https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 22:40:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1687319 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 20:08:59 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1687319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the ones in photo 2 on you. I like the shape, size, and color. They seem harmonious with your face. <br />I like the teal color in 7, too, but I'm not as crazy about the frame shape on you. <br />The sunrise is gorgeous--looks like a Turner painting!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1687211 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:51:37 +0000 cjh 1687211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 4 are the prettiest on - they look like they fit best on your face and bridge of nose, and don't cover your eyebrows, and are the nicest colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1687207 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 17:47:41 +0000 Astrid 1687207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 best. The others look too big to me, but the camera angle might contribute to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1687057 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 14:01:18 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1687057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 the best! Such a flattering color, and I like that the glasses are bigger but the frame isn't overwhelming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1687032 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:11:21 +0000 Meredith 1687032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all.</p> <p>Angie, Deb: Good point about the angle. Thanks!</p> <p>Suz: I have read Angie's guidelines, it's just a challenge to check all the boxes in a small market. When several of you suggested wider frames I just wasn't sure how wide to go. Will take a look at Bevel. Thanks for the tip.</p> <p>Nisha, Sewingsue, ClaraT: Thanks for weighing in.</p> <p> Skylurker: I'm only set on having a colored frame and it just so happens most of the colored options around here are also cateye shaped. I'll continue to try some other frame shapes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686997 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:26:37 +0000 skylurker 1686997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you set on a catseye frame ?<br /> It doesn't follow your eyebrows very well, have you tried other shapes ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686944 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 06:01:10 +0000 Nishaa 1686944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 &amp; #9 on your face.. But that's just me. . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686916 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 04:13:25 +0000 Suz 1686916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous sunrise.. Isn't summer amazing?</p> <p>Now...have you read Angie's blog posts on specs selection?&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/07/29/choosing-the-perfect-frames-for-your-eyeglasses/">http://youlookfab.com/2009/07/.....yeglasses/</a></p> <p></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/15/my-new-specs/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/01/15/my-new-specs/</a></p> <p>I think that might help orient you a bit especially now after having tried some on.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not only is the width of lenses a thing, but so is the bridge size and the length of the arms, and all those factors play into how well specs will suit your face. I am guessing, but it looks to me as if you have a relatively narrow face for your overall size, that is not, however, truly petite. This can be a tough kind of face to fit (I know, because mine's like that).&nbsp;</p> <p>I've had a huge amount of luck with frames by a company called Bevel.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with both Angie and Ummlila. 1. I think the photo angle is confusing us -- I can't really tell a thing about these except I like some of the colours. And 2. Given that, these look too big for your face overall. #2 looks best to me but is not quite "the one."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686806 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:30:51 +0000 Angie 1686806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, Meredith, I <b>bet</b> this bunch of specs looks a lot better in person. The angle of the photo is playing tricks with the proportions. #2 and #4 are best here because the others cover your brows.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686793 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:11:47 +0000 deb 1686793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the angle of the camera is throwing the size off. Can you get a straight on shot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686790 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:07:50 +0000 Meredith 1686790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, UmmLila! No worries. I WANT to get it right and truthfully none of these feel right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686769 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:35:49 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1686769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I'm being a PITA, but I like the colors and think these are too large for your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686768 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:32:19 +0000 ClaraT 1686768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 and #5. You have pretty and delicate features; I think the last two overwhelm your face a bit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686757 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:55:51 +0000 Sewingsue 1686757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #4 &amp; #6.&nbsp; I think it's about balance.&nbsp; I think the glasses that sit lower on your face regardless of the width are more flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686755 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:53:08 +0000 Meredith 1686755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, JAileen and Xtaby. And, yes, specs shopping is so exhausting! I actually feel guilty posting about it and bringing others into the chaos, but I just can't look at the frames objectively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686751 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:49:23 +0000 Anonymous 1686751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful sunrise!&nbsp; Sorry you had to be up so early, though.</p> <p>I like #4 and #5.&nbsp; The others look too big/wide to me.&nbsp; Isn't glasses shopping exhausting???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686743 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:35:38 +0000 JAileen 1686743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>None are bad. I like the one in picture #4 best. The last four look a little too big. I see them before I see you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wider-specs-frames-and-narrower-bra-bands#post-1686734 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 22:16:42 +0000 Meredith 1686734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Continuing in my efforts to get the basics in place before fall shopping, I had my bra size remeasured and tried on specs with wider frames.</p> <p>Although I have been fitted for a bra in the past, I suspected my size had changed due to some weight loss. I had indeed gone down a band size and up a cup size. I bought one new bra and plan to add more during NAS. </p> <p>In my last batch of specs pics most of the frames were deemed too narrow. I read up on lens width (didn't know that was a thing) and hit up Costco and Target to try on colored frames with lens measurements larger than 50mm. Hard to tell with the lighting but they are all shades of purple or blue. Any winners here? If not I will give online ordering a shot as I have about exhausted the local retail options. </p> <p>Bonus shot of the sunrise when I had to be at work before 5:30 am. </p>