I LOVE cateye glasses-- my current pair (which are way overdue to be replaced) and a modified cateye in purple. Personally, I like something that is a little different. i went to a boutique optician-- here, you don't go through the walls of frames, they bring frames to you based on the size, shape of your face and your coloring. I found them VERY helpful .. and the process was so much less stressful.

Love the ones you chose-- though it's hard to tell how big they are.

Some people look good in glasses and some do not, regardless of the style. However, one very I portent thing to remember about glasses is to get ones that are higher /cover your eyebrows. That makes a big difference for most people in how they look.

I wear contacts MOST of the time, so I tend to be slightly adventurous when buying glasses (since I don't wear them a whole lot). These are the pair I've had for a few years now. I thought I was so wild to get green.

Everyone loves them -- I get a lot of compliments. But I'm ready for a new pair -- just ready for a change. I have no idea what I'll get next!

Last time I tried on eyeglasses, a fellow snapped selfies with each pair he tried on. Then, with his actual glasses on, looked at the selfies to pick the best style.
A great idea.
What I did was to take DH along for his opinion.

Sue, my husband would want it all over as fast as possible and would not be of a reliable opinion . I like that a lot of people do not hold back here.

I like #4. But I'm unreliable since I'm a contact lens wearer who only updates her backup glasses about every 10 years (and so far has been lucky to never need her backup glasses outside of her bedroom) so I don't really know what's currently stylish.

Whatever that lighter colored part in #2 and #3 is, it looks me like its pointing down, like a frown, and I don't like it. Irrational perhaps but it's how it strikes me in the pix. It probably looks better in person.

Talking a selfie is a clever idea. It is hard to pick out frames when you can't see!

There used to be an optometrist or optican (happilady maybe?) that hung around GW a bit. Maybe she's still around and can offer you advice.

Yes on the rule out of #2 and #3 Hhireno and #6 for sure I think. I bought contacts a few years ago to wear in one eye so that I could see far and near. I had no problem adjusting to that. The problem was getting the darn thing in, it took forever. Are some contacts easier to get in? I'm thinking I need a pair of glasses to read with at night. One pair with prescription on one side only to wear to grocery store to avoid running into people, that gives me some near and far sight. And I would like contacts to wear in one eye if going out for the evening...to look better and have some near and far sight.

I just bought new glasses, and they are a matte black acetate (plastic). I bought Prodesign, made in Denmark. They have so many styles that you should be able to find something you love. So many frames are made in China now--my last pair spontaneously broke after two years. The frame around the lens just popped!

I like plastic frames in a neutral color without any frou-frou. Rhinestones, open framework, no thank you! I am not my grandmother. My face is slightly round (my Dutch genes) so only a few styles look good on me.

Go to an ophthalmologists office that has an eye wear shop, here at least, they carry the latest brands and styles that I don't see at discount places. For a reason I can't thoroughly explain, Kate Spade glasses have been my favorites for a few years. Maybe because they have a slightly preppy, updated traditional look that I favor.

I bought a pair of prescription sunglasses last week in KS and a pair of KS regular glasses.

I like 1 and 4..

I like number 5. I think the more rectangular shape broadens your face whereas some of the others seem to point to your cheeks. It also appears that you have larger face and I think those need a larger pair of glasses.

What is your prescription? I ask this because mine is bad and it severely limits the frames that I can get. Well, that I can get and still look decent.

4 or 5. Maybe go try some on in person and take pics and post them?

http://cdna.allaboutvision.com/i/eyeglasses/bobbi-brown-maureen-200x269.jpg I agree with kswl on wearing higher framed glasses to cover eye brows. These are from olychick's post above.http://cdna.allaboutvision.com/i/eyeglasses-2014/ken-zp-loretta-270x250.jpg edited to fix broken link

Yes Voila and Kswl about the eyebrow thing and it's something I would never have thought of without this post. It is hard to tell in my above pictures if any of those would do that in real life. At least I'm sort of knowing what I don't like. I wouldn't mind something like #2 or #3 without the downward sweep of metal. Sort of like these, I made them come up to the brow.

I just ordered some new prescription reading glasses about a week ago. My last 2 pair have been Kate Spades and look a lot like your #5. My face is also a little longish and I have a high forehead. My new ones aren't in yet, bit I went with something different this time. They are Tom Ford, red, and bigger. Everything I saw in the optometrist dispensary was tending to larger frames than a couple of years ago. Mine are a bit more like the Zac Posens in the link but a slightly different shape. The tech where I get mine is really good at helping with styles for people.

Okay, Outsideplaying there is lots to like in your suggestions. Everyone COMPLETLY WIPE ALL UGLY PICTURES ABOVE OUT OF YOUR MIND. I'm starting over. I was just not being hip enough but I didn't know till now.

We have a local optometrist whose staff is amazing with helping you find the right frame. They have a gizmo where you try on frames, they snap a pix and put 4 at a time on the screen for you to see.

Yes, definitely larger frames. Think 80's but not quite as big. I also wear contacts and usually only wear my glasses at home. I have a nice pair of brown tortoise-y Prada frames that I've had for a few years. My optician in my hometown was the best with recommending frames for me. I have Kate Spade for my Rx sunglasses which I don't use that much.

Coach makes some cute eyeglasses. My friend has a green tortoise pair that I love.

I had Lasik several years ago, and there are such cute glasses now that sometimes I want to get a pair! I never thought I'd say that :-)

My eyes are so bad (tri-focals) that I have to take selfies so I can then look at them with my old glasses on. I got new ones in December after falling on my face ruining my glasses. Luckily I had an old pair of readers to wear to help me chose, but that didn't help much and I'm not too happy with these.
I recommend you take your time choosing. I'd get some real pictures of your self in lenses at a local optical and share them here. These virtuals help (I like #5) but I'd take a new picture to use if you do plan on buying them online.

Okay, if you are open to more hip, I highly recommend L.A. Eyewear. I have had more currently glasses for over 10 years (ridiculous, I know) and I have had no issues. I DO wear my glasses all day, every day and most other glasses I've owned have developed issues. Stem screws fall out, lenses fall out, stems bend. They do look a bit "out there" but make sure to click through and see the colors. Most come in a wide range of colors -- not all are bright yellow or orange. I love their tortoise shell and as I said above, my current glasses are purple. I do like colors-- LOVE Sue's green.. also love red glasses (though I NEVER wear red). Purple works great for me because they make my hazel eyes lean green.

I got mine at the boutique optician-- a friend on the west coast bought multiple pairs on ebay (seriously). I would try to find someone local who has them in store. You will likely be surprised-- I'd have NEVER picked up a pair of purple cateye glasses on my own!

For fun sunglasses I bought black catseye glasses with a lime green edge.
For dress, I wear Coach tortoise shell glasses. More young people ask me where I got my glasses, the catseye.

I got my first pair of glasses as a junior in HS. I wore my contacts 99% of the time. Back then glasses were not a fashion statement. I guess old dogs don't like new tricks because I continue to shop with that idea in my head. When I hit the time of life where I did not have time or money for contacts I continued to shop for glasses that blended away into my face. When I go out into the world I do not care to have anyone SEE my glasses. I prefer them to SEE me. Accessories should enhance not take center stage IMHO. Larger lenses are easier to see with--so functionally if you are wearing glasses why wouldn't you go with that--is my take on size. Color--again I go for a color that blends into my freckles and hair color not STICK OUT. No one ever notices when I get new frames so my personal prescription for glasses must be working the way I want it to.
If they are something you only wear at home than possibly there is no reason to not go FUN, and ignore my prescription.

Jterrilynn, my optomotrist will do the same thing as maggie's...take photos of you with your glasses and display all or 1-2 side-by-side with your choices. That's the way to go. Just spend some time trying them on and have the tech's help you decide.

I only wear mine for reading so it's not like an all-day thing, so I figure I can go a little wilder with color and size. I'm usually pretty conservative and my last KS's were tortoise with colored linings (1 blue and 1 lime green), nothing special. I also have a very narrow bridge and do not like anything but an integrated plastic bridge piece. No metal with plastic, because those get caught in your hair when you shove your glasses up on your head.

red polka dot frames

My 32 year old DD has these - she is a teacher and only needs them when driving and in the classroom - not for reading. Aren't they fun!

Thank you all! I am for certain going to a place that has the L.A frames to try on. There are many that I like such as the Garza, Hornet, Denari, Pigeon and more. I woke this morning thinking that by the time I spend money on all that I want I could maybe just get Lasik in one eye? Don't know anything about it though. I can see far but not close. When I could manage to get one contact in it worked well for me on seeing near and far. I had no problem at all adjusting to that. In fact it was all very automatic. However, I would most likely still need glasses to read? I guess I need to make some appointments today.

I still see alot of the smaller (almost reading glass look if you know what I mean) on people. I only wear glasses when 1) driving at night and 2) at a movie (and we don't go to movies LOL) or something like that. In other words, I rarely wear glasses. Therefore I do not update my glasses often. I can't even remember when I had them on last. Anyhoo, one thing about sunglasses - remember you want them large enough that they cover all around your eyes (for wrinkle protection) and make sure they cover well from the sides too. My dad has a degenerative eye disease and his eye doctor stresses the side coverage. It's not just about the looks - with sunglasses you are also protecting your eyes. My dad was also told he might never have developed the degenerative disease IF HE HAD WORN SUNGLASSES! He used to hate them! Thankfully, his disease was caught early, he uses the eye vitamins and sunglasses now and his disease is not progressing. His eye doctor suggested my sis and I start with the eye vitamins.

Oh Terriynn. glad you found designs that you like at LA Eyeworks! I have been superpleased with mine and I am hoping to get another pair-- and if the unusual frames weren't enough, I loved the case too! LOL

I used to be in the "i want my glasses to disappear into my face" camp too. I have worn glasses since I was 4. Can't wear contact lenses. It was the last boutique that really turned me around-- they said why pay attention to every other element of your style and then wimp out with the glasses? It made sense. I balked at purple-- i mean, i don't even wear purple-- but it has really become a neutral for me. It just works.

The other thing I love is that I have no problem with their metals-- my current glasses are titanium (yes, purple titanium!) and I see most, if not all, of their current metal frames are stainless steel.

Hope you find a pair you love!

If your face is narrow, do give the Kate Spade glasses a try. They come in great colors, and are just made less wide than many of the others!

Oops, the cover your eyebrows advice I gave above was for dark glasses! Sorry, was not thinking prescription despite all,your photos!

Not a problem Kswl, the main consensus by all was to go
larger.

Today I made an appointment at an Eye Institute to see what
my options are as far as intraocular lens, Laskik or Laser or if there is
something else I do not know about for correcting far sightedness in one eye.
Probably not in my budget but the two hour appointment is free with the
prescription part only $20. In the meantime I have been checking to see if any
nicer eyeglass shops near have Kate Spade, L.A and Ford ect. Kate Spade and L.A
is not mentioned in any of the local’s lists of products on line. That is not
to say those brands aren’t there though. I have five nicer shops within five
minutes of my home that have very expensive glass frames but it is fairly conservative
around here so I may have to head south.

Update: I am a 2.5 out of 5 in the cataract department in both eyes. I am officially OLD... sheesh! So, need to have them removed.

Wow! So glad you found a good doctor. By the way, I tried the one contact for distance (right eye) and no contact for left eye which had perfect near vision. While driving I-95 I found that I could not see in my rear-view mirror. I nixed that idea. Since you are far sighted now I would just get reading glasses. Do your cataracts impair your near vision? Perhaps you do not need reading glasses at all? This could be a good thing. Best of luck with your cataract surgery. I understand it is easy and very successful.

My college age daughter says the cool kids buy their glasses from Warby Parker. I would check out their website and look for similar styles at your local eyeglass store.

https://www.warbyparker.com/

Thanks for the link Dee! Hi Voila, I was going to get a lens put in my right eye to see near and have both cataracts Taken off. My dominant eye is on the left so although it was suggested that one get corrected as well I want to see how much my far sight is improved after the cataract removal. I had always been able to see well at a distance before I got old women eyes.

Glad you found a good doctor. Sheesh! My eye doc gave me the cataract news too! Had a 3 in one eye and a 2 (barely) in the other. She told me it wasn't an emergency that I do the surgery just yet, and in fact could probably even wait another year. I had noticed sometimes I had what appeared to be a filmy look in that eye but just thought my eyes were tired as it would go away at times. Who knew? Apparently insurance here only covers it if it's a 3 or more, and I've decided to wait until winter, maybe after Christmas to have this one done. Then if the other is worse next year at my exam I'll do that one.

Outside, Thanks for sharing the 3 and insurance coverage. I'm waiting to hear back on if I'm covered. I now have a new insurance that bites compared to my old one. My husbands place of employment changed insurance companies due to a $200,000 a year increase after Obama care. I could wait until I am a 3 but driving at night is a problem as I feel completely blinded by headlights.

You are in FL right? I now have Medicare which is primary but still kept my BCBS fed retiree up, so it is secondary and is considered our Part D for now but it picks up anything Medicare doesn't cover. Then DH has his Tricare for Life which comes in third. So I'll be covered for sure. With all the Obama Care changes, I don't know what happens.

Yes I'm in Florida. I also just had a bunch of expensive dental work done on one side. I'm just costing way too much money!!! Hope I don't continue down this high maintenance road. Sounds like you are well prepared.

Thanks, thanks a lot. :0 now I want these glasses!n (APologies - I have no idea how to post pictures now!)

http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/Lenscrafters/8053672242348_shad_qt?$jpegdefault$&wid=680

Costco's optical department gets good reviews. Some say the savings is huge. I'm considering joining just for new glasses!

Boo those are so cute ! I met a woman at my local Tiki bar/restaurant who owns a beauty supply store. She as well as the gal who used to cut my hair suggested I go red/brown on my hair color. So, my new friend hooked me up with a special blend and she is also giving me a new cut (she is licensed) . I love her hair. My old hair stylist needs a stylist. The glasses you posted would be fun casual day glasses for my new look. Car, my husband goes to Costco for his glasses and now has some very nice frames. I'll have to look again because I didn't see any I loved for myself. However, that was over a year ago.

glasses big enough to cover one's eyebrows? I don't think I've ever had those--I think they'd look huge on my face.

Yes, not sure I could pull it off. Look at the HUGE ones in the article below for 2015 trends I just found. I'm still not sure what I am doing about my eyes yet. Still playing phone tag on if my insurance is paying for the cataract removal.http://thefashiontag.com/2014/11/26/designer-sunglasses-ditto-eyewear/

I love sunglasses, but I find that is such a different look since they are opaque. I am willing to go a bit wild w sunglasses, but with regular glasses, anything avant garde felt odd.

I recently got my first ever pair of prescription glasses (for driving at night in the rain!) and I ended up with these that i got from Neiman Marcus.

I do hear that a lot of people like Warby Parker.

sorry; didn't real all the posts to the the "cover your eyebrows" was for sunglasses. nevermind.

Oh Mtn I love that tasteful bit of bling on the sides. Nice!

Thx, I like them, but of course they are not "hip" at all! I could not keep a straight face in the hip ones. But then you are an artist and I am in finance, so you can do "hip". Can't wait to see what you choose. I had so much fun, I wanted to buy lots of pairs. Glasses can be so flattering.

Oh and, BTW, there was an article in the NYT today about Hillary's hip quotient, and in the article Warby Parker, which i suggested above, was mentioned as hip.

So,there you go.

Mtn (not hip but can recognize hip when she sees it)

I see that Warby Parker will ship you 5 frames to try on at home if there is not a store near you. I do like their styles, and they don't seem to be incredibly expensive. I mostly wear my frames at home, so buying a new fancy pair seems like a waste. I've had these Prada frames for a few years now. I still get a lot of compliments on them when I wear them even if they are not the latest trend. I am lucky I have a good fit with multifocal contacts. I asked my eye doctor last exam in March about cataracts, and luckily I am good for now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Prada-Orange-Brown-Rectangular-Eye-Glasses-Model-VPR-03H-51-16-7BP-101-135-/161709278233?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a69fc419