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I almost spent around $400 on one pair but went to Wal-Mart and paid around $200 something. I got Transitions lenses with them as well. In one store, the frames alone were $400. True they were Gucci but...eh....
I've gotten LOTS of compliments on my glasses.
It might be worth into looking at online glasses retailers. You just have to know what looks good on your face, the measurements, and all that stuff.
The online eyeglasses option is definitely worth looking into. I'm tired of paying insanely high prices for glasses--my last pair, bought in 2006, cost $660. I recently got a pair online from Zennioptical.com that I'm very happy with for $100. This pair has progressive lenses and are photochromic. Single-vision lenses are a lot cheaper.
The OP could get designer-looking glasses for a low price.
As PurpleLove said, it helps to know what looks good on you. And you can measure an old pair of glasses to have an idea of what frames will fit your face. You need to get your PD (pupillary distance) measurement. I measured my own and that worked for me, but some people are more comfortable getting this from their eye doctors.
Armani isn't exactly cheap! I do think brand name frames have better styles. Although the cheap generic brands had similar styles, I got Armani frames because they just looked better. But I do draw the line at some point - frames twice as much as my Armani's? Not sure that's worth it.
I actually had originally picked out some Armani frames, but they ended up not working well with my prescription. The A|X line is considerably less than the Armani line, so while the Tag Heuers are twice the A|X, they're definitely not twice what Armanis cost.
I think transition lenses are very convenient as one doesn't need to carry a pair of sunglasses around and for someone who is a bit older to combine that with progressive lenses.
So I'm trying to decide between two eyeglass frames that are similar in shape and size. One is by A|X (Armani Exchange). The other is by Tag Heuer, costs twice as much, and while similar to the A|X has some cool details that would indicate it's a more exclusive frame.
I'm curious as to thoughts on this. Does anyone notice or care about your frames, assuming they suit your face? Is the extra style worth the extra cost? I'm a married 36-y.o. guy with kids, and while I like to dress fashionably it's not like I'm frequenting the hipster bars any more or out looking to impress women. Thanks.
noone is going to say... omg... i cannot believe you didnt get x designer!
buy frames that fit your face... if you like em... who cares.
noone is going to say... omg... i cannot believe you didnt get x designer!
buy frames that fit your face... if you like em... who cares.
That depends on where you are from and who you associate with. There are people will and do say things like that. Not that that is a reason to do something or not, just saying...those kinds of people DO exist.
That depends on where you are from and who you associate with. There are people will and do say things like that. Not that that is a reason to do something or not, just saying...those kinds of people DO exist.
I know... which is SO sad. .. I've seen these people, met these people, I even have one as a good friend. I just want to give them gold stars becuase they are SO special. When they ask about where i get things and they go the route of "OMG, where did you find that adorable skirt"... I come up with the.. "from this great boutique downtown, she only gets in a few sizes and is working with up and coming designers"... they will never know...
I would go with whatever is more comfy on the face too. Who cares who says what.
What she said!
FWIW, I may take note if someone is wearing a specific brand of sunglasses that I'm familiar with, but it's not like I'll notice if it's not a specific brand. Does that make sense?
Oh, by the way--I got some of those polycarbonate lenses? Supposed to be shatter resistant? Those things WORK. I had someone poke me in the eye with a steel rod--well, it would have been my eye if I hadn't been wearing my glasses at the time. Hit the lens instead and scratched it--but glass would have shattered!
My current frames are pricey Ralph Lauren (with ultra thin, lightweight lenses with the top of the line anti-glare) and I feel they were worth it, to the tune of $600 for finished glasses. The style of the frame really suits me, and I am very easy on my glasses compared to most people, so my frames last until they go totally out of style. I am also very sensitive to weight on the bridge of my nose, so getting super light frames is a big priority for me.
I didn't have a choice of a similar frame that was significantly cheaper, though. If I did, I would go with whichever one was more comfortable, regardless of price.
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.. I've seen these people, met these people, I even have one as a good friend. I just want to give them gold stars becuase they are SO special. When they ask about where i get things and they go the route of "OMG, where did you find that adorable skirt"... I come up with the.. "from this great boutique downtown, she only gets in a few sizes and is working with up and coming designers"... they will never know...
