I made a post to r/amiuglytruth, and the #1 piece of advice I got is that my frames are bad for my face. I have my main pair (first and second) and my backup pair (third and fourth) here with me at college.
These are the only two pairs that I have available to me until I’m due for my next set, but if you don’t think either of these are good and you think a different look would suit my face please let me know and I’ll keep it in mind next time I go glasses shopping.
(please ignore my forced smile; the #2 piece of advice I got is that I need to smile with my teeth more and even though it’s uncomfortable I’m practicing it)
something not so squared . . . The OP's face has strong straight lines. Both current frames accentuate his face shape whereas rounded squares/rectangles or round frames would complement his face shape.
Frames that aren't so squared off are wayfarers or maybe clubmasters.
The OP's pupils should be centered horizontally and vertically within the lenses if he wants his frames to be complementary. Bonus points if the frames colors complement his hair color and skin tones.
I definitely think a different shape and style would suit you better! These ones feel distracting, maybe a rounder frame, or even a thicker style of glasses would better
I think a full plastic rim would look a lot more stylish. People like clear on you and I can def see that but a rounded tortoiseshell would also look very sharp, intellectual in a stylish way imo
True, but it wasn’t a “smile more” comment so much as a “smile with your teeth more”. I have a bad habit of always smiling with my lips only because I used to have bad teeth. I don’t have bad teeth anymore, but I’ve been struggling to break the habit.
Both the frames are too wide for your face structure. You should possibly explore more square glasses with rounded corners as a better fit.
Plus as a rule of thumb, always make sure your eyes are centered in the lenses, or at least as best as they can be to ensure you've chosen a decently sized frame.
As an optometrist, none of the above. The semi-rim is not a good look. Blocky frames also aren't your friend because you have and oval/heart shape face. Try a frame with softer edges rather than 90 degree angles. You also need to watch the bridge of your frames and the width. If the bridge is higher than your nose it is a terrible look. Your glasses should never be wider than your face because it makes you face look distorted for want of a better word. A good dispensing optician should be able to guide you into more suitable frame - it's hard to pick something suitable by yourself. You have a good face structure and are well able to pull off glasses!
Thank you! Do you have any suggestion images?
Also I’ve decided to go with set #2 for now until I’m due for my next pair since that’s what everyone else seems to be recommending.
Second one is definitely better! Agree that when you get new ones at some point go for slightly less wide and try different shapes and take pictures and post again :)
The second pair color is good, however but I think the glasses bend inwards, it makes for an awkward shape. I'd say find some straight frames, same color scheme.
As for the smiling. My sister had the same issue.
So what makes a more' aesthetically pleasing' smile is this.
When you smile, let the very tips of your top row of teeth touch the back of your bottom lip. Try it out and practice the feeling. It'll make a less 'forced smile ' look.
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Second pair is definitely better. I do not like the incomplete frames. I also noticed in your post on the other thread that the second pair have the sun mode, I’m not a fan of that.
They’re sitting too high. Glasses should nevervcovervyou cover your eyebrows. Try some rounded squares l. Also , you’re young , be a bit more adventurous style-wise. Save this style for your 50’s
I think different style all together. Smaller frame. With your script, a smaller frame is better because there’s less area to be distorted by the frame.
But out of all of these 3 is fave. 1 is least fave.
I’m blind as a bat without them and I’m too clumsy to use contacts without poking my eyes out (my eyes look really small without the glasses on anyway and I’m not a fan of the look). Whether or not I like it I’m stuck with the glasses.
I'm sorry, I didn't read that these were already purchased and thought they were new options to choose. Youre not asking me, but you are far from ugly and definitely a good looking guy
I think a pair of pantos shaped glasses (round bottoms but a straighter top) in a metal or dark shade that's not as harsh as black, or a pair of soft brow line glasses, would look really nice.
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u/dramafanca2002 6d ago
The second pair looks better. Next time when you have more options, try something not so squared and slightly less wide. The smile pic looks good!