Glasses frames - YouLookFab Forum

I mainly wear contact lenses because they are just so easy for me. My eyes never seem to get irritated and I love having perfect vision.

However, I do like keeping my specs up to date with my prescription. Unfortunately I am very short sighted, which means that I have to try to get rather small frames - which at the moment is a real challenge, because oversized frames are the current fashion.

I have a black with a pale blue frame currently (by Tiffany & Co), and whilst I like wearing these with my winter clothing, feel that they look a bit dramatic when I am wearing softer colours.

I have been on a quest to find a lighter coloured frame. My optician got this frame in the day I had my eyes tested, and it felt like the right one for me (Tiffany & Co again).

So I hope you like these new frames. I have to accept that with my prescription, it is always going to make my eyes look demagnified - but I think I now have the best of both worlds with my black and pearl white frames. At least they are sufficiently different that there is no confusing the fact that I have new specs!

I would be interested to know which frame you prefer.

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by Bijou

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5 years ago

Angie

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Mirjana

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I am with Angie absolutely.

anne

I think they both look good on you, though I'm still not all that used to the white style. I don't think those frames look small either.

I wonder if you are more short sighted than me!

Bijou

Angie, so glad you approve because I bought them as soon as I saw these frames and then thought - how crazy, I should have checked with YLF before buying! I will have to wear my pearls with these glasses.

Mirjana - thank you - the white frame is a bit unusual, but I like it after wearing darker frames for many years.

Anne - you are right, these frames are not small as the lenses are 52mm in width, which is the same as my old frames. The light coloured frame does look a bit like safety glasses, but for me one of the huge attractions of the frame was that any overhang of the lenses due to the strength of my prescription blends in with the colour of the frame. It also has some slide bling which is a bit of fun.

Cee

Beautiful !

Alicewonderland

Both look great! I do prefer the lighter frames a bit more, but it could be because you’re wearing white.

Kari

Beautiful. Both are scaled well with your features and a nice shape, I adore the detail on the Tiffany frames, and the white pair really lets your eyes pop. If these are small lenses, it doesn’t show (likely due to the proportions of your face - I’m the opposite and need a pretty wide frame!)

karen13

Very chic - both pairs! I may need to investigate lighter colored frames too, as my burgundy specs are pretty high contrast. I too struggle to find small frames. Small nose bridge, close set eyes and narrow face make it a challenge. I was recently shopping for prescription sunglasses and the best fit was a youth pair of Oakley’s.

taylor

Very flattering !
I think specs are the hardest thing to buy , so you did a great job.
I look aweful in glasses but I need them these days . I wish I could do contacts, so you are lucky there! Something to do with my prescription,

I Love the Tiffany & Co. !

NancyW

I love the drama of white frames and these look great on you. Super with your coloring!

Firecracker (Sharan)

They are both gorgeous on you. I especially like the pearl frames with your sleeveless white dress. I agree that they will be a beautiful summer option!

rachylou

Gorgeous!!

Katerina

I love your new glasses, they are perfect in terms of size and colour on you. And very pretty, lovely details.
Both pairs look great on you and they have a very different vibe, it will be fun to vary.

Jane

Really elegant, and super to have a choice. Well done with buying then and there!

Cee - thank you! I never expected to enjoy wearing glasses given I hated getting frames in my teens.

Alicewonderland - Yes, the lighter frames really make wearing lighter colours much easier. In a column of black, my black frames are lovely and dramatic - they look great - but with a white dress or something soft and pretty, they look a bit jarring with the rest of the outfit. I love your online name - Alice in Wonderland was always one of my favourite books as a child!

Kari - thanks so much for your feedback. I consider you (along with Angie and Firecracker) the absolute authorities on glasses frames - hence my slight buyers remorse at not consulting the forum before taking the leap in buying these. So glad that you do like them as I am always admiring your fab frames and how well they co-ordinate with your clothing, acting as a beautiful accessory rather than merely being glasses so you can see.

Karen13 - I notice that I can go up to a 52mm size in lenses without the frame becoming too big. I am not sure about how people can buy frames online without trying...as the nose fit is something that I need to see as many frames with smaller lenses then would not fit on my face particularly well. Tiffany & Co do have lovely designs. My black frames are 2.5 years old and I still enjoy wearing them as they are quite classic.

Taylor - yes Tiffany & Co make lovely frames, both of these are by them - the white frame also has beautiful silver crystal bling on the side. If you need to wear glasses, best to get something that you love. I have been wearing contact lenses since I was 18 and most friends and colleagues don't know that I even wear glasses, so I am lucky that contacts work for me. Strangely, they don't work at all well for my siblings.

NancyW - that is great that you like the lighter frame too, I have been on a project to wear lighter colours, so these are definitely a fun addition to my project "Lighten Up"!

Firecracker - like Kari, I consider you one of the best wearers of glasses. You have numerous frames and they all look amazing on you. So thanks so much for posting and these new frames do feel right for summer.

Rachy - thank you, I have never really felt gorgeous in specs, but I must say the most recent frames are definitely more like a desirable accessory than just a visual aid. When I think of the horror frames I endured as a teen...

Katerina - yes to having more than one frame! Angie, Kari and Firecracker really helped me realise the benefit of using specs as a fashion accessory rather than something to be endured. I do feel rather "glamorous librarian" in these specs!

Jane - thanks so much - I had been looking for so long I was almost thinking that lighter frames just did not suit me...

You didn't need help. You did well on your own

Joy

I really like both. The light frames seem the best of both worlds as they are dark on the sides.

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