Lady Florida. Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 It's funny the other post showed up today, because I was thinking of asking about frames for me. I need new glasses, and will get new frames. I have wire rimmed frames because 1) they were still in fashion when I got my glasses and 2) I wear them all the time, so I need light frames. So my questions are: Are the more popular thick frames only for younger people? I'm in my 50's. and If I do go with the current style, are they made of light enough material that I won't be sorry I didn't stick with wire frames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELaurie Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I wear Silhouettes and they really are as light as a large paperclip :001_smile: Very comfortable - I have worn them for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm 33, and I wear these: I actually bought them as my spare pair, and thought these wire-rimmed ones would be my main pair, but they are so comfortable and DH likes them so much that I now wear the plastic ones almost all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita in NC Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Go look on http://www.zennioptical.com At their prices you can afford to buy a couple of pairs and wear the ones that suit your mood. I have 3 pairs from them. One pair of regular glasses, one pair of sun glasses and another pair with the transition lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pax Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm 33, and I wear these: I actually bought them as my spare pair, and thought these wire-rimmed ones would be my main pair, but they are so comfortable and DH likes them so much that I now wear the plastic ones almost all the time. These look almost exactly like my pair! Mine are a bit more cat eye shaped but super close. And they are light and very comfortable. I don't wear glasses that often but these ones are very attractive on me. Good luck. I hate shopping for glasses more than I hate shopping for a swim suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I prefer rimless glasses. They are light and I think they look better on my face than ones with rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhunandFonics Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm in my 40's and wear some modern fun ones, but they do get a bit heavy after a long day or if I have a headache. The one thing that I've had that absolutely drove me nuts were the wide sides. When the side pieces are wide (similar to the ones shown, but mine were even a little wider) it interferes with my peripheral vision. Most of the time I could deal with it, but I would take them off for driving. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm 33, and I wear these: I actually bought them as my spare pair, and thought these wire-rimmed ones would be my main pair, but they are so comfortable and DH likes them so much that I now wear the plastic ones almost all the time. When I am wearing glasses, I wear a pair like these. I wear contacts most of the time. I ordered from zennioptical.com. Cheap and cool. I am 44, and I think my glasses are supercool.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 When the side pieces are wide (similar to the ones shown, but mine were even a little wider) it interferes with my peripheral vision. Most of the time I could deal with it, but I would take them off for driving. :001_huh: Thanks, that's important to know. I can't take mine off for driving or I won't see anything - I'm nearsighted. I used to wear contacts except for at night (never could get used to extended wear), but the past few years my allergies have been so bad that I can't wear them anymore. I keep saying I'm going to go back to contacts, but I've gotten so used to glasses again, that I don't feel like contacts are worth it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 The thick frames are popular for everyone. Husband has them and they look great on him. I've chosen new wire frames because I think they look better on me - my face is angular and strongly put together (almost-black hair and eye-brows, pale skin, aquiline nose) so a softer curve looks better. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I'm 33, and I wear these: I actually bought them as my spare pair, and thought these wire-rimmed ones would be my main pair, but they are so comfortable and DH likes them so much that I now wear the plastic ones almost all the time. Mine look JUST LIKE THIS! Except the outside of the frames are red and the inside of the earpieces are neon pink. I'm not normally into bright colored glasses, but I like these! And they are very light. ETA:::: yeah, and I'm 45yo, so they aren't just for teens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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