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Title: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: artudo123 on December 25, 2018, 11:29:46 AM
I'm going for an eye exam next week and will likely need a new prescription and therefore new glasses. Which pair should I get? The black pair or the other pair?


(https://i.postimg.cc/T3dn5kvf/Glasses-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgmCYQTM/Glasses-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: PDXGuy on December 25, 2018, 12:31:18 PM
The top pair make a stronger statement.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: chrisphilly123 on December 25, 2018, 08:32:00 PM
I'm going for an eye exam next week and will likely need a new prescription and therefore new glasses. Which pair should I get? The black pair or the other pair?


(https://i.postimg.cc/T3dn5kvf/Glasses-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mgmCYQTM/Glasses-2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
bottom works better w/ the shape of your face.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Magoo on December 25, 2018, 10:04:55 PM
I like the second pair. The thinner frame blends with the face better.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Dragon on December 26, 2018, 06:39:06 AM
i agree with magoo
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Semi-Sly on December 27, 2018, 11:16:06 PM
To be honest, I don't think that you look good with glasses.  I think that  you would look better with contact lenses.  To be even more honest; I don't like either of those frames on you (have you ever though about rimless frames?); but between the two I would choose the second one.

(a funny story:  When I first joined the military in 1979 they took away all of our civilian clothes and issued us a new pair of glasses.  They were all the same; full rimmed black glasses.  Full rimmed black glasses are still referred to by Vet's as; "BCG's" (Birth Control Glasses)!
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Sir Harry on December 28, 2018, 06:12:52 AM
I like the second pair better....The first pair makes you look a little creepy, no offense.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Magoo on December 28, 2018, 11:03:47 AM
To be honest, I don't think that you look good with glasses.  I think that  you would look better with contact lenses.  To be even more honest; I don't like either of those frames on you (have you ever though about rimless frames?); but between the two I would choose the second one.

(a funny story:  When I first joined the military in 1979 they took away all of our civilian clothes and issued us a new pair of glasses.  They were all the same; full rimmed black glasses.  Full rimmed black glasses are still referred to by Vet's as; "BCG's" (Birth Control Glasses)!

When in the service I always took my glasses off when asking a girl for a dance. Now you know why the name Magoo.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Laser Man on December 28, 2018, 02:54:39 PM
Go with the bottom pair.  I had ones like the top pair and my wife didn't like them. She thought they looked too heavy. 

Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: artudo123 on December 28, 2018, 07:10:12 PM
@ Semi-Sly

I actually don't like wearing glasses either, I don't think I look very good in them. I'm near-sighted and work in a huge department store so while I can do my work and still see, its also annoying looking across the store and not being able to see anything. My eyes also feel dry when I don't wear them. I also feel more comfortable wearing them when I drive. I tend not to wear them at home or when I run errands or go out for a walk.

I'm on a tight budget so contacts aren't an option nor do I like the idea of having to put something in my eyes everyday and take them out. Also, my optometrist advised me against getting them because of my prescription.

I might go back and look at other frames but rim-less are more expensive. One of my 2019 new years resolutions is to be on a financial diet. I'm meeting with a financial counsellor and have to write down every single penny of spending and also explore if I could have saved money from those purchases. I can hear her saying "Did you really need rimless glasses?"
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Magoo on December 28, 2018, 09:06:37 PM
You look fine in glasses . I wore them most of my life , didn’t want to put contacts in my eyes either . Just because someone says they don’t think you look good in a certain frame or glasses, is but one persons opinion. Just wear the ones you prefer. If you ask people for what they like you will get 20 different ideas.

    I generally don’t ask people for their opinions just for that reason. It’s what you like that matters
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: artudo123 on January 11, 2019, 05:36:57 PM
So Semi-Sly suggested I try out semi-rimmed glasses and as I work in a store with an optical place, I went back and tried on a few more frames and immediately fell in love with them. They were an extra $20 but well worth it. Here are my glasses, they're the same colour as my hair line.

Oh and my vision has actually gotten better over the past 2 years since my last exam. I still need to wear them for distance and comfort though.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2snFjTD/New-Glasses-Pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Magoo on January 11, 2019, 06:58:18 PM
Must say they really look good . I have a pair that are similar. Good choice.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: chrisphilly123 on January 12, 2019, 01:18:01 PM
So Semi-Sly suggested I try out semi-rimmed glasses and as I work in a store with an optical place, I went back and tried on a few more frames and immediately fell in love with them. They were an extra $20 but well worth it. Here are my glasses, they're the same colour as my hair line.

Oh and my vision has actually gotten better over the past 2 years since my last exam. I still need to wear them for distance and comfort though.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2snFjTD/New-Glasses-Pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
good match
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: PDXGuy on January 12, 2019, 02:51:54 PM
Great choice
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Sly14 on January 12, 2019, 07:44:04 PM
The second pair of the OP suits you the best in my humble opinion  O0
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: chrisphilly123 on March 07, 2019, 05:59:23 PM
So Semi-Sly suggested I try out semi-rimmed glasses and as I work in a store with an optical place, I went back and tried on a few more frames and immediately fell in love with them. They were an extra $20 but well worth it. Here are my glasses, they're the same colour as my hair line.

Oh and my vision has actually gotten better over the past 2 years since my last exam. I still need to wear them for distance and comfort though.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2snFjTD/New-Glasses-Pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
good match
By the way, the last time my hairline looked like yours, I was 18! Ahhhhhhh!
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: max.b on March 07, 2019, 07:36:45 PM
According to lookism, a guy should wear whatever makes him look less fragile. So, I think the semi-framed ones are best, because they look like safety glasses.
Title: Re: Which Pair of Glasses Should I Get?
Post by: Semi-Sly on March 09, 2019, 01:17:14 AM
So Semi-Sly suggested I try out semi-rimmed glasses and as I work in a store with an optical place, I went back and tried on a few more frames and immediately fell in love with them. They were an extra $20 but well worth it. Here are my glasses, they're the same colour as my hair line.

Oh and my vision has actually gotten better over the past 2 years since my last exam. I still need to wear them for distance and comfort though.


(https://i.postimg.cc/s2snFjTD/New-Glasses-Pic.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

 Wow I know they were an extra 20 bucks but what a difference!  The lack of rim  on the bottom allows us to see your full cheek.  it changes the whole shape of your face and really lets that smile come through-  because half of a smile is how the eyes meet the cheeks. IMHO this was a really good choice! you look good!!  ( but of course with that great haircut how could you help it looks good ?)