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Still looking for glasses. What about these?

CarolS

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Hi all -- I'm still on the hunt for a new pair of glasses that will make me as happy as my current pair do.

Tonight, in a small window of time while I waited for my optometrist to be ready for me, I tried these from Anne et Valentin (same brand as my current pair.)

I like that they're similar in size to my current pair, although a very different shape for me. I've never really considered anything this rounded/cat eye-ish before, but small frames are in short supply. Small frames in colours I like are even harder to come by.

The optician is going to check to see if their other location has any different colours, and if so, will bring them in for me to try. The other colours are mostly tortoiseshell with various coloured arms and and bridge. I love tortoise, but not sure if it is the best options with my grey hair. I've shown a couple along with the red ones below,

I suppose my first questions for the YLF hive are: can you tell from this dreadful photo whether this frame suites my face?, and what about this red? My others are a bit more burgundy -- so they feel fairly earthy, even though colourful.

If the photo is too terrible to judge, I'll probably be back soon for another try on and will get another shot!

Thanks for looking and for sharing any thoughts or suggestions you think might be helpful!

ETA some other try ons

6 - Red Bevels

7 - I forget what these are -- black with blue-grey

8 - Bevel - tortoise with teal

9 - Anne et Valentin Fossette (same as #1/2) -- in a different colour. Maybe this shape is doing something funny to my eyes? The red ones actually looked pretty good IRL, I thought, but the photos are throwing me...

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Suz

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Ooh! Fun!

1. I LOVE the red on you.

2. The shape looks promising but you are right -- it's hard to tell. Are your eyes centred? Is the frame a touch too small? These are not leading questions -- I have no decided opinion. Just can't tell from the photo.

3. I'd wear these in a heartbeat if they suited me. They look like a very wearable spec -- fun without being too kooky, flattering without demanding all the attention.

CarolS

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Thanks, Suz -- I THINK everything aligns properly -- but I was in a rush and didn't have a lot of time with my mask down... But you're right that I need to evaluate fit a bit more. I think these are actually a touch larger than my current pair, but not by much.

I just can't handle some of the really big frames that seem to be 'the thing". I tried on a few others a few weeks ago, but wasn't wowed by anything. I will add a few previous try ons above -- including the same shape in a less flattering colour.

Stagiaire Fash

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I know nothing about glasses, but the one pic here where I noticed your face before I saw the frames is #7. That might be the glasses, or it might just be that it’s a better picture. I would think tortoise shell could be good with multi-color hair, *if* it’s the right colored turtle.
You seem so uncertain about all of these! You probably won’t find the glasses equivalent of that yellow puffer, but you should be able to find some that feel at least as right as your burgundy puffer or your new hats.

Staysfit

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I struggled to find small frames this year also. Large frames are back in vogue this year and they do not suit everyone’s face or style preferences. I found a smallish frame from Morel.

Anonymous

I like #8 most on you. The color is the most harmonious with you. Burgundy feels overly bright with your coloring to me.
Have you thought about lighter grey? DH got grey glasses this year and they work well.

lyn67

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Wow, you just cannot go wrong, how's that possible? I just like them all, for various reasons, all, so not really helpful, I'm sorry, maybe the 1&7 the most....but really all suit you (except maybe nr 9?) color and shapewise, too! Then there are tortoiseshells in cooller shades, too, if really wanted...:-)

Star

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Like ST I also find 8 the most harmonious color.

Janet

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I like 8 the most of these. Something about the shape of the catseye frames seems a little off, to my eye. I like the shape of 7 in theory, but they seem to sit a little low and I’d like to see a slightly lighter color in them. They might be a bit heavy for your features.

Glasses are challenging! Yes, larger frame styles seem to be trending right now, which also put me off when I was searching, but don’t rule them out without maybe trying a couple of styles— I found that my larger frames worked well once I tried them in a soft (ie, transparent) color!

cat2

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I think you have found a brand to stick with, these aren’t overwhelming like some of the prior rounds. I like the red if you want a cheery pop of color, and am with you on the tortoise not being the best direction. I also have transitioning hair and am moving away from my go to tortoise. I ended up picking a cooler color mix with a pop of color. Does your frame maker also have a different pattern that isn’t as yellow? If so, that might be an option as well.

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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At a glance, I thought photos 1 and 7 really showcase your eyes and make them pop!

My questions for you: 1) If the frames you like are a similar color to what you already have, are you good with that? (assuming you'll continue to wear your current pair) and 2) How will any of the frames you're considering play with the colors in your wardrobe?

slim cat

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I like #6 and #8 the best - nice shape and color.

Jonesy

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I really like this shape for you! They don't look too small or too big, they sit on your nose properly, your eyes are centered. The only ones I really don't think suit you are the black ones in #7 (too dark). But hopefully Angie will stroll by and weigh in :). I love the teal ones, but I might be being influenced by the lovely complement with your teal sweater! But I really like how the teal plays with your hair and overall coloring. Re. frame colors: I would probably go with a different color from the current ones, just to have options, and think about the dominant colors in my wardrobe (e.g., my hair is brown with gray and I have a brown tortoise shell pair, a murky burgundy pair, and a navy pair--both colors that fit in well with my wardrobe). Just my two cents, of course!

Angie

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Anne et Valentin rocks! WELL worth the price.

You have gorgeous skin

WOW, Carol! Great options! The only ones that don't work to my eye are the black in #7. Heavy.

#1, #8 and #9 = KILLER

Can't see #6 well enough to assess the shape....

#1 is my fave! Great refined and flattering shape for your pretty face. Colour is sublime and versatile.

rachylou

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I love 8. Am not sure about 1/9… They look nice, but I’m also getting a fun-house effect that’s only there for that style… they look twisted… your HEAD looks twisted on my phone… did you take the shots in a different mirror from the others?

CarolS

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Thanks for the helpful comments, everyone. I hope you will bear with me if I respond to your comments collectively rather than person by person. I think I'd end up repeating myself a lot!

I feel like many of these come close and have elements of what I'm looking for, but that I don't yet have the perfect combination of shape/size and colour. I want glasses that are a bit bold and a bit fun, but not kooky or overwhelming. Classic but not dull. A bit geeky is fine by me. Or maybe a bit arty -- branching out into different shapes such as #7.

My optician doesn't carry every colour in every style, so I've been limited to trying on what they have in stock. For them to order a different colour would require that I commit to the frame, so I'm working on finding lower commitment ways to see those other colours. You have to have an appointment to try on frames, so checking out alternate retailers isn't exactly as simple as it was in the past! (means I have to do some planning.)

I don't know that I necessarily want another pair of red frames, because I think I could still wear my current pair. I actually had teal or green in mind when I started my hunt. Or some kind of grey and white tortoise, which I just haven't found yet.

I did some online research last night and the frames in #7 come in what appears to be a green tortoise around a steel grey frame. I just need to see if there's a way to try it. A couple of the other frames might also have good colour options - if I can find them.

As to what would work with my wardrobe -- that's a good question! I have almost no wardrobe to speak of right now and will be building pretty much from scratch starting this spring. My current red frames work a bit like "lipstick" -- they go with whatever I am wearing. I expect that I will build a base of white/cream, beige, tan, burgundy, grey, camel/shades of brown and some black. As it becomes available, I'll also add some bright colour -- for example I bought a lovely fresh green merino pullover yesterday that I think will be a keeper

I'm definitely not prepared to "settle" for a pair that is just okay, My prescription tends to be very expensive and I wear my glasses pretty much all day every day. As Carla says, angels have to sing. This is no piece of cloth I can easily get rid of if I tire of it

Your comments have helped me clarify that NO, I don't necessarily want another pair of red glasses while I can still wear these ones. Finding something different will allow me to have the luxury of some variety.

I'll explore different colours in some of these shapes. And I'll probably hit a couple of different retailers to see what else is out there.

Boy, that was a lot...

Thanks again for taking the time to weigh in!

CarolS

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Thanks so much for weighing in, Angie. I agree with Rachy's comment that something tends to feel a bit 'off' in some views of that shape -- although I thought it looked better in person than in my very wonky photo. I like that red, but i wish there was a different colour option that worked for me.

Do you think #7 would work in a lighter colour? (ie is the shape ok?) Those are also Anne et Valentin. There's grey metal/greenish tortoise-y acetate combo that might have potential.

Interesting to see so much love for #8. I don't dislike them, but might have to spend some time wrapping my head around them...They're more neutral, which I suppose I am equating to not as interesting as my current pair.

Anyway, off to run some errands before the afternoon is out. THANK YOU!!!!!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like 9 better than 1, for color, because I find it more in harmony with your skin tone. It's really hard to tell in photos, though! I do like this shape on you a lot. My second choice of these is #6. #7 looks a little wide or something, but it may be the camera angle. And I think #8 is really nice on you, too.

CarolS

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Thank you, Firecracker! It's so interesting to hear everyone's perspectives on the shapes and colours!

I obviously have more considering to do and more colourways to scout in a few of these. And I have to think more about #8.

Rachy -- I agree. I like that frame but something does look off. Will explore that a bit more!

Janet -- you really hit it out of the park with your new ones. I am holding out for something that makes me feel that fab. I might explore another colour of the #7 frame because it does intrigue me.

Jonesy, Slim cat, MaryBeth, cat2, star, Lyn, suntiger, stayfit, and Stag -- thank you! I tried to address your comments in my earlier mass response. Your perspectives are helpful and appreciated!

Brooklyn

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I like #6 the best on you. Touch choice!

kkards

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Haven’t looked at the other replies yes, but I personally love #6 on you

CarolS

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Thanks, Brooklyn and Kkards! I'm hoping I can find another colour in that frame to try.

Jenni NZ

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When I first looked I liked #7, but decided it was mainly because you are smiling and looked the happiest in that pic.
So the one I really like is #8. I think they suit you so well, and with the teal you are wearing- wow! It would be a nice change from red and then you can get the new lenses put into the current red ones so you have a choice?
In the mid-00s I had 2 identically shaped frames one with reds/pinks and one with blues/greens and it was lots of fun to choose depending on outfit. I think that was before progressives which cost so much that I only keep my old ones as a spare I think you’ve said yours are costly too…
I also know you said you’re not excited about #8 so that is a strike against. Although I think the turquoise is quite exciting!
I love my current frames that I chose late 2019 and it is important to love them and feel like oneself in them, I realise.

lozz_oz

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I haven’t read comments by others... I like #1 and #9. It just depends on which colour you love the most.
I’ve got reading glasses that allow me to pop out the lenses, and swap frame colours and arm colours so I have an array of choice.

CarolS

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Thanks, Jenni -- #8 is sure getting a lot of love...And I DO like the teal. A couple of the other frames might also have teal option that I just haven't been able to try yet. And I won't rule #8 out just yet...

Thanks. lozz. The hard part is getting the size, shape and colour I want to align in one pair of glasses! I wish my progressives could offer the same flexibility as your readers!

Jaime

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Agree that there is a lot of great options here and the only ones to dismiss are the black that seem to heavy for your face. It does make sense to go for something different than what you have of course, but really the ones you are happiest to wear should be the winner.

DonnaF

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I like the teal but if you’re unsure keep looking. After my cataract surgery I got impatient and settled, especially because I wasn’t able to try on unmasked. Almost immediately I had buyers remorse. The expense of progressive lenses means I just can’t ditch them.

CarolS

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Thanks, Shevia! This is giving me a better idea of where I want to go next. I am sure the right combo is out there!

CarolS

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You are SO right, Donna. This is a big expense and they will be on my face every day -- I've gotta LOVE them!

Greyscale

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Yes yes! I love the red Fossette frame in #1 on you actually, but certainly look at whatever colors and shapes feel best. You've clearly stumbled into a winning concept and I have no vote on which specific one to get. But those are almost the same as my glasses! My current frames are the Feist in a now-discontinued black and lilac (almost same shape as the Fossette), and my previous frames (seen in my user photo) are a teal and tortoise plastic frame, also Anne et Valentin.

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