Being extremely near-sighted, I own and wear both contacts and glasses. Lately, I've been depending on the glasses more, and have many different styles in different colors. I tend to get complimented often on my thicker, more dramatic frames. I believe it does require strong, striking features to pull off this look. On me, it happens to be very flattering. I think it all comes down to what works for the individual, though, and I prefer to follow my heart, rather than follow the crowd.