Looking Down Your Nose
Elvis Costello, Buddy Holly, Poindexter, Justin Timberlake… what do they all have in common (or in sync… ba dum crash). Give up? Ok, I’ll just tell you. They all wear dark, plastic-framed glasses. While this is by no means a new trend, it is very much in vogue right now. For quite some time it seemed like contacts were going to put the frame companies out of business, but then we noticed a resurgence of these spectacles from the 1950's. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, these facial accessories have reappeared in the pages of just about every fashion magazine pushing their geek-chic style. It has gotten to the point that retailers are making non-prescription pairs for those fashionistas who want the look but were cursed with perfect vision.
You can pick up a pair of these non-prescription specs at retailers like Topshop or H&M (usually for less than $30), but if you are looking to go with something more notable check out your local eyewear retailer. Most optical centers can do any frame you want with a poly-lens that need not be corrective. To avoid dating yourself, I would stick with a more classic look without the brand label stamped all over the side. A favorite of mine would have to be Persol from Italy. It is a brand that has been around for over 90 years and was the sunglasses vendor of choice for style icon, Steve McQueen.
When looking for that perfect pair, keep your eyes above the neck. You don’t need a pair that works with the outfit you are wearing that specific day, instead you want something that works with your face and skin coloring. If you have a paler complexion, you might want to lean towards the darker shades so that the glasses don’t wash you out. For something different, you could always look at the tortoise shell prints. Another big thing to consider when perusing is the general shape. Are you the kind of person that looks best with round or rectangular glasses? Maybe you could even do something a little bit more drastic like a cat eye style or a bright color. These frames are not meant to be subtle… think of them as the facial equivalent of statement socks (see my earlier post).
Final Verdict: For a new way to revamp your entire outfit try this styling out. Remember, geek is chic.
You can pick up a pair of these non-prescription specs at retailers like Topshop or H&M (usually for less than $30), but if you are looking to go with something more notable check out your local eyewear retailer. Most optical centers can do any frame you want with a poly-lens that need not be corrective. To avoid dating yourself, I would stick with a more classic look without the brand label stamped all over the side. A favorite of mine would have to be Persol from Italy. It is a brand that has been around for over 90 years and was the sunglasses vendor of choice for style icon, Steve McQueen.
When looking for that perfect pair, keep your eyes above the neck. You don’t need a pair that works with the outfit you are wearing that specific day, instead you want something that works with your face and skin coloring. If you have a paler complexion, you might want to lean towards the darker shades so that the glasses don’t wash you out. For something different, you could always look at the tortoise shell prints. Another big thing to consider when perusing is the general shape. Are you the kind of person that looks best with round or rectangular glasses? Maybe you could even do something a little bit more drastic like a cat eye style or a bright color. These frames are not meant to be subtle… think of them as the facial equivalent of statement socks (see my earlier post).
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