Are Ray Bans worth the money?

[Crazydogmumma]

I wear sunglasses throughout the year as my eyes are quite sensitive to light. I have several pairs of cheap sunglasses (next, boots, new look etc etc) that are dotted in handbags and the car.
I am coveting some Ray Bans (Jackie Ohh style). It would
Be quite a big purchase for me but I think i need/deserve a treat- so do you think they are worth the money or should
I stick with my cheapies?

I think so. Ive got some Jackie O style ones and some aviators so two totally different looks and they are lovely quality.

Oh yes! If you can afford polarised ones go for them.

I think so. I've bought about 3 pairs over the years. They're generally classic so don't date and I like the quality.

In a word yes! The quality is amazing and they are classics

Definitely if you want to be able to see when the sun is out 😎😎

Yes, I had mine about 8 years before they finally gave up the ghost and a leg fell off. They were only about £100 but given how much I wore them they were well worth it.

I wear Ray Ban frames on prescription glasses and they are the most comfortable glasses I have ever owned.

There are LOADS on Vinted for £40ish...

It’s definitely worth buying better quality, if only to protect your eyes. And Ray bans are perennially stylish, I think, whatever design you go for. (Having said that, I often wear really cheap ones because I’m always losing mine 🙄)

Yes! I have 3 pairs of prescription ones.

All sunglasses legally sold in the UK will have UV protection so in that respect your cheap ones will be fine. RayBan are decent quality for a fashion brand but not amazing. The styles don’t tend to date though as many of them are very classic.

Yes! Had mine for 11 years and getting a new pair this year. I get headaches from cheap sunglasses and definitely worth it for me.

I bought mine on TK Maxx for £75 but not Jackie Oh sadly. I had those and loved them.

Definitely. I wouldn’t buy ‘fashion’ sunglasses as I’d worry they weren’t giving me enough protection.

I lost my beloved ray-bans not long ago. I waited a few (tortuous) weeks so I could replace them at the airport duty free.

Yes. I used to buy sunglasses from Boots etc. Then I broke a pair, and switched DH's raybans that he rarely wore since stopping wearing contact lenses. Oh my. The difference. I would definitely replace them with a premium brand if something happened to them. They became mine about 5 years ago. No sunglasses have lasted more than about 18 months before, and these must be about 10 years old now.

Yes! They're so much more comfortable to wear for long periods than fashion sunglasses. And I take mine to my opticians if they need any repairs doing, they're quite happy to get an arm back on or refit for me, even though purchased elsewhere (although I spend quite a bit there on my normal glasses...).

I've got 3 pairs of Raybans - Wayfarers with a red frame, Aviators in silver, and some black hunky ones, can't remember the style name, not quite as big as Jackie Ohhhs.

Absolutely. I've tried a few styles but always end up back with the Wayfarers

I always wanted some and never got then as I am so careless with sunnies. And I was in the trade too....Dispensing Optician!

I would always recommend polarising lenses over any other option. I have a pair of prescription, plain tinted sunspecs and it's just no contest compared to my super cheap Aldi polarising lenses that are so much better.

I am off to look at raybans again though, I have not lost a pair of sunspecs for years now!

Definitely. I have a pair of black Wayfarers that I bought 8 years ago and are still going strong. Very comfortable to wear and still look like new. I only bought cheaper brands prior to them and they never lasted more than a year or two.

I also find I'm much more careful with my Ray-Bans as they cost so much, so don't leave them lying around etc.

I find them quite boring in style (have had designer and cheap sunglasses) but if you like them go for it.

Yes but only if you spend a little extra and go for polarised

I've had aviators since I was 17 and still wear the very same pair now and I'm 50! That's how good they are and I have bought many other brands over the years but you can't beat Ray Bans imo.

I love my prescription Ray Bans for driving in, and I've got 2 non prescription pairs too. I'm not a big spender on brands so that says a lot for me.

I find that if you have an expensive pair or two or three 😂 then you really look after them - you don't just chuck them in your handbag eg. It also stops you doing all this "oh they are only 29 pounds" crap in places like TK Maxx and buying a pair you wear once.

I love mine. I have a few pairs kept in different cars. Would also advise polarised. Also be careful about buying second hand (ebay etc) there are so many fakes about.