glasses

[Ian1983]

ok, I know it seems a bit weird and/or shallow, but a question

I'm told i look scary/angry without wearing glasses (I AM fight, so I've got that kind of face), but on the flip side look intelligent and intellectual with them on (plus i can see, which is always a bonus...I have a Bsc in physics.......so I'm not exactly street scum).

So, what should I do as per norm you think, wear glasses and be thought of as a nerd ('you look intellegent with glasses on', 'is that a insult or compliment', 'well, because you fight, its a compliment, if you were skinny and weak it'd be a insult'), or keep them off and....well, scare people off

yes yes, option 3, contacts, but
a) i don't like contacts (something against the eye.....no thanks)
b ) i'd still look scary, but this way around i'd know they looked scared

Note; I'm 21 (2 months from 22), 175lbs, don't talk much (which leads to the thinking i'm angry generally) and train MT and powerlifting

 

[Desdinova]

So, what should I do as per norm you think

Do whatever feels the most comfortable. Your glasses will affect your appearance only if you let them. I never had a problem landing chicks, and I wear glasses. I don't even think about them. When I bought them, I looked for something that looked good on me, and left it at that.

 

[Chemistry]

Weight has no bearing without height...


As for glasses...

Not to stereotype but I've got this image of the guys at my University on physics, and glasses or not, they're destined to fail... the glasses really are a minor part of things, they can convey intelligence but they don't mean you're a nerd, when they make you look like a nerd its normally with regard to your look apperance as a whole and the glasses just add that icing...


Most important thing if you opt for glasses is to get something stylish and something which takes into account the shape of your face...


End of the day, I don't know how you look... you should know best of all if you look best with or without glasses, or if there's not much difference in which case you can opt for glasses when you want them or when the dress is suitable... I mean, personally I find glasses totally out of place with sportswear and nightclubbing, but with a suit or more formal wear I think they can make a great contribution... even certain dress inbetween


If you look real bad without glasses and you want to seem cool with your sportswear and nightclub gear on, then pick up a pair of sunglasses... not the cheap all black English tourist ones, some D&G, Gucci, Diesel etc brand which have that style, then you hide what you need to hide, and as long as you wear them with authority and are sure of yourself, because you will get some occasional comments askin why you're wearin them indoors or in a club, you're sorted!

 

[Ian1983]

right, i forgot my height. my bad?

height, 5 ft 11

I'm the guy whos standing

any other questiions

 

[Alpine]

Well in that pic, you look fvckin scary to me

OK, can I make a few suggestions?

Haircut and clothes. These make a big difference to perceptions when you think about it.

Also, check your face in the mirror alot or do videos. The reason is you will see what others see. You may notice a total mismatch between what you are feeling and how your face appears to the world.

Counter to this, maybe you are 'angry' inside and this leaks out in your face and body language. The good old smile is your best friend here.

Now, seperate to all this, I still think you should give contacts a try. Firstly, no one likes the idea at first. I am very squeamish when it comes to eyes, yet I had no probs within a week.

Glasses are being used by you as a mask right now, I think it would be a prop worth doing without and see what happens.

 

[AFK Protector]

there are 2 people standing

 

[Ian1983]

Originally posted by AFK Protector
there are 2 people standing

true, but i'm not a ref


Alpine-I'll take your suggestions to heart
As it is, I have 2 pairs of trainers, some that look like shoes and some normal trainers, BOTH pairs are coming apart, one at the seams and the other pair have cuts along them (they started out as small tears, but they grew as I wore them).

Also, I tend to just wear t shirts and jeans, that all I really wear when not training, because i feel comfortable in them