Fashion

[house_cat]

Eye doc appointment later today and I'm due for new frames.  It's daunting to think that I'm stuck with my choice for the next two years.  

On what criteria do you base your eyewear choices?

[cherry]

I think your face shape plays a part. I always get titanium frames, and the ones where he bow attaches right to the lens. They are far less noticeable, and very easy to wear, plus they seem to look nice, but they are expensive

You might see what google has to say, about choosing a frame ,that looks nice

[Peaches McPhee]

Good question. It is tough.  I just did this about a month ago.

I pick at random to get an idea of shape and color and size.  Then narrow it down.  Criteria is just what hits me as looking good.  Plus, I ask the optician for her opinion.  You gotta go with your own gut though. 

Also, a few years ago, I started to get 2 pairs at one time, and it really has been nice to have a choice day-to-day.  I know this is not possible for everyone.  

I noted that glasses styles in general are getting bigger rather than smaller.

[Imaoldhippie]

I always bought what I really, really liked because I wore them everyday and they had to last for several years (frames).

[TX-starlight]

@house_cat Go to Pinterest. There is a website that you can "virtually" try on the frames! I wish I knew the exact site, I would try to direct you there. The ladies who work in the office where i got my frames were very helpful. I chose something, but she suggested something sllightly different to fit the shape of my face. I've been more than happy, & I appreciate helpful people. 

[ALRATIBA]

I've been wearing glasses since I was a little girl ... really easy for me to pick frames.  

Rectangular, darker colored plastic frames with wide side pieces.  I prefer frames that are very noticeable and a bit "showy."   I have a weakness for designer frames.

[TX-starlight]

@house_cat I jumped over to Pinterest real quick. Just search "glasses to fit shape of face". It will take you to several things you can search in depth for the virtual link.

[ItsME]

@house_cat  ....  I have a small face, so I look for smaller glasses.  I've worn glasses since I was four (contacts since 16).  Back then, there weren't any cute frames.  I had the same frames forever.... when the lenses changed, the frames were still good, so I had to get new lenses for the old frames.  When the frames broke, the lenses were still good, so I had to get the same frames.  HATED THEM!  And it traumatized me! LOL  

As a result, I go for the least frame I can get away with!  I can't find my face when wearing heavy frames.  My first choice would be rimless, but they are very expensive, and I have a heavy PLUS prescription, with additional PLUS for reading, which is a little too much for rimless.  So, I go for wire rims.  

Also, because I have a small face, I look for frames that are smaller from side to side.  I try to get my pupils in the center of the lenses.  This really narrows my options, but they fit my face better and I don't look cross-eyed in them.  Try on a lot of frames, and choose styles and sizes that you like, and then narrow your options.

[patbz]

One of the sites where you can try on frames virtually is Zenni Optical.  I have been buying most of my glasses from them for over 12 years.  I wear progressives and with frames they usually cost about $120.  

[ALRATIBA]

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@ItsME wrote:

@house_cat  ....  I have a small face, so I look for smaller glasses.  I've worn glasses since I was four (contacts since 16).  Back then, there weren't any cute frames.  I had the same frames forever.... when the lenses changed, the frames were still good, so I had to get new lenses for the old frames.  When the frames broke, the lenses were still good, so I had to get the same frames.  HATED THEM!  And it traumatized me! LOL  

As a result, I go for the least frame I can get away with!  I can't find my face when wearing heavy frames.  .......

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@ItsME

I got my first eyeglasses in 1948.  My mother gave me complete freedom to pick the frames I wanted - and I got some red plaid ones.  Loved those glasses!