Choosing glasses be hard

[FoxEye]

If you're a fashion retard. Like me.

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I don't think any of those suit me (except the top right), but the selection at most places is pretty similar.

Then there's this:
http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/face_shape_guide.aspx

which totally confuses me as none of those people look like the shapes they're matching them with...

So I wonder is my face an oblong, a diamond, or a reverse tetrahedron? /boggle It's just there to confuse me, I'm sure.

The last pair of glasses I bought I absolutely hated, so I'm trying to get it right this time.

How can I buy glasses like a boss, OcUK?

 

[Edrof]

The first two and the penultimate one look alright on you. Failing them, just get massive NHS style glasses without any glass in them and be a pro hipster.

 

[CREATIVE!11]

I wear glasses, 2nd ones look the best.

 

[98p]

2nd pair indeed

edit. or last

 

[Viper²]

I had to do this for the first time last week. Chose some that are more or less #2, Specsavers has a decent Armani range now.

 

[james.miller]

2nd pair

 

[HecFam]

I would say that you do not suit a thick frame. 2nd looks alright.

 

[Caged]

Go to an optician, try some on.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Go to an optician, try some on.

1. Note down the manufacturer and model number from the arm.
2. Order online
3. Profit

 

[Scougar]

Just going on the picture... the 2nd pair.

 

[Skillmister]

5th is the only one that looks semi- ok

 

[Caged]

1. Note down the manufacturer and model number from the arm.
2. Order online
3. Profit

I tried that once but the results were horrible, probably because I never got asked for measurements of my eye from the centre of my face etc. The frames fitted I just couldn't see out of them. Vision Express have been nothing but helpful. Most of the online places will take them back for free so you don't have anything to lose except time.

 

[aardvark]

2nd pair best,
also maybe the 4th across 2nd row, the half rims.

 

[FoxEye]

I would say that you do not suit a thick frame.

Yeah I think so too. I also think I should avoid dark (black, navy) frames... They just stand out too much.

 

[RedMogg]

Don't decide until you've tried some on - comfort is a huge factor. Fit is also important. Stay away from extremely narrow designs as they influence the edge thickness. Consider an anti-reflective coating if using for screen work. Be sure to get an accurate Pupil Distance measurement (PD), this is essential for correct lens placement (Will be anything between 55 - 72 mm).
Need further advice, let me know.
(Former dispensing optician!)

 

[Mr_White]

Second pair.

 

[pepp77]

2nd ones, bottom left and bottom right look okay.

 

[FoxEye]

Stay away from extremely narrow designs as they influence the edge thickness.

(Former dispensing optician!)

Can you explain what you mean by that please?

 

[MisChief]

Top row 2nd or bottom row 4th. Half rims are gay.

 

[POB]

Laser eye surgery, solve the problem once and for all.