Help Picking Out Sunglasses / Yay or Nay? (Please read rules in post #1) - Page 8

jabzoog · 02-01-2007

I've never owned a pair of sunglasses that cost more than 15$. However, recently I've been more into accessories than I have ever been and I would like to spend a bit of money on a good pair of sunglasses that I will take care of and use often.

I've tried on lots of kinds of sunglasses and nothing really seems to look good on me.. to me, at least. I think it has something to do with my face shape/nose.

So, I'm pretty clueless and open to any suggestions.
I'd like to keep the price under 200$...

A couple not-so-flattering pictures to show profile/front of face:

ANY recommendations would be helpful.. I have no idea hwere to begin. Thank you.

*Happiness* · 02-01-2007

sunglasses are tricky....
you have to go and try some on...
I recommend going to a boutique that sells a variety of glasses & just take some time to try lots of pair on....

after you try some pairs on...
leave the store....
think about it and come back to make a purchase.

don't be hasty.

I like Dita sunglasses...personally. they seem to flatter my face (imo).

good luck with your shade search.

Dkammern · 03-01-2007

aviator-rayban-glasses normally look ok on everyone... because they are a classic... and they would look reaaaaally HOT with that black trench coat and the bag and whatever you pair them with!

I strongly recomend: AVIATOR PRADA!!!!

because they are not flat as ray-bans so they "match one's face" (i don't know if that makes sence in english)

they are young, colorfull , "trendy" and around $200

a year ago i chose the prada and i dont regret my desition

good luck!

jabzoog · 03-01-2007

Thanks guys. I like a lot of the Dita sunglasses I saw and am going to check out hte Prada aviators right now..

ukfashionista · 05-01-2007

Square-ish ones with rounded edges (think Oliver Peoples) work on almost everyone.

Bel · 05-01-2007

Aviators are def. not universally flattering... I tried a pair once and I looked seriously disgusting.

belletrist · 06-01-2007

Honestly, you should stick to the RayBan's
I don't know a single person that can't pull them off!

kellyisazebra · 07-01-2007

I need a pair of sunglasses that would work on me too. Every pair I try on, I get told that they don't suit me. I have no idea what kind would.
I agree with aviators not being flattering for everyone, I tried them and it made my face look messed up..hahah!

NAT829 · 08-01-2007

I don't think anyone can recommend a pair for you, you have to find out what style looks best on you.

I agree with borjacapella's comment about aviators....they seem to flatter everyone. It's just about finding out what specific style looks good. Right now, aviators come in so many different styles. Some are much bigger than others, some are wider, some are longer, but I think that everyone can look great in them.

Find a store near you that carries a wide variety of sunglasses and spend some time trying them on to narrow it down. Bring someone with you to help; someone who's opinion you trust. (Don't rely on the sales associates to give you an honest answer.)

Sunglasses are so worth the money!

Good luck!

kellyisazebra · 08-01-2007

Hah, that's kind of the problem... the only person's opinion I trust is my mom's, because I know she's honest. But she thinks all sunglasses look terrible on me, haha. & I don't know if it's just her, or if that's really true..hm! I will try them on & decide for myself though next time.

jabzoog · 09-01-2007

I settled on a pair! My mother helped me, haha.
Got Prada PR OSG7s in black/gray
wheeee
and for cheap(er)

whiteshells · 09-01-2007

I've yet to find a pair for myself. I've had several, but none look good on me.

Not to be spooky, but I love your hair.

Dkammern · 12-01-2007

^^ i second the hair thing... i love it too :P

if i had to narrow down aviators i'd go for RayBan (of course), Prada, Chanel, or Dior (with a huge emphasis on the first two) and i'd get away from Dolce&Gabbana -->hideous imo

kellyisazebra · 13-01-2007

Hah I love her hair too. It's naturally pretty.

jabzoog · 14-01-2007

haha thanks re: hair stuff
here is a pic of the sunglasses i chose!

of course my hair looks really horrible in this pic, but eh

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jabzoog rising star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 107	universally flattering sunglasses? I've never owned a pair of sunglasses that cost more than 15$. However, recently I've been more into accessories than I have ever been and I would like to spend a bit of money on a good pair of sunglasses that I will take care of and use often. I've tried on lots of kinds of sunglasses and nothing really seems to look good on me.. to me, at least. I think it has something to do with my face shape/nose. So, I'm pretty clueless and open to any suggestions. I'd like to keep the price under 200$... A couple not-so-flattering pictures to show profile/front of face: ANY recommendations would be helpful.. I have no idea hwere to begin. Thank you.

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Happiness V.I.P. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: it's beautiful up here... Gender: femme Posts: 4,115	sunglasses are tricky.... you have to go and try some on... I recommend going to a boutique that sells a variety of glasses & just take some time to try lots of pair on.... after you try some pairs on... leave the store.... think about it and come back to make a purchase. don't be hasty. I like Dita sunglasses...personally. they seem to flatter my face (imo). good luck with your shade search. __________________ "when you become quiet, it just dawns on you." ~thomas edison.

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Dkammern DÔMMkammern Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 3,577	aviator-rayban-glasses normally look ok on everyone... because they are a classic... and they would look reaaaaally HOT with that black trench coat and the bag and whatever you pair them with! I strongly recomend: AVIATOR PRADA!!!! because they are not flat as ray-bans so they "match one's face" (i don't know if that makes sence in english) they are young, colorfull , "trendy" and around $200 a year ago i chose the prada and i dont regret my desition good luck! __________________ site: Dkammern

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belletrist backstage pass Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aix-en-Provence, French Riviera Gender: homme Posts: 521	Honestly, you should stick to the RayBan's I don't know a single person that can't pull them off! __________________ "Human Stupidity consists in having lots of ideas, but stupid ones" Henry de Montherlant

03-01-2007	109
jabzoog rising star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 107	Thanks guys. I like a lot of the Dita sunglasses I saw and am going to check out hte Prada aviators right now..

05-01-2007	110
ukfashionista backstage pass Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 694	Square-ish ones with rounded edges (think Oliver Peoples) work on almost everyone.

05-01-2007	111
Bel front row Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 436	Aviators are def. not universally flattering... I tried a pair once and I looked seriously disgusting.

07-01-2007	113
kellyisazebra front row Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 344	I need a pair of sunglasses that would work on me too. Every pair I try on, I get told that they don't suit me. I have no idea what kind would. I agree with aviators not being flattering for everyone, I tried them and it made my face look messed up..hahah!

08-01-2007	114
NAT829 windowshopping Join Date: Aug 2004 Gender: femme Posts: 17	I don't think anyone can recommend a pair for you, you have to find out what style looks best on you. I agree with borjacapella's comment about aviators....they seem to flatter everyone. It's just about finding out what specific style looks good. Right now, aviators come in so many different styles. Some are much bigger than others, some are wider, some are longer, but I think that everyone can look great in them. Find a store near you that carries a wide variety of sunglasses and spend some time trying them on to narrow it down. Bring someone with you to help; someone who's opinion you trust. (Don't rely on the sales associates to give you an honest answer.) Sunglasses are so worth the money! Good luck! __________________ "If you look good and dress well, you don't need a purpose in life." -Robert Pante

08-01-2007	115
kellyisazebra front row Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 344	Hah, that's kind of the problem... the only person's opinion I trust is my mom's, because I know she's honest. But she thinks all sunglasses look terrible on me, haha. & I don't know if it's just her, or if that's really true..hm! I will try them on & decide for myself though next time.

09-01-2007	116
jabzoog rising star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 107	I settled on a pair! My mother helped me, haha. Got Prada PR OSG7s in black/gray wheeee and for cheap(er)

09-01-2007	117
whiteshells front row Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 247	I've yet to find a pair for myself. I've had several, but none look good on me. Not to be spooky, but I love your hair.

12-01-2007	118
Dkammern DÔMMkammern Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: homme Posts: 3,577	^^ i second the hair thing... i love it too :P if i had to narrow down aviators i'd go for RayBan (of course), Prada, Chanel, or Dior (with a huge emphasis on the first two) and i'd get away from Dolce&Gabbana -->hideous imo __________________ site: Dkammern

13-01-2007	119
kellyisazebra front row Join Date: Jan 2007 Gender: femme Posts: 344	Hah I love her hair too. It's naturally pretty.

14-01-2007	120
jabzoog rising star Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Gender: femme Posts: 107	haha thanks re: hair stuff here is a pic of the sunglasses i chose! of course my hair looks really horrible in this pic, but eh

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