Tips on getting glasses

Jay Pentatonic

I first got glasses when I was twelve (21 now) and I only wore them on occasion.
Now I'm wearing them a lot more but they seem a bit dated, so I was just wondering if anyone can give me any tips on getting new frames.

Should I be keeping things in mind like eye/hair colour, skin tone, face shape etc?

Many thanks in advance!

lainey316

I can only suggest going into Specsavers or Vision Express or similar and trying on every frame in the shop, it'll give you an idea of what you like and what suits you. You need to take all the things mentioned into account - for example, I really really wanted plastic frames but most were far too heavy and far too dark on my face. Trying on ONE MILLION pairs (well it felt like it) was the way to go.

Alterntaively n a smaller optician they'll be able to help you to choose, and advise what suits (I have mixed results on this in specsavers).

Specsavers in Dundrum has a camera thing that lets you take 4 pics and compare them on screen. It's v handy

fillefatale

I agree with the above poster. I had an idea for what I was looking for when I went in, but it came down to going around to all my local opticians and trying on every frame I liked. The assistants are also helping in you chose what they think will suit your face, and its often something you won't think of yourself!

Bear in mind your prescription. I had my heart set on a pair of Rayban clubmasters but my optician informed me with my (dire) prescription, my lenses would be too thick for the frames.

lorebringer

+ 1 on trying as many pairs as you can. Try on lots of different styles, colours etc. Try to bring someone whose opinion you trust and know will tell you if you look terrible or not. It could take quite a while to find the perfect pair but the effort is well worth it.

The_Morrigan

I find the smaller opticians are so much better than the likes of vision express and specsavers.
When I was choosing glasses last year I went to Vision express & specsavers, and I felt like I was on a production line and they just wanted to sell me something regardless of whether they looked good, I then went to Gilna Opticians in the IFSC, and the staff there are very blunt (in a nice way) about what glasses look good and what don't, which is great I will never go to anyone else when it comes to choosing frames.

fillefatale

The_Morrigan wrote: »

I find the smaller opticians are so much better than the likes of vision express and specsavers.
When I was choosing glasses last year I went to Vision express & specsavers, and I felt like I was on a production line and they just wanted to sell me something regardless of whether they looked good, I then went to Gilna Opticians in the IFSC, and the staff there are very blunt (in a nice way) about what glasses look good and what don't, which is great I will never go to anyone else when it comes to choosing frames.

Yes, exactly this. I ventured into Specsavers, I didn't like any of the frames there but it did feel like a production line, no member of staff offered their assistance either. Whereas in the smaller, independent opticians I went to, they advised me on the latest styles and what suited my face and were frank and honest about what didn't. I think this is the best option if you are going to be wearing your glasses regularly. I was prepared to pay more because I knew I'd be wearing them almost everyday.

Also, they usually have one pair of those style of frames in stock, so your frames will be lot more unique than those people buy in Specsavers, etc.

cjmcork

OP, I've worn glasses since I was 7 - please bring someone with you that will be honest, these are going to be part of your face for a good period of time, my mother is completely honest, and I find that the smaller opticians will be a great help, cos they rely on return customers (you're not going to go back to someone that made you look like an eejit! :rolleyes: )

also, there's lots of variety now - I recently bought a new set of frames and they were Versace (I know - recession and your wan is wearing versace glasses), but they look lovely, and I can't see without my glasses, so they're an investment - so lots of the big fashion houses do frames now; Prada have some lovely frames aswell, you can check all these out online, which is great, but there's no replacement for just toughing it out and trying on loads of pairs and getting an honest opinion

Jay Pentatonic

Thanks for the info guys! Really helpful stuff!

I guess I just have to bite the bullet and try on everything:)

Thanks again

mood

Bring a friend for a second opinion.

Pull all your hair off you face as glasses look different when hair is back etc. What looks ok when hair is down might not look ok when all you hair is off you face.