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I have to say it’s not a stereotype that I’ve noticed being true, apart from in movies & on the TV, but it’s nice to have conclusive evidence that backs it up:
“We have literally busted the myth that people who wear glasses are introverted or have particular personality characteristics. They are more likely to be agreeable and open, rather than closed and introverted,” said A/Prof Paul Baird of the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Eye Research Australia.
Generally a nice bunch then. Up the speccies!
It does however go on to say that there are some serious points for eye health, as some younger people resist wearing glasses because of the fear of preconceptions that others have.
“This shows that people, particularly children, should not avoid or delay wearing glasses due to preconceived ideas about what it would imply about their personalities.”
It did make me think that although the wearing of glasses in itself doesn’t imply particular personality traits, what does my choice of glasses get across about my mood on a particular day?
I think that deserves a post of it’s own.
Link to the research:
http://uninews.unimelb.edu.au/articleid_5073.html
Posted on: April 18th, 2008 by Mark H
Looking to lose weight but finding it tricky? Looking for the equivalent of a magic weightloss pill that requires no effort?
Why not try some blue glasses? Research has shown that food appears more bland and less appetizing when viewed through a blue filter
You can get a similar look from GlassesDirect by trying a pair of ‘cowboy’ glasses with a blue tint – total cost £25. (if you’re going to wear them outside, not just at the dinner table, you should probably add a UV400 filter for another £10)
Cowboy ‘aviator’ style glasses on our site
Posted on: April 9th, 2008 by Mark H
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American fashion blogger ‘The clothes horse’ gives a thoughtful post on how girls in glasses are perceived.
Glasses (outside of the fashion moment they are currently having, please acknowledge that it is a trend and an underground one at that to wear thick, geeky frames) have a stigma of unattractiveness and smarts attached to them. It is rather commonly believed that men prefer women without them. Given the option of contact lenses most people leap at the opportunity.
This post and subject area will keep me thinking for sometime. I wonder if this perception is because like this brilliant Oogmerk advert shows, glasses have implications of intelligence, and therefore the need to ‘try harder’ when initially chatting?
I think and hope that this perception is changing as Glasses become more of a fashion accessory, to be changed with the appropriate outfit, and there are lots of guys who think girls look sexier in glasses. I’ll do an informal survey amongst my male friends and see what they think.
Some of the most interesting views come in the comments replying to the posting.
For example:
Glasses can make people more attractive / look more interesting because their choice in glasses seemingly reveals something about their character.
I think glasses are super sexy, and sometimes (foolishly) wish that I had blurrier vision so that I could wear cool glasses.
I have noticed a funny thing about my glasses. Ordinarily I think people find me less attractive in them, but when I go to ‘artsy’ or ‘hipster’ places in them I think I get checked out more. I guess it just goes to show that most ‘groups’ are image-conscious in their own way.
My wife has a pair of glasses that I think totally suit her, but I notice she is quite reticent to wear them.
Her reason:
“I don’t need them normally, only when I’m watching the TV. And I don’t really like them, I’d have to get a nicer pair”
What do you think? How do you feel about wearing your glasses?
There is an entire pool on flickr of ‘girls in glasses’ with nearly 3000 photos, so some people are obviously keen. http://www.flickr.com/groups/girlswithglasses/pool/
There’s another good posting here from
http://pomodoroebasilico.blogspot.com/2007/12/optical-glasses-why-not.html
and here from
Posted on: April 3rd, 2008 by Mark H
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