Do glasses affect the way men perceive you?

[Anonymous]

Women: do you feel like you are less likely to be approached or pursued based on whether or not you wear glasses?

Men: do glasses affect the way you approach or perceive women?

basically I’m a woman, and I honestly feel like I would be prettier and get approached more often if I didn’t wear glasses. I don’t think guys are doing it on purpose necessarily (it’s more like an unconscious bias), but in our culture there’s a pretty firm understanding that pretty girls don’t wear glasses, as much as most people understand this belief to be out of date on some level. Not looking for pity or even validation, just a genuine good faith explanation of your thoughts. In case someone asks, I contact lenses are not available in my prescription.

[expfireworks]

Indeed, glasses can influence how individuals see you, including men, and can impact initial feelings. The style, variety, and state of your glasses can all add to how others see you

[Asker]

So it seems like the type of glasses themselves are important, but what about simply wearing well styled glasses, do you think a woman is less likely to be approached by men if she wears glasses? What impression would it give?

[NathanDavis]

pretty girls are pretty... with or without glasses

I won't make a substantial difference in most cases, no

[Asker]

Thank you for your input! Even if it is not intentional, do you think girls are less likely to be approached if they are wearing glasses?

[NathanDavis]

I really do not think that one factor alone will make a difference, no...

[ChicoFromThe305]

That depends cause for some it might effect, others not at all and some might even like them

[Anonymous]

Yes I think so. I don’t line it when women wear glasses. To me makes them look less attractive.

[Asker]

Thank you for your input. So what am I supposed to do if I have significant vision problems and cannot wear contacts in your opinion?

[Opinion Owner]

That’s just me. All men are different. You may not even like me so it shouldn’t matter what I think. I was just answering the question.

[Asker]

No need to get defensive. I actually appreciate your response because I’ve had many people tell me no one thinks like this anymore. Interesting choice to reply on anon

[Opinion Owner]

I’m not getting defensive. I’m just saying it shouldn’t matter what I think because if you met me you might not even like what I look like so my opinion wouldn’t matter as far as what I thought of you

[Asker]

I’m just collecting opinions. You’re right that I don’t know you but seeing as you volunteered your input, I would like to hear you explain your opinion a bit more. I had a legitimate question earlier. Is a girl who cannot go without or just get contacts not appealing in your opinion? You can say yes and I won’t hold it against you, I just would like to hear what the options would be for such a woman in your own words. Again, I don’t really care fear you think of me, I would just like you to explain your line of logic

[Anonymous]

To me, no. I wear contacts , so that could be why I don't care.