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Lv2c4i 21 Sep 2017, 04:50

This post could fit into several threads (news personalities, Psychology of Glasses, or here).

Last week, ABC's Good Morning American had a brief report on an article in Reader's Digest suggesting a relationship between personality and frame choice. This is not real news to folks frequenting this site.

The information was simple: colorful, quirky frame choice showed a creative, independent personality; dark, conventional frames a more business-like personality; and so forth.

One interesting sidelight was the way the four hosts showed/shared their spex "illustrating" (or perhaps testing) the article's premise.

George Stephanopolos wore his businesslike glasses the whole time. On the other end of the spectrum, Robin Roberts, who has appeared with her head shaved bald during and after her cancer treatment, put on her glasses, always there on the desk beside her, only very very briefly, quickly snatching them off almost before the camera "caught" her wearing them. Lara Spencer put hers on a bit, but she too took them off as soon as the story was concluded.

I found it an interesting snapshot of the way, not only choice of frames, but also approaches to wearing the chosen spex also reveals something of a person's personality.

PF 10 Nov 2016, 22:50

Wow... the things you find at random...

My name is Preston Fassel and I wrote the story for 20/20 that was mentioned a few posts ago. It's a sort of spinoff of a series of short stories I wrote for my college's literary magazine. I had the privilege of getting to write 20/20's fortieth anniversary story, and my editor was kind enough to suggest putting my literary talent to use for a first-of-its'-kind feature in the magazine. I was and remain forever grateful for his suggestion and support. There's more than a bit of autobiography to that story (as there always tends to be with fiction), and looking back on it now only two years later its' amazing how much of my own life is in it-- and how, in so many strange ways, that particular glimpse is so unrecognizable from my life now.

If anyone is still interested in reading it, it is indeed in the 20/20 archives online: https://www.2020mag.com/features/50802/

I've always loved glasses-- not just for helping people to see, but the other things they do for them: Allowing an individual to change his or her appearance and identity, to give the wearer a new sense of confidence. That's something it was important for me to infuse in the story. I hope it came across.

I'm very glad you enjoyed it.

Lv2c4i 27 Oct 2016, 03:46

Some time ago there was an offer of "bifocal-on-top" lenses and glasses designed for people who work, for instance, in retail stores and do stocking of shelves. Because of this activity, they do not look down to read, but rather need to look either straight ahead or above to read both product labels and markings on shelves.

Crystal Veil 26 Oct 2016, 16:08

I, glasses,

Over the past decades I had a few sightings of men and women wearing the lens type you describe. The glasses were all rimless and the interesting thing is that there were two lens types. The simplest type (chosen only by men) was a matter of cutting the lens in a straight horizontal line, giving the owner the effect of executive bifocals. I still see one of the men occasionally and I will ask him how he got his optician to make lenses like his. But I also saw a woman wearing the second lens type in which a half circle was removed, leaving two sharp downward "teeth" of the lens intact. She was an interesting (slightly eccentric) looking lady in her sixties. Good luck with your quest. No doubt, a good independent optician can do the job for you if you are prepared to pay him for the additional job.

I, Glasses 26 Oct 2016, 13:22

Quite some time ago, a magazine article about glasses showed a photo of a frame that was configured exactly the opposite of 'half-glasses' readers. The lenses were at the top of the frame; nothing was at the bottom, no lenses, no frame. They were designed for nearsighted people to use instead of bifocal glasses. Corrected distance vision through the lenses above, no correction at all, not even plano glass at the bottom. I am trying to find a frame like that. Does anybody know where I might look? Have any of you ever seen such a frame? Thanks.

Fifi Babifi 30 Mar 2016, 21:23

Likelenses

I think I saw a guy at a vegan restaurant wearing pierced glasses. There's all sorts of interesting characters at vegan restaurants. :)

Likelenses 30 Mar 2016, 18:48

Now I have seen it all!Pierced glasses.

http://www.slightlywarped.com/crapfactory/inventions/piercedeyeglasses.htm

http://www.technovelgy.com/ct/Science-Fiction-News.asp?NewsNum=636

http://piercedglasses.com/company.html

It would be nice to see a beautiful girl, with strong minus wearing these

Fifi Babifi 28 Mar 2016, 22:36

I've never worn glasses that are actually black. My first glasses were dark purple and my next three glasses were brown. My current glasses are translucent and pink.

Milton Banana 28 Mar 2016, 21:11

Tell me, are there any glasses frames out there that aren't black?

Black...

Revolver 03 Apr 2015, 09:57

Have been meaning to post this for awhile, but....The Oct issue of 20/20 mag was devoted to it's 40th anniversary, and there was for the first time a fiction piece "a short story based in part on literary impressions of advertising and editorial from the very first issue", it's written by a pro named Preston Fassel and is great. The theme is a 17 year old boy and a rebellious 18 year old girl who plan to run away from their small town Oklahoma home and go to NYC. They're both glasses wearers and she wants a new pair. He's an OO, she's myope, and go to a 1 hour optical.

She wants flamboyant cat eyes, he's more conservative.

Here are a few phrases from the article: "she puts on the first frame, sharp-edged, corners like sickles, the ebony plastic a striking contrast toe the strawberry blonde of her voluminous mane". And, "the next pair, sleeker dark at the top and fading into translucent white, the edges softer, more modish, a severe look with her skin tone but a comfortable fit on the bridge of her aquiline nose". And, "eyes shining bright with life through the lenses of her thick Cat Eye glasses".

Could have been written by a member of this community. You may be able to find it in the archives of 2020mag.com.

presby L 17 May 2010, 18:51

I, Glasses. Try eyebobs.com. They have a great array of frames for every style and need.

I, Glasses 17 May 2010, 08:56

I had meant for this post to go to 'Frames,' but I accidentally posted it on 'Sunglasses.' My apologies for the double posting.

In the Age of Presbyopia, I use readers with half-glasses frames for close work. I prefer for the lenses to be slightly below the bridge of the frame instead of level with the bridge. However, because I've gotten used to contacts and rimless mountings for glasses, I do not like the frame around the top of the readers' lenses; I prefer that the top of the lenses have no rim. Also, I would like to find a traditional-looking half-glasses frame that is thinner and less noticeable than my current horn-rimmed ones. I have pored over 'Focusers' and other optical Web sites but haven't found what I'm looking for. Do any of you have any suggestions? Thanks.

stefanstar2003 04 Nov 2007, 22:45

Alain Mikli, Paris :-)

frank the tank 04 Nov 2007, 18:55

someone know this brand ???

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/8050/79901128ql6.jpg

Julian 07 Oct 2007, 12:12

Ivan: I take your point; that system is useful. But my last experience of Dollond & Aitchison was that there wasn't a frame in the shop I'd be seen dead in, and the prices were atrocious! Do you have a digital camera? If so, take it and a friend along with you to help you choose.

Ivan 07 Oct 2007, 12:05

Now I'm miss keying! I meant "cant see" and not "can" re the camera/screen thingy.

Ivan 07 Oct 2007, 12:02

thanks for that Julian- I just used that link as an example for the style.I'll prob use Dolland & Aitchinson as they have that handy camera/screen system where you can see how they look when you have your glasses back on-otherwise I have to rely on the judgement of the dispenser (not always a good thing as they can sometimes get carried away with off beat styles) and of course cus i simply can see anything without my glasses on!Oh the fun oh yes.At least I have a week or so to look at other guys out and about and see they appear and what looks best.

Julian 07 Oct 2007, 11:38

Don't know where that A came from - I'm talking pounds sterling!

Julian 07 Oct 2007, 11:37

Ivan: I have just got glasses in that kind of style and like them very much; I haven't had many comments but those I've had have all been favourable. I think they're a reasonable 'next step' after classic semi-rimless. Mine cost a lot more than Â£55, but then again they were progressives - no problem with getting them in that lens shape - and photochromic. Go for it!

Ivan 07 Oct 2007, 08:16

Hi every one. I'm currently trying to figure out whats what with current frame trends as I have to take an eye test in a couple of weeks and no doubt will need to get some new frames as well as lenses.My current prescription is a relatively high -6.25/-7.00 with some Gant semi-rimless frames.I'm not keen on the full-on thick dark emo type frames but nor do I want really another pair of classic semi's. I have seen some guys wearing frames with this sort of style http://www.glasses2you.co.uk/acatalog/PRESCRIPTION_READING_GLASSES_G2U1253.html#a168 which seem to be getting quite popular.So then,being a 44 year old tall dark guy in reasonable shape with nice brown eyes (i'm told)should I stick with the tried and tested semi-rimless look or are they now "out" so to speak.Ivan,uk.

THE theme 06 Oct 2007, 18:52

Please enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSGyQinHfp8

Clare 09 Feb 2007, 13:39

Julian - I work with Europeans and I find my Nordic and Dutch colleagues have particularly interesting choices in frames. I presume they're not buying them in the UK!

Julian 08 Feb 2007, 22:43

Yes, I used to see a guy at dances wearing glasses like that with quite a strong minus Rx. Dark red plastic, then later on dark blue. Rather effective. Now when I see him he isn't wearing glasses at all ::( Contacts? Lasik? I don't know him and have never spoken to him, you understand, we just go to a lot of the same (Scottish dancing) events. I'd like to know where people find interesting specs like that; when I go shopping the range is much more boring.

cut-in UK 08 Feb 2007, 15:34

Yes, they are hingeless and rimless and come in a variety of colours. Very lightweight and currently very fashionable.

I've seen them on many optical sites. You just need to search under 'prescription glasses' and the choice is almost endless.

DNBursky 08 Feb 2007, 14:43

Has anyone seen rimless frames that are plastic or something similar? I saw these frames years ago that were for rimless glasses. They were plastic/acetate or something and came in many colors. Can someone help. I don't know of any brands.

David

nickweymouth 13 Nov 2006, 22:57

Julian and hansel am still here and actuley posting now in variuos forums take care nick

Tod 27 Oct 2006, 19:36

I am wondering if most people today wear or prefer others to wear eyeglass frames that are unisex in style "gender nuteral" or glasses that are "gender specific" especially made for men or women. Intrestingly, eyeglasses frames were not made gender specific until about the late 1940's. Before this time they were viewed strictly as an optical aid much like a hearing aid or crutches. In the prosporus 1950's was when eyeglasses became a fashion statement. During the late 60's early' 70's there was a return for a while to unisex styles with the metal framed "granny glasses" being in vogue.

SplitTemples 01 Sep 2006, 21:27

I like wearing my retro-looking eyewear, especially with the split temples. Is this style hot right now ?

http://profiles.yahoo.com/danglasscf

Nickweymouth 23 Aug 2006, 17:27

Julian and hansel thank you for your warm welcomes greetings to the north of england and stafordshire from down yere in darzet ogh argh Nick

Hansel 23 Aug 2006, 16:06

Welcome, nickweymouth

Hansel, (in the north of England)

Julian 23 Aug 2006, 14:38

Yeah, you just choose one and put it down, hoping you aren't duplicating anyone else's - and you aren't ::)

Jules (from Staffordshire)

nickweymouth 23 Aug 2006, 13:55

think ive workded out how to do it

23 Aug 2006, 11:43

hi been a lurker for a long time jsut wnatded to say hi i love this site thank you to everyone im a 47 male from the uk who prefers women who wear glasses how do i get a es nicknmae

thanks again Nick

Guest 23 Jul 2006, 16:42

Could someone please tell me who is the manufacturer of Police Frames? And is there an online catalogue that I can look up?

ehpc 09 Jul 2006, 05:24

Suzie...................the coolest thing for blondes is these new black rectangular plastic frames with very wide sides................they look sooooooooooooo hot on blondes:) Are you minus GWG? Pete

Suzie 08 Jul 2006, 15:27

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Unisex-Dolce-Gabbana-Designer-Prescription-glasses_W0QQitemZ200005488571QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31415QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I saw someone with a really nice pair of D&G; glasses the other day and I browsed on ebay to have a look, and I am pretty sure these are the same. Do you think they would look good with blonde hair and pale skin, or a little bit too heavy?

ehpc 07 Jun 2006, 09:39

Melyssa, you really keeo the spirit of the great 1980s going :))) Pete

Melyssa 07 Jun 2006, 07:35

And thank you for the compliment, George.

Melyssa 07 Jun 2006, 07:35

George,

Like all other 29 pairs of plastic frames in my prescription, I wear them once a week for several hours.

My RX is -9.00 & -8.25, and you can check out the other numbers from my post from "Post Your Prescription" in 10/2004.

George1968 07 Jun 2006, 06:24

Those specs are pretty cool. How often do you wear them and what's your prescription?

Melyssa 07 Jun 2006, 05:54

This is what my white cat's-eye glasses looks like:

http://www.mrsite.co.uk/gallerypic.asp?gallerytitle=&gallerydesc;=&url;=http://www.OPERAOPERA.net/USERIMAGES/thumb_upswept7%2EJPG

Original tony 28 May 2006, 05:37

Does anybody know the manufactures website for "Face2Face" glasses frames.

I guess this a different brand to the Frech "Face a Face"?

The actual info. on the temples reads " FF1078 F2F by DG CE"

Smudgeur 15 Apr 2006, 12:43

Vivienne seems to be a fan of drop temples as she has these in her 2006 collection too:

http://sh1.yahoo.edyna.com/page/sachikoeyes/Vivienne/VW03102.jpg

Smudgeur 15 Apr 2006, 12:40

I love these nouveau drop temples by Vivienne Westwood. Anyone know where they can be bought in the UK? I can only find them on Asian websites (They're called Royal Albert Hall, the frame number is VW027)

http://shopimage.hanmail.net/m_productimages/A810/15/A810_vw_vw027a00_1103_500.jpg

http://www.cuteeye.com/output/ROYAL%20ALBERT%20HALL%20VW027%20A00%2054%2015%20130%20001.JPG

Cactus Jack 11 Apr 2006, 09:13

Devin,

That should be OK for ordering online. O4L has an excellent reputation for quality.

Devin 10 Apr 2006, 19:26

Cactus,

I think I got my PD pretty accurate - I measured two or three times to check my accuracy and came right around 59 each time - so it should be good.

And I'm in VA.

Wei 10 Apr 2006, 11:26

I think also AR coating can be remove. Is rx high? I think for high index need AR for good vision for lenses?

DWV 07 Apr 2006, 23:52

don't like my glasses:

An optician should be able to remove the coating for you.

Cactus Jack 07 Apr 2006, 05:12

Devin,

PD is not as critical with low Rx such as yous ss it is with higher or more complex Rx. No matter what your Rx, PD acuracy is good.

BTW, where do you live?

Devin 07 Apr 2006, 00:09

Thanks Cactus. I remembered the one lady when I bought my current frames last year measuring me and saying I was symmetrical from my nose to each eye. The bridge on my glasses is a 19 and each pupil is about 20 mm in from the side of my nose, so I came to a 59.....

I did double-check that by the way, lol....

Cactus Jack 06 Apr 2006, 19:09

Devin,

Center of the pupil to center of the pupil. If you are doing it by looking in a mirror, it is better to measure from the center of the nose to the center of each pupil individually and add the two together.

Devin 06 Apr 2006, 15:57

Oh, by the way, I'm shopping for a spare pair of glasses and forgot to ask this:

For anyone who knows, when you measure pupillary distance, do you measure from edge to edge or from the middle of each pupil?

Devin 06 Apr 2006, 12:30

Thanks Curt.

Curt 06 Apr 2006, 11:24

Devin: In your example:

52=width of the lens at its widest point (usually corner to corner)

19=width of the bridge(aka nosepiece; the part between the lenses)

140=the length of the stems (arms) from the frames to the end of the earpiece

I believe all measurements are in millimeters.

Hope this helps!

Devin 06 Apr 2006, 11:20

I'm just curious, for any of you guys who know, what each measurement entails exactly.

For instance, on the inside of my glasses it says 52-19 140.

I know those are in millimeters, but what is the 52 from? Is it the width of each individual lense frame, or the height of it from top to bottom?

And the 19? What is that?

The 140, I assume, is either the total width of your frames across the front or the length of your temples?

Guest 05 Apr 2006, 11:37

Thanks for the info Wurm. These are the frames. http://cgi.ebay.com/RENATO-BALESTRA-vintage-great-EYEGLASSES-56-16-140_W0QQitemZ5638208959QQcategoryZ72888QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

I like the style a lot and my BF is crazy for vintage-looking drop temples, but I don't want to look like an alien (He has a serious Wonder woman/Diana Prince "thing"). I didn't know how big they would be, and was afraid they might be gigantic.

Wurm 04 Apr 2006, 19:23

Guest,

A 56 eyesize frame is large, or even quite large, but not enormous (although they might appear quite huge on a small face).

Devin 04 Apr 2006, 16:25

don't like my glasses,

I have anti-relective coating on mine.... What do you mean a greensih tinge? I haven't noticed that.... I just know the coating seems to help a lot for stuff like driving at night and using the computer, since I have my glasses on all the time pretty much....

Guest 04 Apr 2006, 13:39

Can anyone give me a general idea how large a frame of this size is?

56 16 140

It is a vintage drop temple style in a new frame, and I wanted to get a general feel for how large they are.

Thank you in advance.

leelee 03 Apr 2006, 17:21

can you get crizal? I think that kind doesn't have a greenish tinge. Does anyone know if I'm right about that? I had them in a previous pair and it was really nice (my current lenses require thier own specific anti reflective coating or I would have gotten it again.)

Tod 03 Apr 2006, 12:06

DO NOT USE NAIL POLISH OR ANY OTHER CHEMICAL ON YOUR LENSES! You will destroy your lenses and then you will have to buy new ones $$$. Try taking them back to where you got them and ask for a free exchange of the lenses. Other than that, try to get used to them. There are benefits to anti reflective lenses. They will give you better eyesight at night.

don't like my glasses 03 Apr 2006, 07:02

Hey does anyone here know how to get rid of that anti-reflective coating on my glasses lenses? Would nail polish remover work? I thought I would like it but I don't like that greenish tinge. And I dont have the money to buy another whole set of lenses. Thanks for your help.

Plusfan 31 Mar 2006, 01:57

Sorry to say, but i think girls in europe have much more stylish and fashion frames then the american girls that i have seen on webshots.. it seems like they all have the same black or brown too big plastic frames.

29 Mar 2006, 05:26

New Specs - what is your prescription?

Smudgeur 23 Mar 2006, 15:24

I like this style:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3966/1710/1600/06-03-210004.jpg

Anon 15 Mar 2006, 21:51

http://www3.telus.net/share/Nice_Frames/

New Specs 24 Feb 2006, 09:09

Guest 21 Feb 2006, 15:26

A twelve year old says "a complete 180." I don't think so. sorry.

Guest. You must not be around 12 years olds that much. I hear it all the time at school

Guest 21 Feb 2006, 15:26

A twelve year old says "a complete 180." I don't think so. sorry.

New Specs 21 Feb 2006, 09:44

It's been an intersting 2 weeks since I have started wearing glasses. A complete 180!! I cried the moment I found out that I needed them and when they were fitted on me. I was so nervous and self conscience when I first went to school, and all I could think of was getting contact lenses in a couple of years. It's stange. I have recieved almost nothing but compliments about wearing glasses. I now officially LOVE wearing glasses and have no plans whatsover to get contacts and could not imagine myself without glasses.....I am going to be 4 eyes forever!! What was I thinking??

Phil 08 Feb 2006, 03:17

Clare: bet you wouldn't be brave enough to face me in them for that so long overdue coffee!

Clare 07 Feb 2006, 21:44

I think they definately make a statement! Thanks for the feedback.

Phil - rx is the same, I just fancied a change. And what a change from my previous rimless, I'm afraid I could shock some people!!

ehpc 07 Feb 2006, 03:19

Clare,you will be my dream:) Blonde hair,black rectangular plastic frames with minus lenses........perfection:) Pete XXX

George1968 07 Feb 2006, 02:36

Clare,

I have to agree with Phil. Given how you have described yourself in the past, these glasses will be extremely flattering on you. I am sure you will get lots of compliments.

Good move.

Phil 07 Feb 2006, 01:14

Clare, I think they are fantastic! Wish I could get something as cool: you are so confident compared with me. You really will turn a few heads wearing those. You will look stunning. So have you got a new rx?

Clare 06 Feb 2006, 22:32

I must have taken leave of my senses, I just bought these http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Vogue-ldlgmi/r.html

I think they're very stylish but very bold, hope I have the confidence to wear them! What do folks here think of them?

All4Eyes 06 Feb 2006, 14:25

New Specs: What to do about your glasses for sports really depends on how well you see without them. Did you have problems seeing to play before you got glasses? Certainly it would be unfortunate to get them broken, so if you do need them for sports, goggles might be a good idea. Also, do you know if your lenses are shatter-resistant (not that that's a guarantee they won't break, but it makes it less likely). Glad to hear your new look is getting rave reviews. You'll get used to the feeling of them on your face-I've gotten to where my face feels strange without them!

New Specs 06 Feb 2006, 09:21

Thanks to everybody who responded. I really appreciate all of your kind words and encouragement. I now officially wear glasses. I dont know if I was more nervous on the way to pick them up yesterday or when I first walked into school today. I can see much better, I just feels weird having this big piece of plastic hanging on my face all day long! The glasses are bigger on my face than what I thought they would be so I definitely have the I wear glasses� look with the dark plastic glasses as opposed to the more tame metal frames that I almost picket out. I have very short dark hair, so the glasses take on a more prominent part of my appearance, as you can see the frames (the stick� part whatever it is??) on top of my ears�. Today at school was really not that bad. I received many compliments from my teachers and classmates and felt flattered by it all. My boyfriend is cool with my specs, so that always helps. Im still getting used to them and still feel somewhat self-conscience about wearing glasses. Its just so weird to have the appearance of my face altered so much.

I play softball in the spring and volleyball in the fall, does anybody have advice as far as playing sports with glasses? With being nearsighted, I dont think I can get by without my glasses playing sports. Are goggles worth getting?

Just wanted to say again I appreciate all of the encouraging words that everybody has posted.

All4Eyes 05 Feb 2006, 16:41

New Specs:Hi! I remember when I first got glasses. I was 14. I think my reaction after the eye exam was shock because I found out I was legally blind (20/200) correctable, but still a shock. I had known I was nearsighted actualy since I was 7, but I put off getting glasses for some reason. But I DID NOT know I was THAT nearsighted! I still remember exactly what my eye doc said to my Mom "She's significantly nearsighted". I had mixed feelings about glasses-part of me has always felt a strange attraction toward them, but I also felt a bit embarresed about it. And I'd heard of people who got them and suddenly THEY COULD SEE!!!! and it was wonderful and I wondered if it would be that way for me. On the way to the opticians I asked Mom to let me see the rx and more shock-it was OD-4.50 OS-4.00! I knew even then (I started this interest early) that was strong for a first rx. I ended up choosing round, gold frames a la John Lennon (actualy I was in such a state of (I know I keep using this word, but I can't help it) shock that I more-or-less let the optician pick for me. It did not help that they kept making a big deal about how strong the rx was and how thick the specs were going to be. Then they had them ready (they'd had to do one lens over because they said they had trouble with lenses that thick) and she put them on me and WOW!!!! All I can say is Shocked again!!!! I had no idea how much I'd been missing! I could actualy see a person's facial features from 5 FEET AWAY that in itself was amazing but to be able to see them from clear (CLEAR!) across the room, that was simply mind-blowing! But anyway, enough of my not-so-misty memoirs. I'd just like to add,New Specs, it was smart of you to go ahead and get them and not put it off like I did. I nearly failed 5th grade math because of my inability to see the board (gives a whole new meaning to "fuzzy math"). Was it a shock to you to discover you needed glasses, or did you already know?

ehpc 03 Feb 2006, 09:52

You have picked the best possible frames Jessica. Good for you:)Pete

New Specs 03 Feb 2006, 09:31

Hello:

My name is Jessica. I am 12 years old and had my eyes checked yesterday and found out for the first time that I will have to wear glasses (and full time - - I am nearsighted) The frames will be ready next week. While I'm glad I will be able to see better, I am very nervous about having to wear glasses, as I have never worn them before and to say the least I'm sure it is going to be very ackward, escpecailly at school. I hate to say it, but I started balling when I found out that I needed glasses. I took a long time to pick out the frames as I debated between a more tame metal frame and a more bold plastic frames. I got the dark squarish plastic frames (very similar to Ashliegh Banfield's) so I am "going all out" with these frames.

I'm better know as I am resigned to the fact that I will have to wear them full time, but looking for any advice in adapting to being bespecled and 4 eyes.

Any ideas/insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

ehpc 28 Jan 2006, 15:54

No worries Bekka:) I hope you are fine:) Personally although I am not into droptemples it is great that you like large plastic frames:)Pete

Wei 28 Jan 2006, 12:12

Dropped temple frame very nice. Best wishes Bekka

Bekka 28 Jan 2006, 11:53

Easy there Pete. Wow... You really got yourself into a dither there. I hope you didn't get the vapors.

ehpc 28 Jan 2006, 09:42

Not at all...just a reasonable response the someone else's absurd self-importance.Pete

still 28 Jan 2006, 09:32

Thanks for your kindness, Pete.

ehpc 28 Jan 2006, 08:37

Still................it's Bekka who should apologise for being so absurdly oversensitive and aggressive. Pete

Melyssa 28 Jan 2006, 07:43

Of course -- the kind of frame I've been wanting for years -- those Silhouette blue drop-temples -- had the bidding end before I even saw the ad. As my husband would quote from Curly, "I'm a victim of soicumstance!"

Wurm 27 Jan 2006, 22:26

Thanks for the link. That seller has some really interesting stuff!

still 27 Jan 2006, 18:33

Bekka, I am actually a very kind man...I'm sorry to have hurt your feelings. My reaction was so visceral when I saw those frames, well, I just couldn't resist, and I did it with a chuckle, not at all maliciously. But I guess I shouldn't have.

Bekka 27 Jan 2006, 17:27

Still: Have you ever given any thought to the idea that, if you totally disagree with someone and really want to call them stupid for their opinion, that you should not feel compelled to publish your feelings? Thanks for sharing. You must be a real peach.

still 27 Jan 2006, 11:44

Well, everyone has their own taste!

Bekka 27 Jan 2006, 10:16

Gotta be the hottest frames I have seen in a while. "I WANT THESE FRAMES"

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-extraordinary-70s-SILHOUETTE-eyeglasses-55-12-145_W0QQitemZ5658524531QQcategoryZ72888QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

My boyfriend might have a coronary!

Wei 25 Jan 2006, 12:37

I agree also very bold frame is nice. Rimless looking not very interesting i think.

specslover 24 Jan 2006, 21:55

Hi All4Eyes

I have to agree with you - particularly for women. I think that if you have to wear glasses you should make a bit of a statement. Those rimless or very thin metal frames tend to "disappear" on a persons face.

All4Eyes(yes,me again!) 24 Jan 2006, 18:54

Am I hopelessly old-fashioned or is there somebody else out there who think's Buddy Holly had about the best glasses ever?

Wei 26 Oct 2005, 11:41

Do any person buy hand carve wooden glasses?

woodframes 07 Oct 2005, 21:30

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Jay 01 Oct 2005, 07:12

Big plastic frames, whatever color!

ehpc 30 Sep 2005, 06:39

black rectangular frames..............blonde hair....and minus lenses:) That's where it's at:)Pete

ehpc 30 Sep 2005, 06:36

Hi Julia...................everyone here knows that I like BLACK RECTANGULAR PLASTIC FRAMES:))))))))))))))))).................especially with blonde hair:) Pete

Phil 30 Sep 2005, 05:38

For myself your frames sound fantastic! I like blue! But plastic frames can look good too, especially black and brown. What's your rx? What do the lenses look like in the frames. Are you a fulltime wearer? Have you thought of getting more than one pair. That way you could be all things to all men!!

Julia 30 Sep 2005, 04:17

I've got new blue metallic frames with the bottoms rimless. I'd like to know which glasses guys find most sexy, thick plastic frames or light rimless styles?

RL 10 Jun 2005, 00:55

roy,

The black Versace frames that I got are thicker than the usual metal frame. They hold my minus 14's perfectly, even though the lenses are 12mm thick at the edges with some rolling. The eye size is 54mm. They came from Lenscrafters. Check them out.

Thomas 28 May 2005, 16:35

http://www.apairofshades.com/ba/asp/ProductID.203011/ab/frames/frdetails.htm

Bekka 26 May 2005, 07:06

David: Take a look at these frames.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item;=5584721925

I bought the same frame from this seller in Germany and had them made to my prescription here in the USA. I have had them for about three months now, and have never gotten more compliments in my three years of full-time wear. My BF says they are "hot." I started out just wearing them around the apartment, and now wear them at least half the time I am out. Drop temple glasses were a little before my time, but I really love these frames.

Bekka

David 23 May 2005, 06:13

Thank you for the information on my wife's old glasses. I'd love to find the same frame. It appears that the old ones are not fixable. Her old pair have on one temple "52-16 Louise." The other temple has Lavender 140, which I assume is the color. I can't find the name of the manufacturer. Again, thanks in advance for any information.

DWV 21 May 2005, 02:14

There's still old-school drop-temples available new, like these:

http://www.eyeglasses.com/product/1080248301-1080248301

or in rimless:

http://eyeglass.com/facetedjlow28.html

http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Shuron-nfpfq/r.html

but she might be more willing to actually wear something like these in public:

http://www.framesdirect.com/framesfp/Lafont-tclckc/r.html

New Wearer 20 May 2005, 23:26

To answer your question my prescription is -1.25 in my right eye and -1.00 in my left eye with an add of 1.50 in both eyes. I see better when I'm wearing my glasses so I wear them all the time. I'm 45 years old and the Dr. told me to expect an increase in the reading prescription at my next exam.

Eye Tri 19 May 2005, 15:33

David,

If used is OK, there are quite a few of this style frame available on ebay. There are also some new frames of this stle available. I've purchased new DVF frames from a seller who does business as jnew5.

Brian 19 May 2005, 12:37

New Wearer, How old are you? Are you wearing your new progressives all the time now? What is your prescription?

David 19 May 2005, 07:53

My wife's venerable old drop temple glasses from the 80s have finally fallen apart. She has only worn them occasionally in recent years, and usually because I ask her to, but I would like to replace them for her. Any ideas where (and if) that style might still be available. Even a good pair of gently used ones that could be made in her perscription would be OK. Thanks in advance for any help.

New wearer 19 May 2005, 00:40

I went for an eye exam the other day as I found myself having differculty reading the fine print. When I came out of the exam my husband asked me if I needed reading glasses, and I replied yes. He pointed out a few pairs of half frames and I told him that they would not be satisfactory for me since the Dr. during the exam also told me that I was slightly nearsighted in both eyes. I never realized that I was nearsignted until I looked thru the lenses in the machine during the exam and saw how much clearer my vision was thru the lenses. I selected a nice pair of black Valentino frames with progressive lenses. I never realized what I was missing. Wearing them all the time and loving it.

nzoptic 16 May 2005, 22:57

Any progress Visit boy?

RL 22 Apr 2005, 08:45

I just got some black rectangular frames from Versace. They are a departure from the satin finish metal semi-oval frames that I usually wear. They are a bit larger 54mm vs. 52mm. My perscription is -14 so they are thicker, about 12mm (with the edges rolled off) compared to 9mm (without rolling.) They look pretty cool though.

nzoptic 21 Apr 2005, 14:24

Great. I have been "trying on" some great black frames they are so cool and very stylish. Try some on and see how they look. Don't forget to report back!!!

VisitBoy 21 Apr 2005, 13:13

Thanks Daffy and nzoptic. I might just get 'em!

roy 21 Apr 2005, 06:29

Can anyone help? Due to myopia plus quite a high base out prism my glasses are quite thick on the outer edges (10-11mm). The thickness is not a problem to me and is also partly due to the fact that I prefer not to have high index lenses and like fairly large aviator frames. My current frames (which I like) are themselves fairly thick (around 4-5 mm) round the lenses and this means they look better, with the thick lenses, than very thin frames would, and also grip the lenses better. The problem is that I cannot find any new thicker metal aviator style frames for use with thicker lenses. I would be happy to purchase online. All the aviator style frames seem to be ultra thin and lightweight. I don't like plastic frames. Anyone know where I can find thicker metal frames?

daffy 20 Apr 2005, 18:13

Visitboy...If you're already wearing glasses full-time, switching to different styles doesn't really affect anyone. You will get comments for getting 'new' frames and that's about it. As for the wearer, it takes a little time to get used to 'seeing' the frame when they are on. What i mean is, when you have metal frames, the frame becomes 'invisible', you don't see it. When you switch to plastics, then the frame makes you more aware that you wear glasses. But you get over it soon and get used to it.

The only other thing that changes, is that the metal frames have the independant nose pads, the plasic frame (usually, but not always) has a nose pad that is part of the frame. If the frame sits well, it 'hugs' your nose (like on the sides and across) - hope it's understandable. Some people don't like the feeling of nosepads and prefer the plastic frame for that reason. It's all personal and you never know unless you try. I reckon - go for it!

nzoptic 19 Apr 2005, 22:19

Just do it! it is all about personality. Make a statement!!!

VisitBoy 19 Apr 2005, 16:13

Hi. Has anyone here made the move from fairly neutral/discrete frames to something really bold and distinctive? E.g. Moved from (semi-)rimless metal frames to distinctive plastic frames?

I'm thinking about trying this, but I know it'll take some guts when I first wear them! What are your experiences?

VisitBoy 18 Apr 2005, 00:57

What a great idea! I'd be worried about breaking then, but they look kind of fun.

Philosifer 17 Apr 2005, 15:47

Did anybody else catch these in the Globe & Mail this morning ?

I am not sure whether my reaction is 'cool' or 'gross'. Perhaps a bit of both ?

http://www.piercedglasses.com/

Q 09 Feb 2005, 02:35

And what about reading glasses?

ehpc 03 Feb 2005, 07:55

Don't forget the black plastic frames enthusiasm...............with blonde hair and minus lenses the look is SO COOL.................:) Pete

Luce 03 Feb 2005, 06:42

Shortsighted...don't think there are many longsighted people of my age, if at all.

Luce 03 Feb 2005, 06:40

Yes I'm blonde...and I've been wearing glasses for only 2 weeks! I'm 18.

ehpc 02 Feb 2005, 15:28

Are you blonde Luce? Are glasses a new thing in your life? Are you shortsighted(nearsighted as they say in America)? Hi by the way. :) I am Pete 50-year-old Scottish classical concert pianist.

Luce 02 Feb 2005, 09:46

Lol, yes. Well I might try it in the future...never know. I just want to get used to myself in glasses first.

ehpc 01 Feb 2005, 06:50

Luce............... I assume you are female..........are you blonde? Blondes wearing black plastic frames (with minus lenses) are where it's at in my book:).............Pete

Luce 31 Jan 2005, 12:29

I wasn't insulting people with big plastic frames, in case anyone thought that. I think they really suit a lot of people. I wouldn't say they'd suit me though, especially not as I've only recently started wearing glasses and people are still shocked at my dark silver frames! I've never known any girl to be turned down because she wears plastic-framed glasses, or any glasses at all in fact.

ehpc 31 Jan 2005, 04:34

You have the right idea Melyssa :)(except I don't like DTs)I need a classical music-loving Republican blonde who thinks like you:).................Pete

Melyssa 31 Jan 2005, 04:22

Luce,

All I wear are large plastic frames, with my favorites being drop-temples. You could say I'm "nerdy" because I graduated from college Magna Cum Laude and I'm a computer programmer; but I've always enjoyed wearing bold frames -- they're more colorful and noticeable, they fit me better, and they do attract men. It worked, as I have a great husband (who also wears glasses). Women also like my frames, probably because (A) they're bored with all that's out there now, and (2) they figure "big, bold, and beautiful" may help them look more attractive.

Luce 30 Jan 2005, 10:57

:p Thanks a lot! I have metal rims because plastic ones are just way too dark for my colouring! The girls I know with plastic rims are very eccentric and daring though. So maybe some truth? I'm not uptight and conservative though!

D-W-V 20 May 2004, 23:57

> is a girl in plastic frames more nerdy than a girl wearing wire rims or rimless?

More confident, stylish, adventurous, less hung-up on stereotypes.

> Is the one in wire rims more "loose"

I'd say more uptight and conservative.

> and the one in rimless somewhere in between?

Dunno. Depends on the wearer. Some older women in rimless glasses give off an "Ilsa The She-Wolf" dominatrix vibe. But that girl at the Chevron station looks very cute in rimless...

241 sale 20 May 2004, 21:21

is a girl in plastic frames more nerdy than a girl wearing wire rims or rimless?

Is the one in wire rims more "loose"

and the one in rimless somewhere in between?

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D-W-V 20 Nov 2003, 00:00

Ah, the "black frames = emo" theory.

Dana 19 Nov 2003, 18:42

Oh, I don't know if you need a certain personality for black rectangles, but this kid is kind of a jock, not really the kind of guy who would wear vintage clothes from thrift stores and such. His glasses just don't really fit his clothes and all that. But they do actually look good with his face.

mark 19 Nov 2003, 13:32

Dana - fascinating, how does anyone know what sort of glasses they should wear. I wear black metal rectangles.

Dana 19 Nov 2003, 12:26

There's a kid in my school who just got new glasses similar to the ones Joseph A. posted on Sept. 6th with a moderate minus Rx. They're pretty cool and they look ok on him. The only thing is that he doesn't really have the right personality to pull them off. They look fine, but he doesn't really act like the kind of person who should wear those glasses. I think who you are makes a big difference in what kind of glasses to wear.

maccus 15 Nov 2003, 12:44

My one vice in life is paying up for frames that establish a fashion statement.

In my 30 years of wearing glasses, I have -never- seen a pair of frames like these

by Issey Miyake.

For outright unusual design, in a reasonably practical package, it may not get any better than this.

Can I afford 'em? Well..

http://www.josephson.ca/products/frames/issey_miyake/index.shtml

Puffin 01 Nov 2003, 15:51

I'll see what I can do about that.

angie 31 Oct 2003, 15:09

speaking of frames & personality, allure magazine has an article by some woman who likes wearing her glasses--she talks about how she used to hate them and now she loves them and her husband thinks they're sexy, and at the end she talks about how the right frames can change your whole look. i'm not sure which issue it is, either october or november. it's the one with catherine zeta jones on the cover (now there's a woman i'd like to see in glasses).

angie 19 Oct 2003, 08:51

jv, if you're still looking...i have a pair of frames by vanni (earpieces says model #5215-C104-48) that look like plastic frames but are actually metal...so they have nosepieces. i actually bought them because i loved plastic frames but couldn't stand that they didn't have nose pieces. i've seen similar looks in places carrying "designer" frames. hope that helps. :)

D-W-V 18 Oct 2003, 18:26

that should have been "Luxottica"

D-W-V 18 Oct 2003, 18:23

JV: there was a Luxottic plastic frame, model 3142, with adjustable nosepads.

phaedrus 13 Sep 2003, 16:02

I am looking for an older Van Heusen Eyewear frame and I

can not seem to find a repository for Van Heusen frames or at least

for older frames, 5yrs or so, online. A google search of "Van Heusen

eyewear" and similar variations came up empty. The frams that I am

looking for are called:

VHL Brooke 193 140

...if that helps. Thanks.

Joseph A. 06 Sep 2003, 22:18

I want you to see these:

http://www.eyeglasseswarehouse.com/browline.html

This is the sort of frame I wear. What do you think?

---Joe

06 Sep 2003, 17:45

JV 05 Sep 2003, 13:23

i'm not sure whether this conversation is still being followed. but thought i'd ask anyone for any helpful links to find plastic frames w/ nosepads. i'm vietnamese and have the typical wide spaced eyes and non-existent nose bridge. i found a cute pair of plastic frames w/ nose pads in an eyeglass shop in chinatown in nyc, but now live in dc.

any ideas?

Alan 15 Apr 2003, 10:44

Daffy -- I definitely spent a long time wearing contacts almost all the time partly because I didn't have a pair of glasses that I really liked.

I actually got one pair I liked once and then got a new pair (with new Rx) I didn't really like. That was a difficult situation - I had "something else": both the old glasses and contacts, but I felt bad having spent a lot of money on new glasses and not liking them. Eventually I did wear the new ones all the time, as they offered the best and vision and offered relief as my contacts were uncomfortable, and I got used to how they looked.

tyndall/appx 15 Apr 2003, 09:48

anyone know who made these glasses? not two years ago?

APPX OR APLPX

then TYNDALL on the ear piece.

Christy 26 Mar 2003, 13:21

What the... http://www.suck.com/zerobaud/96/09/19/content.html

Daffy 25 Mar 2003, 16:36

Didn't know where to post this question. This thread looks appropriate.

I was wondering...those of us that 'depend' on glasses, have you ever chosen a frame that looked good in the store, and when made, at some stage didn't like them anymore, but 'had' to wear them because that's all you had (and no money to get new ones)? I'm sure it has happened and wanted to hear about it from people.

Vidge 20 Mar 2003, 14:59

Laurie, let me also compliment you on your choise of eyewear. They look very nice.

PennNP02 18 Mar 2003, 22:20

Like Alan, I got some plastic frames last year (hadn't had plastic since my very first pair, way back when ;)). Anyway, hospital environments can be a bit dry, so instead of my contacts, I have recently started wearing glasses a bit more at work. And for once, somebody actually commented on my frames :) (Positive comment of course). One of the other nurses I work with at one of the hospitals I go to (I do agency work) said she liked my plastic rectangular frames. Never thought I'd ever hear anybody compliment me on my frames! :)

For what it's worth, I do think these particular frames compliment my eyes quite well :) (the link is below if anyone is really curious)

http://www.newyorkeye.net/bb/2144.html

Alan 18 Mar 2003, 21:30

In my shopping a year or so ago, I just went with what I (and people I asked) thought looked the best out of all the frames I tried. I tried rimless, metal, and plastic (many varieties each).

More recently, I got some plastic frames just because they are different - bold and exciting. I wished someone would comment on my glasses once in a while, and these have drawn more comments.

lulu 18 Mar 2003, 20:23

I always choose plastic because wire tends to get caught in my hair. It is purely practical.

Vidge 18 Mar 2003, 15:47

The concept of this segment is to try and find out why one may choose plastic vs. wire vs. rimless for every day wear.

Joseph 15 Mar 2003, 09:27

Cannot quite see the connection between her personality.........if you haven't even conversed with her then you have no idea what her personality is!

15 Mar 2003, 06:07

Vidge 18 Feb 2003, 07:28

PS: her name is Rose.

Vidge 18 Feb 2003, 07:27

A cashier at Home Depot #1250. A very cute girl around 23 yo, 5'4" with brown hair and eyes wearing small frame black metal ovals with high index lenses that are about -6. Sense I had to go there twice the other day, I returned to her register the second time.

Vidge 10 Feb 2003, 15:32

Today behind the counter at a Mobile On The Run, corner of Spackenkil Rd. and Route 376, a very pretty brunette with large brown eyes about 30, wearing matt black squarish ovals with a flaired hinge treatment and plus lenses with bifocal segments. I got coffee; a buttered hard roll and I had to use the johnny too. LOL

Frank 06 Feb 2003, 03:05

Sorry, 'Ericka' - that's even better.

Frank 06 Feb 2003, 03:04

OK Vidge - let's take the sentence and turn it into 'Erika's Tale' - see you in six months with it..

I'll start on it now.

Vidge 05 Feb 2003, 15:45

Frank,

Please do, I would be honored.

Frank 05 Feb 2003, 01:56

Vidge,

You have posted two of the most charming 'openings to a novel' that I have ever read. May I borrow one? Won't tell you which?

Vidge 04 Feb 2003, 14:33

A real cute blond haired girl, 5' 5" who works the day shift at a convient store in East Fishkill, NY near Rt. 52 & Rt. 82 junction. She has on matt black wire rim ovals with a - 3 to -4 Rx. Among today's lunch special, which I ordered was chicken cordon' blu on a hard roll with cup of coffee too go!

Vidge 02 Feb 2003, 17:57

a really cute GWG who happens to work in an optomitry store in a shopping mall. Her name is Ericka she has brown hair and blue/ green eyes, is about 5' 2" and has a sassy personality. She wears semi-rimless rectangles with a light gray tint and is about -3.5 with an astig. correction

Vidge 02 Feb 2003, 17:52

Vidge 25 Jan 2003, 20:01

in the supermarket today, a pretty woman, thirityish with long brown hair and big brown eyes and glassesless. but some how i senced she wore contact lenses because of that "stairing" look and her frequent blinking. at the check-out she was one asile over from me. she kept straning to see over at the cashiers computer monitor. then she said, as to herself, "i just cant see that, my eyes" i would bet she wears contacts and that her lenses were getting a bit dried out from all the dry heated air in the store.

Vidge 25 Jan 2003, 19:59

MVIII 21 Jan 2003, 08:58

If you want to see a population with eclectic taste in glasses visit San Francisco.

The window displays in Union Square optical shops were loaded with Harry Potterish shaped frames made of transparent plastic done in light colours ranging from baby blue to tangerine orange. What could the designers be thinking about?

I mean, if the trend takes off, I can almost see some G.I. wearing transparent olive drab frames into battle (God forbid). Who knows, maybe if Saddam spotted one of these guys he'd laugh so hard he wouldn't be able to fight.

At the Modern and Contemporary Art Exposition, held at Fort Mason over the weekend, the people watching was nearly as good as the art on display. Over 100 galaries from all over the country came, and so did every kooky connoisseur in the bay area.

It was a creative and affleuent looking crowd, and many were wearing glasses. Plastic and metal frames were the rule. Apparently rimless frames didn't quite offer this crowd enough panache to fully express themselves.

Frank 19 Jan 2003, 15:59

Vidge - on your survey of which is more alluring - the sudden sight of unexpected glasses is far and away the biggest turn-on.

The memory still stirs me 20 something years later of a hot fellow student who turned up one day,about mid-term, with glasses, exquisitely strong (a bit like peppermints) red frames, chunky-squarish, late 1970s style - I could hardly concentrate on the class.

We became good friends after that - something I made sure of - and one day she told me that if she could find a man that could put up with her wearing glasses in the morning she would marry him on the spot.

But being in another relationship at the time, I missed my cue - ah life!

Vidge 19 Jan 2003, 14:12

I have always thought that seeing her turning up one day without glasses was more interesting because, at first you'll be wondering if something happened to her glasess and if she can see much. Also its a great opener, asking her "where are your glasses"? Now, if she says she got into a catfight with her best friend's cousin and can't see shit, well then, you can always offer to walk her to her next class and help her find the right school bus, ect. Now, if she says she just got contacts for the first time, you can then ask how she likes them and mention how nice she looks and state that you wear them too or if you have glasses, that you are thinking about getting them and what is her recomendation as to where she got her's.

Vidge 19 Jan 2003, 14:11

Puffin 19 Jan 2003, 02:21

I prefer girls who wear glasses and haven't a clue what contacts are.

Wurm 18 Jan 2003, 11:08

The "suddenly showing up in glasses" scenario does more for me.

In college an attractive gal (petite brunette) in my Shakespeare class, who I also saw occasionally in the dormitory dining hall, turned up one day in a pretty pair of Sophia Loren frames (this was ca. 1986) with some sort of minimal prescription.

From my previous observations I knew that she was very appearance-conscious and always immaculately dressed in stylish clothes, which was unusual at my school during that era.

I made a pretext to speak with her and she immediately *whipped* her glasses off. We did become acquainted as a result of my approach. However, I never saw her in glasses again.

Vidge 18 Jan 2003, 02:56

what is more exciting?

a cute girl who you never knew wore contact lenses, one day she shows up wearing glasses

a cute girl who has always worn glasses, one day she shows up wearing contacts lenses

Vidge 18 Jan 2003, 02:56

what is more exciting?

a cute girl who you never new wore contact lenses, one day she shows up wearing glasses

a cute girl who has always worn glasses, one day she shows up wearing contacts lenses

Vidge 13 Jan 2003, 14:51

True enough, Lore. Asains do favor semi and full rimless. It may be due to their smaller nose and high cheek bone facial structure. Africans generally wear heavy and highly ornate style frames. Though I have seen many young Black woman wearing small, mostly black plastic frames in various shapes: rect.; cateye; oval; ect. many with the lenses having a very light brown tint, which looks very good on them. Teah, Most white women I see are in wire ovals or round or rectangle frames of gold; silver or matt black color. Occasionally they will have on semi rimless or few will venture into cateye, butterfly or rectangle plastic.

Lore 13 Jan 2003, 10:08

I'd actually disagree with Vidge's analysis quite a bit.

First off, frame style seems to vary quite a bit culturally. For example, almost all of the Asian (from Asia, not Asian-American) students at the university I attend wear wire, semi-rimless, or rimless glasses. So, I'm not about to make any generalizations about that, since it might be a cultural thing, or have to do with the kinds of glasses that are available in certain countries.

An interesting thing I've noticed, though, among American students, is that the kinds of women who seem to (at least superficially) want to conform to "conventional" standards of attractiveness (i.e., sorority girls and the like) will often wear plastic-framed glasses, whereas guys with similar standards (i.e., frat boys) tend to wear wire-framed glasses. So, it seems to me that plastic frames are far more likely to be seen on women, since they are worn both by women who are interested in following trends as well as women who want an "edgy" or "alternative" look, while they are almost always only worn by guys who are going for an "alternative" look.

Teah 13 Jan 2003, 08:45

i disagree. i think it really depends on the person. for example, my mom had rimless a while ago for exactly the purpose you state (actually she went back to wire frames because the screws in the side of the lens bothered her periferal vision) it's probably like that for most people. but have a friend who wears rimless not at all to hide the fact he wears glasses. ok, so the lenses are rather thick so that helps, but the temples are bright red, and the bridge is bright blue (metal, but not thin like wire) and i think they certainly make a statement...they're certainly exccentric frames.

Vidge 12 Jan 2003, 15:18

posted below

12 Jan 2003, 15:17

I think people who wear semi rimless glasses like to pretend that they don't wear or need glasses and this is reflected in the fact that this style frame in minimal to the wearer and to those viewing the wearer. Semi wearers usually have a more active life style.

Plastic wear is more formal and those who choose this style eyewear are less active and are more aware of their need for vision correction.

Wire rim wearers are somewhat in the middle between these to types.

Christy 09 Jan 2003, 03:37

I remember my first frames. They were silver, holding large lenses, with two bars forming the bridge. I never really liked two bars for the bridge - but I never found anything in silver without them - until I was onto my fourth pair. Those ones were more like brushed steel than silver, and they held slightly smaller lenses, but only had one bar for the bridge. My current pair are gold (for a change) Flexon, nice 'n' bendy, still with large lenses, and a single bar for the bridge. I only really like wearing metal frames, and although I thought silver was the best colour, I recently switched to gold. I suppose I'm fairly conservative in my choice, and tend to stick with what I like, rather than experiment too much.

Nikki 09 Jan 2003, 01:10

I too am the owner of some boring and uninteresting type frames, but that comment got me thinking as to what would be the most popular frame for first time wearers, I am guessing for the most part it would be just this sort of frame, I understand styles come and go but I am meaning as in metal/plastic/rimless, and also meaning frames you picked youself and not handpicked by a parent. Do you all remember your first frames and how far you have come with your choices, or do you think they have pretty much stayed the same?

NTA 09 Jan 2003, 00:43

I am a female and I am one of those people who wear the "boring and uninteresting wire frame glasses of a semi oval nondescript type" as someone here put it. I don't like to make a statement with my glasses, I guess. I am not a really shy person, but I think I get shy when I wear glasses. I usually wear contacts, so I get nervous if I see people who have never seen me in glasses before.

I used to have those plastic ones too, but I think I looked kinda geeky. I talked to Alan in some other thread about this before. I have some pictures lying around somewhere of me in them, but I have been too lazy to scan and upload them.

Tony 08 Jan 2003, 16:49

Interesting topic Vidge.

I can understand somebody going for bold frames - say plastic. I can understand people going for rimless and semi rimless to be more unnoticable.

I can't understand anybody chosing boring and uninteresting wire frame glasses of a semi oval nondescript type.

It must have been great in the 50's and 60's to see girls in the statement making bold uplifting catseye glasses. They are the best. I hope they will come back into fashion sooner rather than later.

Similarly for men, I would love to see the Buddy Holly style glasses come back into fashion. They are sooo stylish and make a great statement. Is there anything we could do to perpetuate this trend?

What do other people think?

Vidge 08 Jan 2003, 16:36

I am always curious as to why a person chooses a certain eyeglass frame style. No one can help what Rx he or she must wear but in frame selection the choises are many if not vast. One's bank account plays a role and certain prescriptions are not available in all frame types. It seems ethnicity plays a minor role. Age a greater role. Naturally, women have a much wider latitude in there choise of selection, as it should be. Sence I am a committed GWG watcher my main interest is in the fairer sex.

So why then will one lady choose to wear rimless or semi-rimless another plastic cateyes and a third go with plain Jane unisex wire rim ovals? The choise of wearing of contact lenses takes on an even greater contemplation. Feedback, anyone!

Vidge 08 Jan 2003, 16:33

I am always curious as to why a person chooses a certain eyeglass frame style. No one can help what Rx he or she must wear but in frame selection the choises are many if not vast. One's bank account plays a role and certain prescroptions are not available in all frame types. It seems ethnicity plays a minor role.Age a greater role. Naturally, woman have a much wider latitude in there choise of selection, as it should be. Sence I am a committed GWG watcher my main interest is in the fairer sex.