https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 22:44:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845317 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 01:59:04 +0000 Kaelyn 1845317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie--Thanks so much! I will definitely be posting a photo of them on when I get them.</p> <p>Lady--I can't agree more. My wine frames were my first fun ones, and I am never, ever, ever going back to plain ones. I'm glad to hear that you have a collection you love! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845262 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:27:00 +0000 lady 1845262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for new glasses!<br /> Finding frames you love is paramount.<br /> I'm excited to see how these look on you!</p> <p>I shed the shackles of safe frames about 7 years ago. It has freshened up my style in a miraculous way. My frames are a distinct part of my style and since I dived into the world of online retailers I've built an eyeglass wardrobe that is unique and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845221 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:27:55 +0000 Angie 1845221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kaelyn, I'm glad you love your specs. It's VERY important to wear a style that opens up the face and does not droop. I'd love to see these on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845218 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:12:05 +0000 Kaelyn 1845218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Karen, I'm so glad that my post has helped you! &nbsp;I went with safe, plain, brown (which isn't even a color I wear much of anymore) wire-frame glasses for my first two pairs. &nbsp;They were so boring, I can't imagine ever going back now that I've started wearing more unique frames. &nbsp;Adding a bit of color or interesting design detail goes a long way. &nbsp;I hope you find the perfect frames for your needs--please post when you do, I'd love to see them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845192 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:04:07 +0000 karen13 1845192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your wine frames and am glad you are keeping them. The side detail on the new black pair takes the into "special" territory. I can't wait to see you model them. &nbsp;It really is a painful process to find new ones.</p> <p>New frames/prescription is on my to do list. I have the opposite frame needs - small face, close set eyes and progressive lenses which need more "real estate" than is an ideal look for me. I will follow your process and look for frames first. My first glasses purchase 4 years ago was safe and neutral, and I think I'm ready to step it up a bit. Thanks for the inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/time-for-new-eyeglasses#post-1845092 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:16:23 +0000 Kaelyn 1845092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an appointment on Saturday to get a long-overdue new prescription (my last eye exam was three years ago--yikes), and I tried on several pairs today while I was in the store to pre-select a new pair. &nbsp;My plan is to buy new ones and then in the spring, have new lenses with my updated prescription put into my old frames.</p> <p>This first link are my current pair (in wine):<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.framequest.com/serafina-angela-eyeglasses.html">http://www.framequest.com/sera.....asses.html</a></p> <p>And this second link is what I'm purchasing (in black):<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.visionworks.com/eyeglasses/womens/chelsea-morgan/cm-3016/sku11129">https://www.visionworks.com/ey.....6/sku11129</a></p> <p>The Serafina glasses have worked <i>spectacularly </i>for me. &nbsp;They got me to realize that I look better with slightly rounded rectangles than ovals (which had been my shape of choice since I got my first pair when I was 16). &nbsp;I have a large head and a wide face, so I really like the extra space between the edge of the lens and the edge of the frame. &nbsp;More negative space is really flattering on me. &nbsp;I also feel that the overall top line follows my natural brow shape very well. &nbsp;I liked the wine color on the outside and the bright white on the inside. &nbsp;The sides have an interesting cutout pattern. &nbsp;The second I tried them on three years ago, I fell head-over-heels in love with them and didn't need to try on another pair. &nbsp;I still get compliments on them every now and then. &nbsp;I still like them and they're still in pretty good shape, so I'm not ready to part with them--especially because A) it's good to have a backup, and B) their shape is really difficult to find.</p> <p>I like the Chelsea Morgan frame I chose because they're a similar shape and width. &nbsp;They don't have the extra space beyond the lens that I like so much in the Serafina frame, but the rectangles are still wide enough that they don't disrupt the lines of my face. &nbsp;They compliment my brow shape just like the Serafina frame. &nbsp;The black is bold, which I find appealing, though I'll be happy to have the wine frame to switch back to in a few months when I can afford to re-lens them because I like the touch of color &nbsp;Like the Serafina frame, they're white on the inside. &nbsp;The sides have a silver wavy lines and dots pattern. &nbsp;The Chelsea Morgan frame was the last one I tried on today and it was the one that clicked after five or six <i>almost</i>-perfect pairs that were acceptable but had something very slightly off from my preferences (a smidge too narrow, rectangles slightly too sharp, fit well but not enough visual interest, fit great but not quite sold on the color...). &nbsp;I'm extraordinarily picky about eyewear since I never wear contacts and am nearsighted enough that I could survive without my glasses but would have a really miserable time of it.</p> <p>My biggest takeaway from trying things on today was that I MUST have nose pads on my glasses. &nbsp;It's always been a preference because I find them more comfortable than glasses without them since they're what I'm used to. &nbsp;But today I discovered via saying "eh, why not" and trying some without on that my nose is very slightly asymmetrical and I can't line them up properly. &nbsp;Since the nose pads can be adjusted on each side, they work a lot better for me.</p> <p>My second biggest takeaway is that it isn't fair how smashing my girlfriend looks in cat-eye glasses whereas the shape makes me look like an insect. &nbsp;*Grin*</p>