Should I spend the $$ for high-end glasses? (afford, cheap, thin)

[PurpleLove08]

Originally Posted by Chava61

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.

I love my transitions. It takes a while for them to transition really fast once you go inside but I think it's worth the $$ now rather than paying for cataract surgery later.

[calel]

With eyeglasses, I don't think people really notice the brand. Unless the brand name is somehow emblazoned on the frame, it's hard to tell with most.

I personally think that you should choose the pair that looks best on your face and is friendliest to your budget. If the Armani Exchange ones look basically the same as the Tag Heuer ones, I'd pick the former and save or spend the difference on something else. For that much money, you could probably get a nice looking pair of prescription sunglasses, too.

I have a "designer" pair that has to last me two years that is paid for by my insurance plan. If they break before I'm eligible to buy a new pair, I'd just go the zennioptical route. The markup that eyeglass brands put on designer eyeglasses is ridiculous.

[maja]

I'm not a big fashion person. But eyeglasses are right there on your face. You wear them everyday. Go with what looks the best if you can afford it. (I'm over 40 and have told the dh to buy me eyeglass frames over jewelry now for presents!!!) Have fun!

[SloopyJ]

I went with the Tags. I'm so shallow...

Rep points to all who said I should spend the extra money.

[JL]

To OP:

Go with Lindberg. I bought the style almost exactly like Lindberg 2121 /59(far upper-right hand corner) a couple of years ago. Very nice frameless pair!

LINDBERG

[Naturen]

Buy American!

[kek1993]

Gotta go big on this, glasses are something you wear all the time. When you divide the money you spend by every day, ie, $300 frames, /365 days a year, less than a $1 a day. Glasses can make or break your look. Don't go cheap, or you will look like the wal-mart crowd, which is okay, if that is where you are at. Not okay, if you work an important job, meet people for your work, and need to be on top of the game. You need to look a certian way. That is the way it is.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by SloopyJ

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.

The lenses in the frames are much more important than the frames themselves. Spend the money on those. The frames should flatter your face and should be good enough quality to hold the lenses you pick without falling apart constantly.

The glasses I'm wearing are $400 glasses. The frame comprised only $60 of that.

[Little Mizz Pittsburgh]

I always buy high-end/designer eyeglass frames. Gucci, Fendi, Armani, Versace, I've had quite a few of them besides Chanel, which is next on my list, since I've been wearing these Fendi frames for the past 3 1/2 years. You can find some steeply discounted frames, on-line, and then take them to your optometrist so that they can insert your prescription lenses.

[filihok]

Buy the cheap frames.

Have your kids watch you donate difference in the prices to the charity of your choice.