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Glasses help please

Karie

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It is soooo hard to pick glasses when you can’t actually see what they look like - everything is a big blur in the mirror! I have a narrow head so most frames are too big on me. I like color, and #1/2 is purple, #3/4red, #5/6 dark purple, #7/8 brown, #9 dark purple.

Sorry, but my hair is not styled at all - these were taken over two rainy days when I was out running errands.

Help me out with your favorite please!

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RobinF

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These are all really nice. I love the colors. My favorite is #1, the size is great and love the pinkish color (although I might be influenced by your coat!). #3 seems a little too big, 5 would be a close second.

Angie

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All good, Karie! You've done splendidly

My faves are the big, yet dainty red frames in #3. The most playful, on trend, and dramatic. The red is YUMMY with your pink streak!

#9 is a no-nonsense classic, and suits you too!

I also like #1. Colour is fab! Shape is more conservative. A goodie nonetheless!

Can't go wrong with any of those three choices.

Carol

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5 and 7. Especially 7. But part of it is the frame. They seem a little smaller. If you want color, you could get a similar style In a color.

Irina

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Love #9. Looks like we are all over the place
Good luck! I picked up my new pair yesterday and hope to do a post on glasses soon.

Vicki

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I love #1 on you. Soft and beautiful.

MsMaven

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I like #3. Bold and modern and a great color for you. #1 is also fine if you want your glasses to be less noticeable.

BrieN

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I liked #5 (dark purple) and #1 (purple).

Do you know the mm measurements for these? Sometimes the retailers can get smaller width in a style - I liked the red ones but thought they looked wide.

JAileen

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I like a classic shape in a non classic color. So 3, 5, and 9 for shape, and then red, or pink if you can get it.

Echo

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I have a very strong preference for #1/2 and 3/4 - the purple and the red. They really brighten your face and you wear them well. They're both very flattering.

Jaime

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I remember the frustration of not being able to see the frames because, duh, I needed glasses to see (I got lasik eventually). It is hard to judge from just one picture but #1 and #3 gave me the best first impression.

Kyle

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I keep coming back to the first pair as my favorite. The shape and color are extra flattering.

I can so identify with the frustrations of shopping for eyeglasses. I’ve been looking for months and haven’t found a single thing I truly love.

Bonnie

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I'm a fan of #7. The light color at the top of the frame works well with your hair color

Karie

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Thank you all for your input!

BrieN, the glasses are all 49 or 50 mm except the red Kate Spade’s, they are 52mm (and they don’t come smaller). 50mm is the biggest I usually go as my face is so narrow.

I’m leaning towards #1 and #3 as my favorites. #1 because I like that the color is lighter and brighter and the style is a little different than my current pair (my current pair is dark purple like #5), and #2 because, well, they’re red! I love red and all things Kate Spade. My worry is that the red pair is too big for my face, and that will be exaggerated when my actual lenses get put in (lenses tend to make my face around my eyes look even more narrow than it actually is).

slim cat

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#1 - slightly softer and easy to do very day. Red pair is fab but ...would you feel like bright red very day?.. Second place #5, then #7 and #9 . All options are pretty and have cool frames ( not easy to choose ).

Suz

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Ooh, these are all good! You did well for someone who can't see! I really like #1 (the colour is great and the size is just perfect). #3 is also fab, although if your prescription is high, those lenses will feel heavy. #9 is also fab!

I'm so curious as to which you will pick.

Sisi

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# 1 ! Their shape harmonizes well with your features. Love that pink puffer!

Kate

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I love #1 on you, and also like #9. Pink is really your color.

lyn67

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For me is the nr 1-but really all good, as per other commenters' oppinions also show!:-)

Jenni NZ

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I keep coming back to #1. Looks awesome on you.
You do have the best smile in that pair which might be influencing me.
Sorry I feel the red pair is too big.

Olive Green

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Number three is a fun statement. I used an iPad to take a picture or blow up my face-shot, when trying on glasses. Really helped

NancyW

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They all fit your face so well, nice to have good choices. The last pair look top heavy to me, although they don’t read as purple on my screen and may be different IRL. I have had many purple glasses and though I seldom wear purple I have found them to be quite versatile. Will you be getting sun glasses? The red would be dramatic and fun as sunglasses.

Runcarla

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#1 is my favourite on you. Looks like they fit well, colour and shape are good.

You’ve done a good job with all the frames. Your eyes are centered in the lenses, they don’t rest on your cheeks, they follow your brow line, and the colours are flattering. Nice to have options, but hard to settle on one when you’ve got so many good options to choose from!

Joyce B

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I love number 1 on you. Maybe you like it, too because you seem comfortable in them?

Star

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Pic 3 I noticed immediately as a preference. Yes they are larger but seem to open up your face if that makes any sense. I am seeing you, the specs are not ruling.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I was leaning toward #1, because I LOVE that color on you. I also like the red ones. Oversized is on trend, so I wouldn't worry about the size too much; they're not super big. But I wonder if you might consider the red pair for sunglasses? I love having prescription sunglasses that make me feel fab.

On second (or third) thought, seeing as how much you love red and Kate Spade, why not go big and a little different? The red ones do look fab on you.

Jenava

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Is this your only pair? If so, I'd go with 9 or 1. If you already have a few pair, I'd go with the red pair!

whidbeygirl

all look good... I thought #1 and #5 seemed to fit best and looked the right size for your face...overall.

Dottie

I did the same thing last weekend! #1 seems to suit your face the best to me.

Style Fan

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I keep coming back to the first pair. The colour and shape look great on you .

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