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Have you ever wondered what message you’re
sending when you put on your glasses in the morning? Glasses don’t just alter
your physical appearance—they give people hints about your personality as well.
The color, material, and shape of your glasses tells everyone you meet just a
little bit about you.
Color
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by 亜々乱 山岸 河合 via Wikimedia Commons
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Brightly colored glasses are a pretty bold
statement. They suggest confidence as well as a willingness to have fun. Yellow
glasses are fun and blue glasses are cool. Red glasses are a particularly
daring statement because red is a power color. Black can also be a powerful
color depending on the style of frame. Black frames can be subtle, but they can
also be bold.
Material
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Most glasses frames
are either plastic or metal. While the rules aren’t hard and fast, plastic
frames suggest a fun loving, youthful attitude, while metal frames are seen as
more professional and responsible.
Shape
When you choose a
pair of glasses, you have a large number of shapes to choose from. Does the
style of frames you chose match your personality?
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by skippyjon via Flickr
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Round Frames
People who wear
round frames are often creative and gentle. They are calm under pressure and care
about other people. Round frames suggest tranquility and an affinity for the
romantic things in life.
Wayfarer Frames
Wayfarer frames have
made a huge comeback in recent years.
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Big Bold Sunglasses
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Big bold sunglasses are suited to big bold
personalities. People who choose big bold sunglasses are fashion conscious and
courageous. If you are very confident and love to have fun try on a pair of
statement making sunglasses.
Rectangle Frames
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Rectangle frames are often chosen by those who
are quiet and intelligent. Rectangle frames are stylish, but don’t make a
strong statement, which makes them perfect for those who aren’t looking to
stand out in a crowd. People who wear rectangle frames are content and
collected.
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Cat-eye Frames
Cat-eye frames used
to be associated mostly with cat ladies and shushing librarians, but in modern
times they are a courageous and sophisticated statement. They are usually worn
by women who know what they want in life and have a plan for getting it.
Rimless Frames
Rimless frames are very subtle, which means they
are suited to those who are looking to blend in with those around them. They
also suggest the person wearing them is happy with the way they look since they
aren’t using their glasses to alter their appearance. Those who choose rimless frames are often
quiet and invested in learning new things.
Aviator Frames
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Aviators are classics, and the people who wear
them are classic as well. Aviators suit those who value simplicity. People who
wear aviators are cool and relaxed but also love a good adventure.
Of course no one is
has a personality as simple as a pair of glasses, but what you wear on your
face all day every day does give others a glimpse into what you are like on the
inside. Whether you are shopping online or at your eye clinic in Edmonton or
Edinburgh, choose a pair of glasses that suits your personality.
Author Byline
Michael David
is a freelance blogger who loves learning about people. For more tips on
picking a pair of glasses, check out Londonderry Eye Care.
This is so interesting! I have a pair of Wayfarer frames (I never even knew they were called that) and a pair of Rectangle frames. It's so true! No lie, I wear the rectangular frames when I have a heavy day of meetings at the office so I can at least look like I know what I'm talking about. LOL! And I usually wear my Wayfarer frames when I go out because they're much more fun. This is such a great post!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhen I'm not wearing my contacts, I'm rocking my rectangle eyeglasses. And my go-to sunglasses are aviators. So, I guess that means I'm intelligent, but cool? I can live with that!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what it means.
DeleteSuper interesting. I have older black wire framed glasses but mainly wear contacts. I think I need to rethink my options. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteAnytime.
DeleteIt's come a long way from my terrible 80s/90s glasses!!! :D I stick with contacts though for the most part now.
ReplyDelete-Rebecca @ Love at First Book
Tell me about it. I use to avoid wearing mine until my mom made me.
DeleteCool article! My daughter is super conscious of what her glasses say about her. I'll send her over to read this :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help.
DeleteI loved this article. It was true to a tee. I have worn glasses since I was a little kid. I never thought about what my glasses say about me. But your description of subtle colors, wire rims and rectangular shapes are me through and through.
ReplyDeleteI've worn glasses as long as I can remember. My choices in them have totally changed throughout the years.
DeleteIn my younger days, it was definitely the wayfarer frames. I still love them, but they just don't work on the more rounded face I have developed. Now I go for more rectangular frames.
ReplyDeleteThis was such an interesting article.
I'm usually going for the Wayfarer/rectangular glasses these days.
DeleteOkay, what about those of us wearing reading glasses who buy the cheap ones at Walmart. Does it say I am cheap and don't really care about what I look like but do want to keep on reading?
ReplyDeleteHa, no! The descriptions will still remain the same no matter the price you pay.
DeleteI have been wearing glasses since I was 14. I've tried wearing contacts, but I could never get the hang of them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI avoid contacts at all costs. I don't want to put anything inside/on my eyes.
DeleteInteresting! I remember my first pair of aviator sunglasses - and am actually planning on buying a new pair (some twenty years later) for this summer!
ReplyDeleteYou got to look cool for the summer.
DeleteInteresting - I wear Rectangular frames. And surprisingly - the description this is spot on!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed reading this!
-Stacey
GluedToMyCraftsBlog.com
Anytime Stacey.
DeleteThis is really funny. It's not something I have really thought about before. My mother has Wayfarer glasses, my sister wears round frames, and my husband wears slim rectangular frame glasses. I guess I have a lot of personality variety in my life ;)! I've known people who wear each style mentioned above throughout the years. Knowing the personality of all of the three individuals I mentioned above, I'd say the glasses do suit. Although my sister also belongs in the "intelligent but quiet" category. Then there's me... I put work into maintaining my 20/20 vision so I don't have to wear glasses at all!
ReplyDeleteI think my husband would like seeing what his glasses tell others about him. I'll be sure to share this when he gets home from work tonight. Thanks for sharing!
I hope he won't be too surprised with his description.
DeleteWhat a fun post, I usually agonize over what new frames to get and drag someone with me for their honest opinion!
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It's better to have to pairs of eyes than one when buying something you'll be wearing everyday.
DeleteGreat post! I have red glasses. :)
ReplyDeleteI have black ones.
DeleteWire frames in oval shape... professional and semi-creative? ;-) Enjoyed the post.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteGlasses are sexy. I love to see my husband wear his frames.
ReplyDeleteGlasses are sexy and sophisticated.
DeleteI found this very interesting and enjoyable to read! I always think how we dress and what we wear, including glasses, says something about us. However, I had to laugh when I read about rectangle glasses- that's what I wear, but it's completely opposite from me! Lol. Either way, our choices do reflect who we are, whether consciously or not. I'll be checking back for more!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm glad you enjoyed the post all the same.
DeleteLove my big hollywood sunglasses. I don't wear glasses but I always admire the bold frames.
ReplyDeleteThey do make a bold statement.
DeleteBy these standards I am professional, responsible, quiet (not), content (yes I am), and looking to blend in with the crowd. I like it, this was fun! My frames are still fairly new. I find that picking out new glasses is a challenge. I like the big bold frames but only just for fun, not for all the time.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same.
DeleteI need to update my glasses and even more now after reading this list! Thank you so much for sharing and reminding of what a great asset my glasses are! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to update my glasses and even more now after reading this list! Thank you so much for sharing and reminding of what a great asset my glasses are! :)
ReplyDeleteAnytime, Jessi.
DeleteGlasses definitely do make a statement regarding your character. I love this post and how you broke it all down. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI chose contacts over 20 years ago because I didn't really like the styles at the time--however, my sunglasses have always been big and tortoise-shell.
ReplyDeleteSo I really like how you covered all the styles I could possibly think about.
Glad you enjoyed the post.
DeleteI have had to wear glasses since I was eight years old and so this was a fun round-up of different eras in my life! Now I wear contacts because my script is so strong I lose all peripheral vision with glasses. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteFun article. I usually wear contacts, but have fashionable glasses too.
ReplyDeleteThe best of both worlds, I see. I tend o avoid contacts though. They're not for me.
DeleteBefore I had Lasik, I wore rectangle framed. I just wanted those things to melt away!
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ the Jenny Evolution
Ha, a good way of putting it.
DeleteFun! I love the Cat Eyes ~ I'm happy they are making a come back.
ReplyDeleteYeah, they're getting popular again.
DeleteThanks for all the nice comments everyone. I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. It was fun to write.
ReplyDeleteThanks for guest posting with us, Michael!
DeleteInteresting read. I enjoyed it. The descriptions fit me pretty well. I wear contacts most of the time, but do have regular glasses and readers.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
DeleteGreat post! :) Mine is colorful! :) I agree that it says a lot about me!
ReplyDeleteI bet they look great on you.
DeleteI am blessed {so far} with not needing glasses but when I go with my mom I am always so impressed by the selection. It is very rare you see someone with the same glasses as someone else which really makes them unique to the person and shows off personality. Love it!
ReplyDeleteTrue that! There's plenty variety when it comes to glasses.
DeleteI have a pair to Tina Fey-ish small black glasses, they are woefully out of prescription, but I think they're lovely.
ReplyDeleteTina Fey's glasses are stylish.
DeleteMy daughter wears the black frame "nerd glasses". She is the kind of kid who doesn't care what anyone thinks of her. The glasses totally suit her personality!
ReplyDeleteI use to think my first pair of glasses were nerdish. I avoided wearing them at all costs until my mom made me. The rest was history.
DeleteWhat a great list! I wonder what my glasses say about me? Purple wires.I have rounded square frames. They probably look a bit nerdy but I'm not really that way...or am I?
ReplyDeleteNo. Your glasses will change as long as you age. The way they look has nothing to do with it really.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite pair of glasses are the cat-eye glasses, but I can't wear them. Mine are a mixture of the cat-eye and square with a design. They are actually pretty fun and I get a lot of compliments on them! My oldest son picked them out.
ReplyDeleteThat was sweet of him.
DeleteThis was cute! I like your interpretations about everything...Mine are a bit modern/vintage :D
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