back of the closet
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BY SARAH TODACK
Accessories are vital to any look. Some say that accessories can make or break your style. This time of year brings out a controversial accessory: fake glasses. What is the big deal with fake glasses? The argument is that it is appropriating visuallyimpaired people, who most times hate the fact that they have to wear glasses. But, if someone doesn’t like wearing glasses, it doesn’t mean they should ruin the fun for everyone else.
I’ve worn glasses from a young age, and I’ve worn contacts since the fifth grade because I personally don’t like how I look with eyeglasses on. This doesn’t mean that I have the right to tell individuals with superb eyesight that they’re not allowed to wear them, especially if fake glasses make them feel more confident, like my contacts do for me. Beside the valid argument that people should be able to wear fake glasses if they want to, there is something interesting about them. I’ve even found myself trying on fake glasses while I had contacts in.They are perfect for the staple “hipster” hotspots: art museums, coffee shops, parks, boutiques, etc. Don’t believe me? Try for yourself. For the ultimate autumn look, pair gold fake glasses with neutrals and various shades of red. Key items to include are leather boots, a knit sweater, a beret, and a trench coat or jean jacket to keep warm. Even to my fellow glasses owners, there are plenty of affordable sites online that sell glasses, fancy enough to look like they are fake ones from Urban Outfitters that can be ordered with a prescription. Join the craze of fake glasses instead of limiting the people who are attempting to elevate their style. WWW.OUTHREADMAG.COM | 197