Men in Specs

I don't know why it is, but after watching Tim Fords AH-MAY-ZING A Single man, I've realized something...men look good in large framed glasses. They're back with very, very stylish vengeance. And it's not about creating 'a look' or adjusting yourself to wearing glasses as much it is about pulling it off. It's all about the attitude.

From Andy Warhol to Jay Z, guys are going four eyed and its hot. So I thought I'd suss out the spec market and drop a few hints.

Rule 1: QUALITY. Shell out for a good frame and shell out more for lenses. Thin, antireflective lenses cost more but they are worth it. They look better, they feel lighter and are more comfortable.

Rule 2. SHAPE: Very important. Here's the catch, they're called 'large framed' but not 'over sized'. Meaning? They should NOT be wider than your face. There is a right way to wear them and there's a wrong way. Allow me to demonstrate;

Yes! Yes! YES!

Woah, there goes by hard on.

See the difference? Thick rims go well with simple, classic, subtle elegance. Not sleazy turtle necks.

Rule 3: FIT. As a fore mentioned, your frames are to be the same width as your face. Not wider, not narrower. The top of the frames hit your eyebrows and they sit comfortably at the nose bridge. If they don't, get them adjusted so they do.

Rule 4: LOVE THY SPECS. Take care of them, keep them clean and get them serviced and refitted once a year. They will treat you well, so you should return the favour.

Rule 5: FACE THE FACTS. Not all frames will suit your face. Accept it, and make sure you get the right one. Good frames leave a the right impression and the bad ones should be left on the shelf. Make a wise choice, and make sure they are well received. The best way to guarantee this is to wear your glasses with confidence, and exude, embody and embrace the boldly stylish choice to go thick rimmed.

Johnny Depp does this effortlessly.

Rule 6: COLOUR. If you can pull off clear glasses, go for it. But most people can't, so don't kid yourself. Andy Warhol can, mark Jacobs got away with it, cute rugged part-time baristas who wrtie songs for the garage band they play in and do their own original cover art come with them.

If you're one of those three, go for it..and give me your number. OTHERWISE, go for classic black or tortoise shell. the latter is more suited to men with lighter coloured hair. And remember, the goal here is not to look nerdy, it's smart.






Well, anyway, I'm going to leave you with pics of Michal Caine and Buddy Holly because they honestly make me repeatedly jizz my pants. OH, and they pull off thick rimmed glasses impeccably. ENJOY!