really challenging. I know I don't wear them now, <b>Jenni</b>, but I wore them for most of my life and I have a very hard to fit face and also had a high prescription, which meant I needed extra thin lenses and they would *still* be so heavy they would fall down my face, so sizing became crucial.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway...my recommendations for what they are worth: <b>DEFINITELY</b> check out petite frames. Check measurements! For the width, you may be able to get away with slight variations depending on the style (e.g. you might be able to go from a 48 to a 50, for example, depending on the style). But the bridge measurement will be really important. Again, depending on whether there are nose pads or not, you may be able to get away with very small variations there -- but not much.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had two pair from this company:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bevelspecs.com/catalog">http://www.bevelspecs.com/catalog</a></p> <p>Here's what they have now for petite women:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bevelspecs.com/catalog/by_size">http://www.bevelspecs.com/catalog/by_size</a></p> <p>They tend to do a lot of interesting colours.&nbsp;</p> <p>This is ages ago (6 or 7 years) but here was one pair. Obviously their offerings would be different now; this is an older style. I found they had quite a few styles that fit my face. I have a weirdly large head for my size but quite a narrow face and my nose has a small delicate bridge. Also, my cheekbones will often argue with larger frames, so that is another fit issue I contend with.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-new-specs">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-new-specs</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088348 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:56:51 +0000 JAileen 2088348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>10 and 3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088346 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:45:45 +0000 notsaf 2088346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving #5 and #10! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088337 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:37:14 +0000 nemosmom 2088337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been shopping for specs for months, Jenni, so I sympathize with your frustration! I think the ones you posted are all too large for you. :(&nbsp; </p> <p>Are you dead-set on cat shape?&nbsp; What about a shorter, rounded rectangle or maybe a butterfly shape?&nbsp; Vera Wang has a few that come to mind - they are petite in size and come in different colors. Examples below: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088331 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:16:53 +0000 Molly Mac 2088331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I think #5 and 9 are the best of this bunch, I agree with Slimcat's observation that these glasses overwhelm your petite features and distract from rather than enhance your pretty blue eyes. I like Bijou's suggestions and agree that you should keep looking to find your perfect pair. JFE isn't good enough when glasses are worn daily and are such an essential wardrobe element. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088328 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:10:30 +0000 Theodora 2088328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 and #9 are my favorites- #9 lifts your entire face! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-specs-for-2020#post-2088321 Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:34:21 +0000 Helena 2088321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked #3 Jenny and I think it was the colourful frame that appealed to me visually and also for your style and personality. I also like 5; the size seems the best. </p>