Update: to the people who are coming across this thanks to the magic of google and are insipred to hold your own contest… drop us a link and I’ll be happy to give you my honest vote. And after careful consideration of the votes and comments I decided to go with Number 6.
The Problem
Thanks to HBF, I’m due for a discounted pair of glasses (and I have until 31 December 2006 to use it or loose it). I really want to get a different kind of frame, I’ve been wearing the same style for atleast the last 4 years. However, one of the ironies of needing glasses is that the display pairs do nothing. Consequently, I don’t really see what I look like when trying on a display pair. Here is an artist’s impression:
The solution is to take a camera and get a helpful staff member take some photos for you. But I thought, now that I have the photos I may as well put them online. So, in an effort to promote democracy in the middle east, I’m putting this to a vote… yep, its a (non-binding) referendum.
For reference here is the Before photo:
The Options
I’ve got 6 potential After Photos. I’d like to know, which ones you think are the top three and which one should I definately avoid. Without further ado, here they are:
To vote, just hit reply below, and remember, I’m looking for your top 3 and one to avoid (if there is one).
Thanks, Peter Clay.
40 Comments
16 December 2006 at 7:12 pm
In my opinion:
1) #2
2) #6
3) #3
Avoid: #4
16 December 2006 at 7:24 pm
(PC posting on behalf of my dad)
1) 2
2) 6
3) 3
Avoid: 4
16 December 2006 at 7:32 pm
1) 3
2) 6
3) 2
Avoid: 4
17 December 2006 at 8:56 am
1) 6
2) 4
3) 2
Avoid: Number 4 if you aren’t going to update your frame on a regular basis.
17 December 2006 at 10:48 am
I like in order
No 2
No 3
No 6
Avoid No 4.
This seems quite universal but my main preference is No 2. No 5 looks cool for sunglasses
17 December 2006 at 11:40 am
1) 2
2) 6
3) 5
Definitely not 4 (unless you want to go for a “mild mannered Clark Kent” look)
17 December 2006 at 1:21 pm
1) 2
2) 6
3) 3
Avoid 4. (I hope these frames are not the ones on offer.)
17 December 2006 at 1:34 pm
Hi Peter in order of preference
2
3
6
5
avoid 4
17 December 2006 at 5:18 pm
Hey Peter, this is a very good idea. My order of preference:
4)
6)
2)
17 December 2006 at 7:30 pm
Hey Peter,
I reckon
6)
3)
5) Note : sunglasses only
Also, I agree with the others on this – avoid 4!
17 December 2006 at 9:22 pm
Hi Peter… what a great idea!
My top three are:
- 2
- 6
- and, although they are getting a hammering, I like number 4! I think they are very suave!
17 December 2006 at 9:31 pm
I like No 2 as they are the only ones that give the eye brows full artistic range.
Can’t really see the problem with 4. I think the Superman image is not necesarily one to be avoided.
See you soon – that is if you get glasses !!
17 December 2006 at 9:32 pm
Oh Gosh!
1) No 2 Definitely!
2) 3
3) 6
Avoid any oval shaped glasses. Does not suit the face shape for some reason.
17 December 2006 at 9:44 pm
And stop dissing No4. I like it. Well maybe it’s not the right shape, but I am biased towards thick plastic frames anyway.
17 December 2006 at 10:42 pm
Actually, No 4 is a metallic frame. It may interest you to know that No 4 was recommended to me by the fashionista friendly shop assistant. Hoorah for 2nd opinions (though I do think maybe you’ve been abit harsh on No 4).
17 December 2006 at 10:56 pm
#2
#3
#6
and #4 is crap.
18 December 2006 at 11:53 am
#3
#1
#6
Definitely, avoid #4.
My advice is “Ask a woman.”
18 December 2006 at 12:57 pm
Hi Pete,
What a fab idea!!! I luv it..
Anyhow, Im with Carolina – although everyone has paid out on number 4 I really like them and think they are very cool and suaveo.. so thats where my vote is going! They are a little different too which is always a bonus..props to the fashionista shop assistant I say!
However if 4 is outvoted, ill put my weight behind number 2.. But im strongly cheering for number 4!!
18 December 2006 at 4:44 pm
I like # 6 the most , then # 2 and then # 3. Avoid # 4!! Either 6 or 3 would look really good on you.
xoxo
18 December 2006 at 9:35 pm
2, then 6, then 3.
The ones with less edge tend to suit you better. I’d avoid 5 if they’re transition lenses (I find they tend to stay tinted too long and don’t really suit a professional environment), but don’t reckon number 4 are that bad.
Consider contacts as well, to the point where a picture with no glasses should be an option.
18 December 2006 at 10:02 pm
Equal 6 and 4. Very classy and savvy lawyerish. Then 1.
Avoid 2 and 3 because make you look old and stuffy.
5 too much like your current glasses which I really like.
19 December 2006 at 2:10 pm
Hard choice.. you look good in a few of them
My picks
#2 – good for any ocassion (and fashionable), &
# 4 I really like this set, quite funky and stylish
Avoid – Number 1, 3 & 5: I dont think they suit your face, and plus they’re a bit too “normal”.
19 December 2006 at 5:56 pm
Hey hun
That is very clever of u making us vote on the best glasses. Yes i agree with everyone else, avoid 4 and im not keen one 1 either. So i am voting for 2 then 3 then6. good luck xoxo
19 December 2006 at 6:27 pm
1) #4
2)#2
3)#6
Avoid
#5- you are not elton john
21 December 2006 at 10:01 am
1. #6
2. #2
3. #3
Avoid: #4
22 December 2006 at 9:59 am
#3
#6
#2
Great idea !!! This has got to go further into the blogosphere…..
22 December 2006 at 11:06 am
4
2
6
(in that order)
avoid 5 — too narrow for your face
22 December 2006 at 4:36 pm
Hey Peter,
Great idea!!!
a. 2
b. 6
25 December 2006 at 5:44 pm
#2 but make sure they are not too flimsy
#6
26 December 2006 at 6:00 pm
1st choice No. 4
2nd choice No. 2
3rd choice No. 1
Avoid round ones! like 6.
26 December 2006 at 11:12 pm
I prefer the current ones but No.6 is my choice for new ones.
29 December 2006 at 3:10 pm
What is wrong with the majority of these people? Number 4 is stylish as! Go with the shop assistant! NUMBER 4!!!!
30 December 2006 at 1:30 am
Personally No. 4 is my favorite. No. 2 would be my next choice. I don’t really have a third top choice. But I’d avoid No. 5 (too much like your old frames) and No. 1.
Good luck!
31 December 2006 at 4:04 pm
4 is the best–really dapper! 2 is second choice.
Of course, it being the 30th today, whoops, make that 31st, which did you order?
31 December 2006 at 4:10 pm
Thanks Zina… and thank you all.
I ended up ordering No 6 (partially due to some particularly persuasive stuff people have said both here and offline, partially due to the fact that No 2 felt uncomfortable and flimsy).
12 April 2007 at 3:58 pm
I’m glad you went with 6. I work as an optician and that was my first pick, 4 being the other. A rectangular shape frame compliments your face shape much more than the more rounded ones.
2 would have been good aswell, but I agree with you with rimless frames being flimsy. The screws on them often come loose and can be a pain.
13 December 2007 at 1:47 am
NUMBER 4 !!!!!!!
i dont know why everyone is saying to avoid that pair!!! They thin out your face and compliment it VERY well!!! and that style is very trendy for guys! I love that pair a lot!!! you look very sleek and sophisticated….but if you absolutly hate those i….nope….dont want to give another option…LOL… i like those way too much!!!
avoid: the rest!!!!
12 July 2008 at 9:24 pm
#4 or #6
6 November 2008 at 9:55 pm
No.6 Matey
23 January 2009 at 10:22 am
4 is really trendy looking. I like it the best on you.
2 is my second choice.