Stan F.

[aWintersTale]

Hi. I like collecting the more obscure Oakley frames, sourcing various sites for vintage glasses. I fit them all with my rather strong prescription, for everyday use, and for some, for wearing under my goggles when I ride my mountain bike. These two, the Oakley Soft Top and the Haylon A in black/purple, I want to be blunt with you. Does the Haylon look too feminine? It definitely have the cateye style, but the other parts like the industrial silver embossment and the straight temple, give a more masculine look. What do you think? I would like to wear these for everyday use, but I don't want to be stared at for all the wrong reasons.

 

[Funky-Trixtar]

Hi. I like collecting the more obscure Oakley frames, sourcing various sites for vintage glasses. I fit them all with my rather strong prescription, for everyday use, and for some, for wearing under my goggles when I ride my mountain bike. These two, the Oakley Soft Top and the Haylon A in black/purple, I want to be blunt with you. Does the Haylon look too feminine? It definitely have the cateye style, but the other parts like the industrial silver embossment and the straight temple, give a more masculine look. What do you think? I would like to wear these for everyday use, but I don't want to be stared at for all the wrong reasons.

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I'd say without seeing your 'boat-race', we won't be able to say. There are a variety of factors. Yes, the Haylon do have feminine curves, hence the primary target. However, if you like and feel comfortable in them, then have at it!

 

[Rotten Ronnie]

I think the Soft Top is the more fem of the 2 ... more like a soft bottom than a top....
I would say the Hayon is asexual... except for that badging....
Yep I would stare... but it's an Oakley, so I always do....

 

[XxRuMKaxX]

That is kinda one thing about Oakley of old is they did not accommodate either sex with any style. Some styles leaned harder on women side than mans and vice versa but with the right facial structure anyone could pull off wearing the ones that leaned towards the opposite sex. I have seen women wear anything from Scars, Straight Jackets, Pitboss (my step daughter rocks that style which pi$$es me off because I don't LOL) and even original Flak Jackets and 2.0. I would say the Hayon would look good on a mans straighter pointed shape face than a bold round. Of course today Lux has it where there are many obvious female targeted models available like Deviation comes to mind.

Oh and welcome.... the stranger you are the better you will fit in here

 

[Rotten Ronnie]

Two words.... Lavender Fate....

 

[XxRuMKaxX]

Another great classic either could pull off is the Mag Four just ask Robin Williams (if he were alive )

 

[XxRuMKaxX]

Two words.... Lavender Fate....
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I could name 3 members here just off the top of my head who would wear those and rock them

 

[Msgt Oakley]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Rotten Ronnie]

I could name 3 members here just off the top of my head who would wear those and rock them

Naming them and getting them to post up with a pic wearing them, now that's two different issues....

 

[TheStig]

Welcome