Trusting Your Taste vs. Others Opinions When Buying Sunglasses

[TheRealGossipGirl]

This year, I’m treating myself to a new pair of sunglasses – I’ve got a few Ray-Bans and a pair of Le Specs. The Ray-Bans were easy to buy as I just ordered them when they were 20% off on ASOS, and the same with the Le Specs – it was a simple purchase... I bought what I liked.

This year, I want to buy a designer pair, maybe Tom Ford or Celine, but the issue I’m finding is that every time I visit Sunglasses Hut, or anywhere that stocks sunglasses, I’m always given an opinion by the staff, and it’s really starting to make me doubt myself. For example, “They’re too big,” “They’re too wide,” etc. – and it drives me mad! I politely say, “I’m fine, thank you,” when asked if I need assistance, but it’s like they can't help but offer their opinions when I'm trying them on.

A few weeks ago, I popped into a Sunglasses Hut concession in John Lewis. I tried on a pair of sunglasses, and the lady working there came rushing over and said, “No, no, these aren’t the right shape for you; they don’t suit you,” even though I quite liked them, which really annoyed me.

I’m having a bit of a rant, but my question is: when you’re shopping for sunglasses, do you pick up what you like? Do you care how others think they look on you, or do you just go with your own preferences?

I pick what I like, I know what shape suits my face and stick with that. I suit rectangle or slightly cat eye frames...optician tried to sell me round John Lennon style, big no no when you've got a round face

I buy Randolph Engineering, mil spec build quality, variety of lens sizes and colours, variety of frame colours, lenses reduce glare but not colour. Perfect (for me)...

If that was me I would honestly say ‘I am X years old and able to decide what I like. Anyd you have just lost a sale’ and walk out.

but tbh I am of an age where I simply don’t give a fuck any more!

Have learnt to just go with my own preference and comfort. At the end of the day you have your own style which obvs can evolve but trust your intuition at the time! I mean sometimes people working in retail can have a good sense of style but it is still their personal view which I take with a pinch of salt. Yes i'm loving Le specs and Atelier Aicho sunnies this year - good price point and premium quality really when you compare to overpriced designer.