https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:52:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses/page/2#post-2233609 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:18:21 +0000 CarolS 2233609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not yet, Lisa, but I might. My eye doc is at Book Vision, so I started there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses/page/2#post-2233607 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:06:56 +0000 Anonymous 2233607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you gone into G is for Glasses ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses/page/2#post-2233606 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:36:34 +0000 CarolS 2233606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Sally! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses/page/2#post-2233593 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:01:53 +0000 Sally 2233593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm quite late to the party.&nbsp; I think they all look great but there is something about number 3 that makes it a bit special.&nbsp; I think there is shade or tone that picks up and accentuates your eyes more.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233590 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:00:10 +0000 kkards 2233590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol-my current glasses were the 1st pair I tried that day, and the 1st I had tried in a couple of years. But for the Pauli wore before I shopped for 6 months and tried hundreds of pairs. Bur with each pair I just knew. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233587 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:58:40 +0000 CarolS 2233587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right, Angie --&nbsp; they aren't bright red like yours -- the red is quite blue, and not solid -- tints and shades of the same colour swirl together a bit. But the addition of black arms and a black piece across the bridge do make them read closer to burgundy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233578 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:41:36 +0000 Angie 2233578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>CarolS</b>, you are sooooo on the right track! I think your existing specs are burgundy, I think? Not bright red like mine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233572 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:31:52 +0000 CarolS 2233572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie. That means a lot knowing how particular you are about how glasses should fit. Gives me some confidence about being on the right track, at least.&nbsp;</p> <p>Cat2 - you said it. I'll try these on again and look at others, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa-- That is too funny. And IKWYM about glasses being so challenging. I used to mostly wear contacts and went for many years without a backup pair of glasses because I just couldn't find any that I liked (I probably didn't look that hard, either -- but every time I tried, it was a bust) I hope to move a BIT faster this time.</p> <p>Lesley -- So true! I figure I might at least get a sense if one stands out as particularly right or wrong. Or, I get what I already knew -- they all have some potential. And keep looking before committing. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>Carla -- yes, I would like the angels to sing! I want to look in the mirror and say, yup - THAT's what I want to convey.&nbsp;</p> <p>Star, Tanya, Robin -- yes, I can see value in replacing the lenses in the red ones, too. I've feel like I have been living dangerously the past couple of years without contact lenses or another pair of glasses as a fallback.&nbsp;</p> <p>Janet and Grace -- yes -- this is one area where I will definitely be picky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233537 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:34:20 +0000 Angie 2233537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look REALLY good! WOW :)</p> <p>#1 and #3 are my KILLER faves.&nbsp;</p> <p>To be sure, &nbsp;I would also keep on looking. Keep these on your radar though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233500 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:49:58 +0000 cat2 2233500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wait and try on additional pairs. Glasses have to feel right, not just okay. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233496 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:34:21 +0000 Anonymous 2233496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm apparently quite obtuse, because although I see you in person fairly often, I didn't register that you wore red glasses. I quite like the 3rd pair, although they aren't particularly new and different than what's been out there for a few years now. The colours are really nice on you .Glasses are indeed hard, and I procrastinate until I can't any longer .......which is actually right about now. &nbsp;They are always SO expensive and confusing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233491 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:35:04 +0000 Lesley 2233491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 the best but you look great in all three! This is why crowd-sourcing can be annoying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233490 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:31:37 +0000 Carla 2233490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ CarolS - back to say I&nbsp;<i>so&nbsp;</i>agree with kkards. &nbsp;Many times I felt like I settled, but when I tried on the lilac cat’s eyes in 2017 the heaven’s opened and angel’s sang! &nbsp;I didn’t think I would ever find better, but when I tried on the tortoise shell in 2019 I had a visceral reaction that they were The Ones. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Your new pair are out there. &nbsp;Keep looking, but when you feel overwhelmed, step back and take a break. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233485 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:12:50 +0000 RobinF 2233485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first one best but it does seem a little too wide for your face. All three are nice looking to me, but obviously it comes down to which you prefer. I would definitely upgrade the ones you love with new lenses, even if as a backup pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233484 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:12:41 +0000 Tanya 2233484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are the first pair,&nbsp; Since you like your current ones so much, I would try to either change their lenses or find a new pair you like equally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233477 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:01:49 +0000 Star (Lise) 2233477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good but the final pair looks the best to me.&nbsp; I think you should look into re-using your frames if you love them and they were pricey.&nbsp; Frames should hold up for years so that shouldn't be a problem.&nbsp; A good optician should come up with a plan instead of always expecting us to buy new ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233475 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:55:39 +0000 Grace 2233475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel that #1 is too wide and I'm not sure #2 works as well with your brow line...#3 looks like the best fit, but I would wait until you find your dream pair! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233473 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:53:07 +0000 Janet 2233473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be patient and picky and keep looking because you like your old frames so much. I looked in three different places before finding my new frames, and they were so outside of what I normally think works for me! These look fine but I hear you on wanting to LOVE the new ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233467 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:34:52 +0000 CarolS 2233467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone! </p> <p>Kkards, maybe I just assumed they would need to be sent away, but when I commented to both the optician and the SA that I couldn't afford to be without them, neither one corrected me. Still, it is an option I have not ruled out.</p> <p>Stagiaire Fash - that is my thinking, too. I have had the notion for some time that I might like a second pair in green. But I need time to consider how I feel about this shape. Bevel's website shows a couple of other small frames that also come in that coulour, so I might ask about those options. </p> <p>Katerina - good point about the distortion. I did feel these looked better in person. </p> <p>Sunny and lyn67 - thank you! I do think each pair has its merits. I will keep,looking, though, and probabl schedule another try on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233464 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:10:24 +0000 Bijou 2233464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 is my favourite too, but if you are not sure, it is definitely worth looking at what is new in.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233458 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:08:38 +0000 kkards 2233458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CarolS, why can’t you get new lens for your current frames? Ive done this often…because like you i had a pair of glasses that i LOVED…and did want to give up…until i found something else that i loved<br />And a good optical company won’t need to send your frames out. They will order the lens and install in house.</p> <p>my experience with “settling” on frames is that you always feel like you settled, and if your like me and wear your glasses everyday and see them as a part of you, its just a consistent reminder that these aren’t your 1st choices.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233454 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:53:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2233454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the plan to get new lenses for the current frames and have a second pair to boot. But I hope that spare pair is also something you really like, that goes in a different direction than your current ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233452 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:41:45 +0000 Katerina 2233452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all these three, and 1 might be my fave here. Love the colour. I think it is difficult to assess glasses based on selfies as the phone camera usually makes them look bigger (distorts the proportions a little). Since YOU don’t feel like any of these is the ONE right away, wait for the new shipment and keep looking… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233436 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:54:16 +0000 lyn67 2233436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Didn't read the comments nor your thread-for not being influenced on any way possible!:-) Nr 2-is the win here-from my guts! (i meant picties nr 3-4)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233435 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:33:23 +0000 Synne 2233435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 1 and 2! You look beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233414 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:01:29 +0000 CarolS 2233414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Rachy! I felt the same way -- although they seemed better in person than in the photo. Frankly, these all look a bit large to me (even though they "fit"), but maybe because my current pair is quite small.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233410 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:49:15 +0000 rachylou 2233410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 and 3. They seem good fits. I do find 1 a little wide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233407 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:25:40 +0000 CarolS 2233407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Carla -- Those are pretty! Like you, I'm not in a hurry -- especially since I am NOT in love. So, yes, will wait to see the new batch. I might also ask about a couple of styles on the Bevel website. I do like the teal colour. And I like the shape better in person than in that up close photo. But I like my current glasses even in an up close photo, sooo...</p> <p>Lozz - yes, I could put the lenses in the old frame. I have only one pair of glasses, so would be totally helpless when they send them away to get the new lenses put in! And I worry a bit if the frame might start to fail because it is already a couple of years old. Zeiss has a sale where a second set of lenses is half price, so I could get new lenses in the old frames AFTER I get a new pair. Then I would have two pair with my current prescription, which could be good. Or it might mean I would just go back to wearing only the red ones. LOL</p> <p>Thanks Shevia and Joy -- I think the third pair was the SA's favourite, too. As my husband just said, "they're fine". But they don't seem to have the happiness factor of my existing pair.</p> <p>This will take time.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233405 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:15:57 +0000 Carla 2233405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 the best, but why not wait for the new batch of frames? &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>I’m in the same boat with an optometrist appointment pending and my past specs now two years old. &nbsp;I’ve just started wearing an older pair because I damaged a lense on the 2 yo pair. &nbsp;I might just get updated lenses in my 2 yo pair because I really like the frames. &nbsp;I walked around with the new prescription for two months before I ‘found’ a pair I liked - and it was actually YLF friend nemosmom who found them online, and sent me the link!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thoughts-on-glasses#post-2233404 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:11:20 +0000 lozz_oz 2233404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh picking glasses is not easy! I like the colour and shape of #1, they showcase your brows but are possibly a bit wide. Your eyes are more centred in glasses #2 and #3, but #3 hides your brows somewhat. Not helpful at all I’m afraid!<br /> Can you put new lenses in your current frame (assuming the frames are still in good condition)? I’ve done that before . The optometrist obviously wants you to buy a new frame...... </p>