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SarahD8

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Hello all!
I am sorry to have been scarce in recent months but it's been a very busy family time. Hoping things settle down in the fall and I can participate more fully!
For now, I snapped a few pics of eyeglasses frames while waiting for an optometrist appointment and thought I'd ask you all to weigh in.
Sorry for the serious face, no makeup, and being like 8 months overdue for a haircut lol.
1. Pale acrylic
2. Taupe squared-off
3. Classic tortoiseshell
4-5. The frames on their own
6. My current frames, which I still like and will keep. Just thinking about having a second pair.
Grateful for any thoughts!

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Jaime

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I am terrible at assessing glasses with one pic. I like how the first pair disappear into your face - but maybe you want a bolder look. Sorry - hope others chime in with more useful advice!

kkards

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Ha, so I had the same thought as Jamie, the 1st pair disappear into your face, but the opposite reaction- I didn't like they because
they disappeared. My favorite is #3.

I hope other people clime in, sorry if this isn’t helping

Lisa

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If you want really bold and different from your current pair I’d go with 1. They disappear! But if you want something only slightly different then I’d pick 3 which has a darker frame but the shape is different from your current pair. 2 are also nice but seem closer to what you already have.

Runcarla

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Lol! I like #2 best. A 3 way split.

DonnaF

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I’m no good at picking frames but just ordered frames like #1. DD helped me choose the same frames in a different color but they were out when I went back to order. They had the near clear and when I sent DD a pic she approved— as I thought she would since she has near clear frames. “Mom, now you look like a Millennial!” I am 72 years old btw. So I guess #1 is the Millennial look, lol.

Suz

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I would like to see more photos of all of them because it is hard to tell from these pics, but I'm quite interested in #1. I also like the shape of #3. Willl you go back and do some more pics?

And it is nice to see you post!

SarahD8

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Thanks all! Ha, so funny that there is such a diverse range of views. I guess I can’t go wrong….or maybe I can’t go right!

I feel like #3 are the safe choice (&, or maybe because, most like my current frames). The sales associate liked #2 best. I was really intrigued by #1 precisely bc they seem to disappear— a very different look to my assertive current frames, and something I’m not usually able to achieve since my features are so pale. Not sure how I feel about being an honorary millennial lol!

I will definitely take more pics if I go back. There are a lot of moving parts and I haven’t quite decided what to do yet. I also need readers so maybe I’ll take you all along when I shop for those, I will be sure to capture multiple angles!

I found out today that I have a birthmark inside my right eye. Apparently it’s pretty common. Who knew??!?

Star (Lise)

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What KKARDS said. 1 looks bland, 3 is the best. If you can't choose try more until the One shows up.

Jenni NZ

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I agree with Kkards and Lise.
I must say I can’t believe this is you! Your hair looks way blonder?
I way prefer number 3.

kkards

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Hmmm wondering why you need readers. I mean I know why people wear readers, but wondering why you couldn’t just get progressive lens. asking as someone who has progressed to progressive lens. Getting old, happens to a lot of us.

Karie

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They all look good! #2 or #3 get my votes.

RobinF

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I thought I would prefer the clear ones but instead I like 2 and 3. Hard to decide between them.

Angie

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You have beautiful hands, SarahD8!

You're at Eyes on Fremont! My favourite Seattle specs shop

I like #3 best from these options. I like #1 next!

JAileen

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I like #3 best. I had clear ones but felt like a ghost in them. I needed new glasses due to a new prescription, and ended getting a new pair similar in shape to #3, but in charcoal.

SarahD8

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Thanks all! Lots to think about.

Lise good advice, since I already have a pair of frames I am happy with I can afford to be picky and patient.

JenniNZ yes it's really me! I've noticed that the appearance of my hair REALLY depends on the lighting conditions especially when captured by a camera lens. You are seeing me out of my usual "habitat" here!

kkards I wear contacts most of the time and have decided to opt to prioritize distance with those. So readers needed for close-up when I'm wearing my contacts. I am on the progressive lenses train, and will get those put in either my existing frames or if I buy a new pair. (I'm QUITE nearsighted, two pairs of frames when I usually wear contacts is maybe overkill but I'm feeling a need for more backup. Of course this is all lots of $$$ so like I said lots of moving parts.)

Angie oh thank you for the lovely compliment! YES Eyes on Fremont is wonderful. I HIGHLY recommend the optometrist I saw there too.

SarahD8

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Crossposted with you JAileen, ah, the voice of experience!

Ket

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I like #3 and #2, with #3 being my favorite. I'm torn on #1. I like the idea of them and yet I'm not convinced by them either.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like #2 best, and #1 second. I do like #3, but I would favor going with something more different than your current pair. My reason for #2 over #1 is partly the color, which I think brings out your eyes, and the shape, which is different and yet flattering on you.
I have a pair of transparent, slightly colored frames, and a pair with more color, and I enjoy having both options (in Finds).

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SarahD8

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Ket "I like the idea but I'm not convinced" -- you sound like one of my editors (or all of them) lol.

Firecracker solid reasoning!

Still fascinated that the responses are so varied. And that even the pros disagree (the optician's fave #2 was Angie's least fave).

I must say that I can't quite get the idea of #1 out of my head which maybe says something. I like the idea of having something very different to what I have now (and unlike anything I've had in the past). OTOH sometimes the reason we haven't tried something before is that we've stuck with what works!

Ket

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Sarah, lol! Perhaps I should become an editor...

I love this thought: "sometimes the reason we haven't tried something before is that we've stuck with what works!"

I actually find this to be true. I do think trying something new can be beneficial, even if it doesn't pan out as we hoped. Angie recently pointed out to me that "You need the no's to confirm the yes's!" That really gave me some excellent perspective. Not sure if or how that helps you choose eyeglasses, but I thought I would mention it.

For myself, I tried a pair of smaller, very retro-style cat eye frames about 10 years ago. They never, ever felt right or "me" despite the optician loving them on me and saying they were my best pair for my face shape. I have since realized that I really feel and look best in a larger, even oversized, rounded/squarish frame. Photos just for visual example. I'm sharing that to point out that I feel the optician's choice didn't really suit me. Not sure which criteria opticians use to choose eyeglass frames for customers. For myself, I haven't been pleased when I went with the optician's choice, sadly and oddly. Not sure if you've noticed one way or another with optician's suggestions?

Sorry for such a lengthy reply! Interesting subject matter to chat about though!

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Lynne

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I really like #1. To me its the right proportion for your face. It will be lovely with reflection free lenses and your fair colouring. Have fun with them :).

Carol

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Yes, I am all about unusual glasses, and I think that first pair are very distinctive. I think they are great, but you would have to really want that. The next 2 pairs are more typical, and what most people would want. To each their own--they all look great.

Bonnie

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#1 looks great with your hair and are trendy without being obnoxious.