Trendy Eyeglasses Recommendations

Reddit Recommendations:

• Warby Parker

  • "Ended up just doing Warby Parker. They're cheap enough that you can get a few different frames."
  • "Maybe check out affordable optics? I remember them having glasses in lots of different styles."
  • Pros: Affordable, variety of styles, can try on frames at home for free.
  • Cons: Quality might not be the best.

• Zenni Optical

  • "You can find them MUCH cheaper online. I’ve used Zenni for years and the selection is absolutely huge."
  • "I go online and use Zenni Optical or eyebuydirect, waaay cheaper than frames you can get at the eye doc."
  • Pros: Wide selection, affordable.
  • Cons: Quality may vary.

• Paris West

  • "Spendier: Paris West. They have plenty of trendy but also some well made traditional frames."
  • Pros: Trendy and well-made frames.
  • Cons: Higher price point.

• Costco Optical

  • "Great recs so far and I would start with Warby, but also consider Costco Optical. The glasses are a good price."
  • "I'm a big ray ban fan and nearly had a heart attack when i realised costco stocks them for almost half the price."
  • Pros: Good price, variety of brands available.
  • Cons: Membership required.

• Wilson Optical

  • "Wilson Optical have very cool/trendy frames."
  • "Wilson Optical (San Marco and Ponte Vedra) have trendy frames."
  • Pros: Trendy frames, good customer service.
  • Cons: Limited locations.

• Laser Eye Surgery

  • "I got the laser done... now almost 20 years later I need glasses again."
  • Pros: Vision correction.
  • Cons: Vision might deteriorate over time.

• Specsavers

  • "I've been a Specsaver customer since I was 6 and I can't really fault them."
  • Pros: Experienced, good customer service.
  • Cons: Might not have the trendiest frames.

Celebrity Glasses Inspiration:

• Lisa of Blackpink

  • "I think Lisa of Blackpink would look pretty decent with tinted glasses."

• Mariska Hargitay

  • "Mariska Hargitay loves her glasses. They are vintage looking but timeless."

• Billie Eilish

  • "Billie Eilish has some amazing style and I love her glasses."

• Marilyn Monroe

  • "I take a lot of inspiration from classic 50's film, so I'd say Marilyn Monroe."

• Ariana Grande

  • "Definitely Ariana Grande."

• Zendaya

  • "Ig Zendaya is a good candidate for round glasses."

• Anne Hathaway

  • "Anne Hathaway."

Tips for Choosing Glasses:

• Frame Size and Shape

  • "As a -6 prescription, should get frames a little smaller to reduce thickness at the edges."

• Quality vs. Price

  • "I got 2 pairs from selectspecs. Quality was much better than expected and the prescription is right."

• Online vs. In-Person

  • "Online is probably your best bet in terms of cost, but trying on in person is preferred for fit."

Remember to consider your style preference, budget, and the overall fit and comfort of the glasses when choosing trendy eyeglasses!