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Spec-tacular indecision: help! (Edited)

Kookaburra

In the throes of indecision. Have narrowed my spectacle choices to three: 1/2, 3/4 and 5/6.
I can get 2 pairs as the place has an excellent deal and I need a spare. So which two?

Edit: worried that no-one is choosing #3. Maybe it was the photos? Have added 2 more photos of #3 (7/8) which I really like. They are more tortoiseshell in person and have a gold underlay all over on the skin side: it subtly detracts from their apparent darkness.

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24 replies

Latest reply was from Gigi

Cardiff girl

Veteran

#3/4,then 1/2,I feel that the others are too dark for your delicate blonde colouring.

Sisi

Veteran

I am with Cardiff girl: 3 (I like the way they complement your hair) then 1.

Kookaburra

@CardiffGirl and @Sisi Amazing agreement - actually at times 3/4 are my least favourite as they look very bland with my colouring.

Liesbeth

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I LOVE 1-2 on you. 3-4 second favorite. I think them refined, not bland.

Helena

Veteran

I'm with Liesbeth!

Bijou

Veteran

I'm with Liesbeth too!

I like them all and don't think you can make a wrong choice. However my two favourites are: 1/2 and 3/4. It is interesting that you are not so keen on 3/4. Do you wear lighter colours? If you were wearing white, cream or ivory, I think you would prefer a lighter frame over a dark one.

lyn67

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Wow, all are great shape, fit and color! Am I alone I love nr 3/4 the best easy like that is a part of your face, if you want it be so versatile...amazed on that one for a matter.

notsaf

Veteran

I love the second pair (3/4)!

Theodora

Number 1/2!

Janet

(website)

Veteran

1/2 is my favorite on you, then 3/4.

April

Veteran

1/2 is my top thumbs up.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

#1 and #2 has the best fit and colour, hands down. KILLER specs!

Joy

Veteran

The first pair, then the second.

AnnieF

I like the first pair best - more interesting than the second. But I also like the second pair.

Lesley

Veteran

Love 1/2. The others I like equally--I'd just choose the ones that you feel have the most contrast with the clear winners (1/2, heh heh) so that you feel like you have two different looks.

rachylou

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No question: 1 & 2

slim cat

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1/2 - the most interesting. I'm not sure about 3/4 - looked a bit bland or even conservative on you ( seems practical but ..aging? ...don't know ).
It's more your feeling great or not so that will be a decisive factor.

Kookaburra

I just woke up to all these fantastic replies, thank you!!!
I totally agree that #1 is the winner. I work in a corporate environment and they are interesting and elegant.
Now for the second pair. #2 is a perfect shape and colouring (not really coming through on the photos - but a rose gold). But... whenever I’d had safe, bland specs in the past, I ended up being really dissatisfied with them and I’d ditch them quickly.
I really like #3, they’re a bit rebel and distinctive. They are more tortoiseshell than comes across, and also have a gold underlay on the skin side, which makes them appear different when viewed at different angles.

slim cat

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The pic #8 shows the last pair best - I like slight tortoiseshell look and what you described as "distinctive". It's definitely suited to work-feel elegant and interesting.

Kari

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I prefer 1/2, with the caveat that they are also the frames I would choose for myself from this bunch. The shape is great on your face and accents your cheekbones in a way that the other frames kind of obscure based on where the outer bottom edge hits. I also like that they have a BIT of color contrast but not at the bottom of the frame, opening them up to your face.

Kookaburra

Thank you @slimcat for the dissenting opinion.
I’ll take @Bijou’s suggestion and try them wearing a light-coloured top and see if this changes my perspective.

Anonymous

I like 1-2 most then 3-4. The others do seem very dark to me too.

rachylou

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Yes, no... I still find the third pair not as interesting or pretty as the other two...

Gigi

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My favorite is no. 1. I'm with Kari: I think the darker top of the frame adds some color without overwhelming your face.

I feel like no. 2 is a little bland, as you put it. I just don't think they're interesting enough.