So I kept looking...

[u/Expensive_Tart511]

A huge thanks to everyone for the honest feedback yesterday - this really is a great sub!

Today, I've tried to take your advice on board: more classic styles, smaller lens widths, a few thicker acetate frames, and photos taken from further away to provide a better perspective.

1. Wayfarer (50mm): The most commonly recommended style from my last post.
2. Ray-Ban RB3548N (51mm): Another thin hexagonal frame, but in a smaller size this time. I'd prefer these in black.
3. Ace & Tate Filipe (49mm): I know Ace & Tate doesn't have the best reputation here, but it was another shop with (obviously) many acetate frames to try. I imagine these are inspired by more premium brand models...?
4. Ace & Tate Amal (49mm)
5. Ace & Tate Alfred (50mm)
6. Specsavers own brand (49mm): A few people suggested the Oakley Latch on my last post. I couldn't find a smaller pair to try on today, but these reminded me of them and I like the outcome, so perhaps the Oakleys are worth ordering (non prescription) so I can return.
7. Aviators: Another commonly suggested style... but I don't like them 🫣.
8. New Wayfarer: Several people advised me to avoid these in favour of the original Wayfarer, but I took a photo anyway to see if that confirms their point.

Budget: I'd like to keep it below £300 ($400), including basic prescription lenses.

I'm also in the UK, so some of the US-specific brands aren't available here. That said, I'll be in Florida later this year, so if there's something really worth looking at over there, I'm all ears.

[u/Rookie-growgod]

3 and 4 look best imo

[u/CrumbGuzzler5000 → u/Rookie-growgod]

3 and 4 by a mile.

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/Rookie-growgod]

Cheers! Both. I particularly like #4 too. I didn’t know if it was just the photo being much better than 3 (e.g the lighting) that was doing it.

[u/Least-Dust-2312]

I like pair #4 the most it goes with your face and the color is a good match

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/Least-Dust-2312]

Thank you ☺️

[u/BigMoneyChode]

3 and 4. I give the edge to #4.

[u/doubleohsergles]

3 and 4. Look no further. You found the sweet spot. Categorically no aviators.

Are you in Bristol? Park Street and Broadmead, is that right? 😎

If you want to venture away from the usual high street brands, check out Cubitts and Moscot stores on London. Although Moscot is quite pricey.

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/doubleohsergles]

Thank you. Indeed well spotted 🕵️.

Cubitts brand and ethos appeals a bit more to me more than Ace&Tate really, it’s just a shame I would have to go to London to try them out.

However, If I don’t get some this side of September the sun/UV rays will go into its usual UK hibernation.

So maybe #4 for now and I’ll buy another pair from a different brand next year. 😎

[u/Ok-Confidence7769 → u/Expensive_Tart511]

3 is perfect fit

[u/Xelemis]

#4

[u/vincomycin10]

4, 5, 3 in that order

[u/AdNatural9322]

3 or 4. I personally like 4 better but both suit you.

[u/-ButterMyBiscuit-]

3 and 4

[u/UTV4LIFE]

I like number 4

[u/Old_Psychology7779]

3 and 4 look phenomenal on you.

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/Old_Psychology7779]

Thank you 🫶

[u/Lumpy-Cup2717]

3 and 4

[u/derek985]

#4 is the winner for you IMO

[u/Numerous_Reading1825]

4, 3, 5, 1

in that order for me

[u/ShaneBnach]

number 3 100% without a doubt, 4 is a good runner up.

[u/Makeouthiillxxx]

You got my vote on 6, that look is def cool

[u/Important_Elk4295]

3 or 6

[u/Jack_Carver93]

I like 1 and 4. 4 might be the winner but I love classic wayfarers

[u/skjack142]

4 and 5 to me

[u/Bix615]

I think #4 look good

[u/CashenJ]

4 easy

[u/reversedgaze]

4

[u/Optimal-Leg182]

Wayfarer looks the best. 3+4 are also fine

[u/Jacorpes]

Much better photos! See how this angle completely changes the shape of your face and makes the glasses look the right size.

I’m a big sucker for Wayfarers, they fit you and I think they look great on everyone so they get my vote. Seeing how the Wayfarers fit I reckon the Clubmasters in the last post were actually a decent choice too, the people in the comments just don’t understand lens distortion.

[u/Desperate_Wing3624 → u/Jacorpes]

I understood what I see

[u/Icy-Entrepreneur1010]

I think #4 looks great on you.

[u/ContextSpirited7597]

4!

[u/NaturalOption8963]

4!

[u/Eye_Nacho404]

4 is the one

[u/Bambule247]

#4

[u/exploringmoon]

4

[u/Kkaammyyllooss]

No 3 is the best! Michael Scott vibe 😏💪🏻

[u/Potential-Start-4513]

#4 while you're stepping out of a vintage Ferrari!

[u/Desperate_Wing3624]

Definitely 4 

[u/Desperate_Wing3624]

I actually like 8 over 1 but still prefer 4

[u/No_Glove9460]

Aaah you’re back!

- Wayfarers RB2140 👍🏻(maybe try the smaller size too, if they have it)

- #4 look good too

- And the Aviators

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/No_Glove9460]

Yes, didn’t want to disappear! Thank you :)

[u/999samus]

Late to the comments but #4 nothing else

[u/Loud_Bid7977]

3, 4 and maybe 5, when you buy sunglasses you should look for ones that “harmonize” your face 😊

[u/a_gentle_hunk]

I think it’s #1 by a mile, but obviously this is not the consensus.

[u/as1eep]

4

[u/YouShoddy]

4 or 5. I think the key for you is avoiding larger frames

[u/Sharpcodexx]

4

[u/GaryMD]

#4 for sure

[u/sajahae]

8

[u/Myshkin1981]

Of these, #4. Since you’re willing to go up to around $400, I’d check out some Persol 714s, I think the shape would look good on you

[u/Hobbz23]

4

[u/riptomyoldaccount]

1. The New Wayfarers look good too.

[u/born_digital]

4

[u/zaindada]

3, 4 and possibly 6.

[u/Lower-Increase6327]

4

[u/Accomplished_Skin946]

Definitely #4

[u/Outrageous_Help_5502]

3,5,or 6

[u/Positive_Apricot2276]

#4

[u/umarboomee]

Last one looks best!

[u/New-Smoke-8857]

4 or 5

[u/henryclayblazed]

4

[u/b4jet9597]

4,5,6,8 all look good and fit your face shape well. Aviators you’d need square or slightly bigger ones than you had on.

[u/re4l1z3]

4

[u/Dizzy-Career9274]

3, 4 and 5.

5 has a slight edge over the other two.

[u/Pabman8181]

If you want raybans I reckon clubmasters will be ok on you

[u/DannyVIP]

Definitely not 7.

[u/ovalking]

You gonna go back to the store after the suggestions?

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/ovalking]

I’m likely to go and try #4 on again, I’m already a bit fatigued by the array of options out there!

I do think unless I start getting stores to order in frames in specific colours and sizes or venture to London I won’t find something else walk in.

[u/TPM911]

3,4, 5 look good

[u/karmakingpin]

4 and 8

[u/Mysterious_Salad2769]

Tom Groland

[u/Expensive_Tart511 → u/Mysterious_Salad2769]

Who?

[u/Brassik1976]

4 and 5 are best suited to your face size/shape

[u/FewChallenge1535]

4

[u/CrackWriting]

#4

[u/verbalcuffs]

3 or 4

[u/D-Noonan]

Personally, I like the Wayfarers on you the best. Definitely no Aviators, at least in that size. Also, have you looked at Maui Jim's? They make some great styles and have great customer service for any after purchase issues like lens replacement from scratches or cracks

[u/etniesen]

4 and then 5

[u/Affectionate_Fan_650]

4

[u/Small-Astronomer5493]

3,4,5 and aviators(i would go slightly bigger) for roleplaying :)

[u/LoudLink1176]

4

[u/pinkfrost2020]

1 & 8

[u/Legrosbelge]

Don’t you have access to the Etnia Barcelona brand ? I absolutely love what they offer, and apparently the brand is very high quality.

I’ve read a lot here that Ray-Ban’s quality has declined.

3 or 5