Glasses and Sunglasses

[chalkyc2]

Long time contact lens wearer but I now find myself needing to wear glasses more and need to get some prescription sunglasses. I hate glasses - but I suppose if I have to wear them I might as well go for it - I want something super cool. Any suggestions for either? Am prepared to blow the budget...

I just got a great deal on two pairs of prescription sunglasses (DKNY and Fossil) from glassesdirect.co.uk. I've never bought glasses on line before but it was really easy. Ordered a trial pack (4 pairs to try out), chose a couple of pairs, sent back the frames and ordered the ones I wanted with an emailed copy of my current prescription.

Info on deals here:
www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/glasses-direct/

...but if you order some frames to try at home, you'll get emailed offers like 40% off complete glasses etc.

I am going to buy all my glasses this way now. So convenient.

I wear Kylie ones from Specsavers. Totally fine
I hate wearing lenses in the so sunglasses are a godsend.

Sunglasses offer www.glassesdirect.co.uk/prescription-sun-offer/

I love my traditional prescription raybans

These guys are great iolla.com/. They are Scottish, obviously easier if you can get to a shop but they do online sales too I think.

Oh I like those @Swallowridge - shame am not in Scotland! Good prices too. Might investigate properly tomorrow.

I get mine from Cubitts. The staff are really friendly and give good advice. If you aren't in London you can order online. Prices are good.

I would say if you are prepared to spend, find a trendy independent opticians in your area and see what they have to show you. They will probably have more trendy brands and no doubt better made than a lot of the online stuff. What sort of styles are you after?

I have prescription Ray Bans. They have polarised lenses which make a huge difference as well. They we're around 400 (I have my lenses thinned a lot) but I've had them for 5 years now. If you're spending a lot of money on them then I'd recommend getting a classic style.

I do the 2 for 1 at Specsavers. At the moment I've got some very cool Levi's sunglasses and some Joe 90-type regular specs (always have very bold, very dark frames). Both pairs ~ £120.

Thanks for replies - I kind of feel I want something a bit statement-y and obviously cool! But I don't know what is cool!

Spec savers have some fab Marc jacobs and other designer sunglasses.
Depending on your prescription you might struggle to buy online, I know I did due to
The thickness of the lense

Do you like colours? Metal frames or plastic ones? I know a lot about glasses so could maybe recommend some brands if I know what sort of thing you might like

Oliver Peoples would be my first choice. Their quality is excellent and designs are beautiful.

Another prescription rayban wearer here. I paid extra for polarised lenses, they were costly at £375 but cost per wear will be tiny.

@Alocasia - I think plastic frame. Possibly chunky but not too much as face q small. I have a pair of ray and wayfarer sunglasses (non prescription) and whilst nice and suit me they're just a bit safe and dull. My only pair of glasses are randomly Tiffany. Would like classy and creative style (work in design) so not too clown style!

Have a look at Anne et Valentin, Face a Face, Ernie Barcelona and Woow
Some fabulous styles and definitely more exciting than RayBan or any of the other big brands. I really rate brands that are specifically glasses brands, the quality is almost always better

That should say ‘ETNIA Barcelona’🤣

Would agree to have a look at an independent optician as they tend to have ‘trendier’ brands. I had some gorgeous prescription Tom Ford sunglasses, which I then left in the baby changing area at Newcastle Airport when dropping my parents off, after only having them a couple of months 😭. Saving up to replace them like for like!

Mine were a unisex style with black frames - they looked quite a lot like classic raybans on the shelf, but we’re much more comfy and flattering.

I've bought several pairs from firmoo, I've got light tint for computer working and dark tint, cheap too

Thanks all. Am now obsessed with all the cool apps 'trying on' glasses!