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NEW GLASSES FRAMES

Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:58:57 GMT

I really dread having to choose new frames, but have had my black frames since my hair was dark. Now with silver hair and fair skin, the frames were the first thing you spotted.

It’s not that I’m particular. I’m so difficult to fit...small face, almost no bridge and high cheekbones. Frames need to fit my nose without sliding down, rectangular shape (but not so narrow that they can’t accommodate my progressive lenses). The stems also have to be flexible to slide under my hearing aid wires behind my ears. I usually have 2 choices and not fond of either. A real PIA.

After being disappointed at 3 places, I went to Warby Parker...had heard about them, but 1/2 hour away. Guess what? Huge choice of frames! They fit me in a child’s frame (no snickering) in a newer style some places are carrying called an “Asian fit”. I chose a clear lucite frame...a new, cool look! My dark eyebrows sit above, as they should. I’ve started wearing slightly brighter blush and lips, so they did not wash me out. The best part? The frames will match anything...no color!!! They should be ready this weekend. Yes, opened 7 days a week.

Warby Parker donates a pair of glasses to needy children for every pair purchased. What a wonderful policy!!!

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:19:48 GMT

That's wonderful! Glasses are really like another piece of jewelry and it's so important to get just the right pair. And when you do --- you feel and look great! The frames you chose sound so nice. And I like that this company does a good deed as well!

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haddon9 — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:23:43 GMT

@Shanus I purchased a pair of Warby Parker glasses a few year ago....one of the fun things that you can do on their website it to upload a photo of yourself and "try on" glasses with the photo. It's not perfect but can give you an idea of how a certain style could look on you.

You can also borrow up to 6 pairs of frames sent to your home to try on in person and they pay for shipping both ways.

I like the sound of your new lucite glasses...I will have to go check them out they sound like something that I would like...enjoy your new glasses!

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:31:41 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@Shanus I purchased a pair of Warby Parker glasses a few year ago....one of the fun things that you can do on their website it to upload a photo of yourself and "try on" glasses with the photo. It's not perfect but can give you an idea of how a certain style could look on you.

You can also borrow up to 6 pairs of frames sent to your home to try on in person and they pay for shipping both ways.

I like the sound of your new lucite glasses...I will have to go check them out they sound like something that I would like...enjoy your new glasses!

Thanks @haddon9 . I did check that option out online, but being so difficult to fit, it was easier to go to the store in person. I also like that I have 30 days to return them if for any reason I don’t like them and lenses guaranteed for one year against scratches, etc. I do get non-glare coating that I had always paid at least $100 extra. This store does not have an extra charge.

I think they make their own frames and lenses so can offer such great deals. My glasses usually cost about $550 (new frames, lenses, non glare coating). My new glasses were $295!!! I may get a second pair...have always wanted red frames, but not practical if they’re your only pair.

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Maloyo — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:17:11 GMT

@Shanus I like the idea of Warby Parker, but I was not thrilled with the glasses I bought from them in 2015. I got my prescription through my health plan at work, but the glasses they offer sucked,so a coworker suggested Warby Parker. Told me they were very reasonbly priced, and I saw they were an Oprah favorite (didn't know if that was good or bad). Anyway, I went there and got a pair of eyeglasses & sunglasses for under $700 total. Was thrilled.

But the glasses never seemed that great to me (sunglasses were fine). Something was just off. A year later I went to see my eye doctor (regular check up) and he didn't like the prescription. This wasn't Warby Parker's fault, but he wasn't thrilled with them either (didn't try to disuade me from going back there, but he just wasn't enthusiastic). He insisted I get new glasses and the new prescription was a lot better. I just changed from it two weeks ago. Got both the 2016 set and the new set from another vendor that I've used most of the time since the 1980s. I really wanted Warby Parker to work for me, but I don't see myself trying them agian. Don't know now for sure. Anyway, I'm glad they worked for you.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:31:04 GMT

@Maloyo wrote:
@Shanus I like the idea of Warby Parker, but I was not thrilled with the glasses I bought from them in 2015. I got my prescription through my health plan at work, but the glasses they offer sucked,so a coworker suggested Warby Parker. Told me they were very reasonbly priced, and I saw they were an Oprah favorite (didn't know if that was good or bad). Anyway, I went there and got a pair of eyeglasses & sunglasses for under $700 total. Was thrilled.

But the glasses never seemed that great to me (sunglasses were fine). Something was just off. A year later I went to see my eye doctor (regular check up) and he didn't like the prescription. This wasn't Warby Parker's fault, but he wasn't thrilled with them either (didn't try to disuade me from going back there, but he just wasn't enthusiastic). He insisted I get new glasses and the new prescription was a lot better. I just changed from it two weeks ago. Got both the 2016 set and the new set from another vendor that I've used most of the time since the 1980s. I really wanted Warby Parker to work for me, but I don't see myself trying them agian. Don't know now for sure. Anyway, I'm glad they worked for you.

@Maloyo Sorry you had this experience. Was the prescription not made the same as written by your doctor? I’ve had lenses where the progressive portions were not placed correctly and they were re-made. I hope mine do come out right. I guess that’s what I liked about the 30 day guarantee.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:58:02 GMT

My frames:

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drizzellla — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:13:52 GMT

Shanus - glad to hear that you are pleased with your new glasses.

For years I would get my glasses from my Eye Doctor. But it seemed like the selection was the same year after year. So I made the mistake of going to Vision Works.

What a mistake. I went in on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. Was I wrong. I waited over 2 hours for someone to wait on me. There weren't many people in the store and they kept saying they would be right with me. There were 3 employees but only one that would order the glasses. Not sure what the other 2 employees jobs were (talk to each other?).

The glasses I ended up getting were huge. The arms of the glasses on the sunglasses wrap completely around my ears. I have taken the glasses in over 5 times because they were digging into my head. And because the glasses completely wrap around my ear, no glasses case would fit. They had just handed me standard cases. I went back and they spent 15+ minutes trying to find a case, I ended up getting a Catherine Deneuve case. And the glasses still are a tight squeeze into the case.

I have no idea how he "fitted me" for the glasses. I went to a Vision Works that was relatively new. I thought that often they send in a first rate team of employees to open the new store to get word of mouth favorable opinion about the store.

Haven't tried to get new glasses since. Glad to hear about Warby Parker.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:21:28 GMT

@drizzellla I wish you had tried to return them. I had a similar incident at a different store. I took them back within a week with a week because they were tight on my ears and they were not able to adjust them.

I nicely gave them the choice to refund my money or I’d deny the charge on my card. Unfortunately, they stood fast. The credit card company denied the charge, they lost out and also lost a customer.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:25:54 GMT

@Shanus wrote:

I think they make their own frames and lenses so can offer such great deals. My glasses usually cost about $550 (new frames, lenses, non glare coating). My new glasses were $295!!! I may get a second pair...have always wanted red frames, but not practical if they’re your only pair.

@Shanus

You got a great deal price-wise. My lenses alone were $500.

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Sadiesadie — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:37:24 GMT

@Shanus : I always have so much trouble finding the right frames. I’ll think I’ve found one and when it comes back with the prescription and I can see the frame clearly, I’m always disappointed. But for some reason my prescription sunglasses frames are always great and people wind up complimenting them. I think I try way too hard to get the clear ones perfect and tend to be less stressed and more relaxed about the sunglasses ones.

So glad you found something that you’re happy with. I envy you🤓

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drizzellla — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 13:59:32 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@drizzellla I wish you had tried to return them. I had a similar incident at a different store. I took them back within a week with a week because they were tight on my ears and they were not able to adjust them.

I nicely gave them the choice to refund my money or I’d deny the charge on my card. Unfortunately, they stood fast. The credit card company denied the charge, they lost out and also lost a customer.

I am impressed! Good for you! Yes, I wish I returned them. I kept going back. I was determined for them not to hurt. But I finally gave up. I think the arms are just so big, it is difficult to adjust.

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PINKdogWOOD — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:02:15 GMT

I thiknk most if not all eye glasses/lenses places take in old glasses we can no longer use which is a fabulous thing to do. I've donated a number of pairs of my glasses to lens crafters which is where I go.

I've also rotated frames that I really like with new prescriptions in them. If I'm tired of them, donation.

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ECBG — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:41:50 GMT

@Shanus Love to see a pic of you in your new specks!:0

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Still Raining — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:22:44 GMT

The newer clear frames are so cute. Just got a pair of sunglasses with brown lenses and a little tan on the top. So over all the black.

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ItsME — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:59:17 GMT

@Shanus I understand the problem. I also have a small face, and there aren't a lot of options out there that fit. I go to Costco when I need new glasses. Not the best selection, but great prices. And, since I wear contacts most of the time, I can wait a bit for a new pair.

I've been wearing glasses since I was 4, when there were no cute frames for kids. As a result, I have an aversion to frames! Prefer to see my face, rather than the glasses, so I alway opt for thinner metal frames, and never in black! My current frames are purple. I asked the optition for his opinion on a couple frames when I was buying these. He said "Do you really want to wear purple frames?" I decided that I did! No regrets. But, I'd be open to the colorless frames that you purchased.

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Tricolor — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:12:52 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
That's wonderful! Glasses are really like another piece of jewelry and it's so important to get just the right pair. And when you do --- you feel and look great! The frames you chose sound so nice. And I like that this company does a good deed as well!

I agree so I always look for something fashionable. It definitely makes a difference in one's appearance.

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:20:24 GMT

@Sadiesadie wrote:
@Shanus : I always have so much trouble finding the right frames. I’ll think I’ve found one and when it comes back with the prescription and I can see the frame clearly, I’m always disappointed. But for some reason my prescription sunglasses frames are always great and people wind up complimenting them. I think I try way too hard to get the clear ones perfect and tend to be less stressed and more relaxed about the sunglasses ones.
So glad you found something that you’re happy with. I envy you🤓

@Sadiesadie Since I’m not out in the sun often, my prescription sunglasses are mostly for driving or to wear when DH drives...not seen that much. I have Ray Ban small aviator’s (kid’s size).

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:22:17 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus Love to see a pic of you in your new specks!:0

Now really @ECBG . How can I do that without my face in there?

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ECBG — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:24:17 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus Love to see a pic of you in your new specks!:0

Now really @ECBG . How can I do that without my face in there?

@Shanus Come on Girl! We're all friends!