Glasses

[Furu14]

Hi all

Im one of these people who am ocularly impaired, thus I wear glasses. I dont mind glasses and wont have any doctor tinker with my eyes. Glasses are a style thing however. I do know that having glasses that fit your face shape is at the top of the list, but what styles of glasses would you guys suggest to use for my style of clothing.

I do like to wear boots, such as my engineer boots in both black and brown leather, denim pants and white and black tees with or without flannels, never a hat.

any and all recommendations are welcome

 

[jchance]

What’s in fashion these days is the clear frame glasses. Can’t go wrong with that if you want to look hip. Works with any style and any face shape.

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

classic aviator teardrops?

 

[postpaper]

I also wear glasses and I usually go with the metal frames that are very thin, not necessarily due to my face shape but just so that it is not too obvious.

There is a very expensive glasses brand called Lindberg. I don't own one but they are always a good reference for me to get inspiration because they mostly make thin, metal frames.

 

[raf]

I bought 4 sets of Randolph Engineering frames maybe 30 years ago, for daily wear. One pair needed local guy to weld a break in the solder. These frames are not cheap, but amortizing cost over the decades it turns out to have been a good buy. American Optical/RayBan slightly inferior, IMHO. My frames are all "Large Aviator" type, with cable temples. Since all lenses are identical, if need be, I can mix and match if needed.

After cataract surgery in both eyes, I re-purposed 2 pair to sunglass use, and 2 pair to "reading glasses" use.

Obviously get a full eye exam before buying any new eyeglasses. In USA, law requires them to provide you with a copy of your prescription. Make sure that the "Inter-Pupillary Distance" is properly measured and written down on same slip of paper. IPD is often omitted in the prescription but can be measured by any decent Optician who sells and fits glasses--maybe the Optometrist has a side business in the same place.

I have brought all my re-lensed RE eyeglasses to get lenses at the "Eyeglass Shop" at local BJ's Wholesale Club. You need not be a BJ's Member to use them. Good experience and I had them adjust the fit of my eyeglasses, which made a huge difference in comfort. Regret not doing so much earlier.

Consider re-purposing "old" eyeglass frames for sunglass use.

The point here is that you can "usually" get the frames at one place, and the lenses at another, if makes financial sense.

DO shop around!

 

[Edward]

Getting your eyes tested locally then buying online is a good way to go. I've saved a lot of money since I started doing that. My most recent distance glasses came from a big box (Specsavers) as they have, after a few fallow years, reintroduced a style I like (their take on a browline), and their two-fer deal made them very affordable. I used to go for photochromic lenses in everything, now I prefer clear and separate sunglasses. I have two pairs of sunglasses, with a couple of pairs of frames sitting ready to go.

Your style preferences strike my ear as compatible with a late 40s / 50s style like a browline (Shuron Ronsir are my favourite - the originator of the style, they claim; Rayban Clubmasters very similar, and American Optical did or do (not sure, don't see them over here) a version.

If you prefer a slightly chunkier look, Shuron Sidewinders are a solid option.

Depending on where you are in the world, there are a lot of vintage / vintage style frame suppliers. https://www.deadmensspex.com/ come highly recommended; I have my eye on a pair of gas mask glasses for the pre--1945 look from them, as well as a pair of pince-nez for my reading prescription.

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

While we're here, and you folks are sharing makers new to me, I'm always on the hunt for round frames. I'm talking truly round, as in an actual circle, lens shape. If you run into any, please share the links here. Also prefer silver/nickel frames to colors or gold.

That Lindberg maker is interesting. I like that they're playing with the hinges, but I also question the durability/ability to have them fixed if anything ever goes wrong. A coiled hinge with a rivet rather than a screw is a nice look, but can you fix that if something bends or whatever? I appreciate design, but I gotta be able to fix problems.

 

[postpaper]

That Lindberg maker is interesting. I like that they're playing with the hinges, but I also question the durability/ability to have them fixed if anything ever goes wrong. A coiled hinge with a rivet rather than a screw is a nice look, but can you fix that if something bends or whatever? I appreciate design, but I gotta be able to fix problems.

That is a very good point. I also hate it when you can't fix your own things so I'm with you on there... As far as their own word goes, the frame itself uses titanium, but unfortunately I don't have any anecdotes about how strong the hinges are.

Speaking of hinges, I had these pretty cheap metal round frames that still lasted me for years. I never expected it to go out the way it did because it just started to rust from moisture. I took them off before showering and just put them next to the sink (which I never do now after I lost this pair) and done that enough times until the glasses literally just split in half one day because the nose bridge disintegrated over time. A few lucky people witnessed it and they got some good laugh out of it... A pair of glasses just naturally splitting in half on my face when we were just eating food at a table together.

I used my backup pair which was acetate but I really did not like how it looked on me. I would still look for the thinnest most durable metal frame and Lindberg did come pretty close to it. The only downside was honestly the price and yes, design that compromises repairability for aesthetics. Like a few previous suggestions, vintage frames might be the way to go when it comes to both style and function.

 

[Ernest P Shackleton]

I wash my glasses every day in the shower. I've had plating fade away, but I've never had rust. Most of my glasses were Artcraft, and they made very high quality frames out of great materials. In today's world, Artcraft has probably set me up for disappointment.

 

[GHT]

While we're here, and you folks are sharing makers new to me, I'm always on the hunt for round frames. I'm talking truly round, as in an actual circle, lens shape. If you run into any, please share the links here. Also prefer silver/nickel frames to colors or gold.

Circular frames, now where have I seen them? Can't help you with a supplier, my circular frames had to come from an optician. When you have Photokeratitis prescription lenses are the way to go and opticians are not that keen to fit lenses into frames they haven't supplied.

 

[whitetail_country]

What’s in fashion these days is the clear frame glasses. Can’t go wrong with that if you want to look hip. Works with any style and any face shape.

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These glasses are trend focused and not timeless. They do not look professional in my opinion.

 

[NAB]

You're probably familiar with them already but Persol makes some classic frames that would fit well with your style.

 

[Edward]

The Moscot Lemtosh is an excellent frame for a fifties look.

The real thing tends to be pricey, but it is a widely copied style. I have a pair of Earth Ezra frames (mine are tortoiseshell with a violet coloured tint for the sun) that mimic this style.

 

[DogFacePonySoldier]

I never heard of any of these brands, cool rabbit holes. I am due for a new pair.

I like that the MOSCOT has clip on options., which I prefer over tinting or sunglasses. The MOSCOT miltzen seems like the round style. I personally like a nice tortoise frame.

 

[GHT]

I never heard of any of these brands, cool rabbit holes. I am due for a new pair.

I like that the MOSCOT has clip on options., which I prefer over tinting or sunglasses. The MOSCOT miltzen seems like the round style. I personally like a nice tortoise frame.

https://www.google.com/search?q=spe...me..69i57.27439j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
The last three frames are all tortoiseshell.

 

[NE202DC]

I recently got my first pair of prescription glasses and decided to use my insurance to buy something slightly better than Warby Parker this year. I looked at a few brands today (Matsuda, Tom Davies, SALT, Akoni, Oovo, Entourage of 7, and a real "fun" one--Lucas de Stael, who makes glasses out of leather, stingrays, stone, etc.). I plan to look at Shuron, Persol, Oliver Peoples, and Masunaga as well.

I'm gravitating to Matsuda, particularly the 1030, 1031, 2047, and 2063, but if anyone has any suggestions, experiences, or comments on the fits of some of these below, please let me know. Thank you!

Photos 1-2: M2063
3-4: M1031
5-8: M2047
9: I can't remember who made this, but I kind of dig the orange.
10: One of the Lucas de Staehl's in cowhide. Not my style, but I know how everyone on here feels about leather

 

[Pandemic]

I think you will like Oliver Peoples, Moscot, Garrett Leight and Cult Eyewear.

You have a light complexion, so might want to avoid thick and dark frames

 

[Edward]

Shuron are excellent. I've had a couple of pairs of their Ronsir Zyls, and they are superb. The original browline style. If you want something a bit chunkier, their Sidewinder model is nice. For something akin to those on the bottom left of OP, Earth brand (Harry or Ezra models) are worth looking into.

 

[Pandemic]

I’d start with a ‘virtual try-on’ of these in a few different colours:

https://www.oliverpeoples.com/usa/0OV5413U--1492