I remember that my teacher, Mrs. Taylor, tried to help me out as much as she could -- making eye contact with squinty little me before a lesson, giving me a head nod signaling that it would be okay to move up to an empty seat at the front of the classroom so I could see. Later that year came the eye exam and then my first prescription for glasses.
Trying my new red plastic-framed glasses on in Lenscrafters in Columbia Mall that day was like hearing an angel choir singing. I remember going back to school and thinking, so THIS is what the chalkboard looks like from the back of the room for everyone else ... holy moly!
From those plastic frames, I graduated to wire-rimmed frames, and about 6 or 7 years ago I splurged on some wire-rimmed Dolce and Gabbana frames with plastic side arms, complete with D&G in crystal rhinestones. They were the best. And now they are ready to go to blingy eyewear heaven, so I turned to Warby Parker for some new eyeglasses.
They have a home try-on system where you can get five pair of your choosing mailed to you at no cost. You try them on in the comfort of your own home and then mail them back. You have five days to try them out, and shipping both ways is free. I was thrilled to get mine at the end of last week!
Back to the thicker frames I go. Warby Parker has lots of great tortoise acetate frames -- just what I had in mind for my newest pair.
Style 1: Colton in Whiskey Tortoise (here)
For me, these were a little too dark and a little too thick.
Style 2: Fitz in Walnut Tortoise (here)
These I liked -- the shape was one I was more comfortable in, and I liked the tortoise coloring.
Style 3: Linwood in Violet Magnolia (here)
This pair is a tortoise frame with just a hint of a royal purple fleck here and there -- only visible upon close inspection. I really liked the frame shape and size of these.
Style 4: Ainsworth in Walnut Tortoise (here)
Cute shape, but I thought they were a little larger than what I was going for.
Style 5: Ballard in Gimlet Tortoise (here)
A thinner frame but larger lens -- good coloring.
Oh yeah ... did I mention that their eyeglasses are only $95?
So I know you're just loving the duck faces, but besides that, what gets your vote?
Love Warby Parker! I think I like the Linwood or Fitz the best on you!!
ReplyDeleteBen did this a few months ago, but unfortunately it didn't work out for him. He is just a big guy all around, and I think it was what he chose, but every pair looked like the smallest, hipster-est glasses on him. Hysterical. I need to find those pictures.
I LOVE 5! But I really like 1 as well!
ReplyDeleteI actually like style #1 and #2 best! They look great on you :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea behind this brand. It's nice that you have time to think about it and see which pair you prefer. Sometimes when you have to choose on the spot it's difficult to know which pair you actually like best.
Lauren
http://choosingjoy7.blogspot.com/
I think my picks are 3 and 5. This is perfect because I'm desperately in need of some new frames! (Believe it or not, my mom's dog chewed mine to bits last weekend.)
ReplyDelete#2!
ReplyDeleteWhat *I* really want to know is what is in the Zappos box :)
#5
ReplyDeleteLove Warby Parker! Brandon is now on his second pair (because he was ready for a style change) and it doesn't get much better than $95 and they give a pair to a person in need! Philanthropy AND style. #win
ReplyDeleteMy vote is for #5. Great shape for your face. BTW, where did you get that super cute sweater?
ReplyDeleteStyle number 3, so cute!
ReplyDeleteI L-O-V-E my Warby Parkers - they're fantastic. And the fact that someone who needs glasses gets a pair for free is even better. You'll love them no matter which ones you settle on.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool website! My vote is for #2 or #3. I love that they also give a pair to someone in need.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this!!! Might have to try this out in the very near future. #3 and #5 got my vote!!
ReplyDeleteI think you can't go wrong with either #2 or #3!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely #2 or #3! I cannot remember what Warby Parker pair I own, but it looks like one of those as well. They have been worn for 4 years now and are still in great shape, FYI!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. I had no idea there was a home trial program. All look great, but I really like #2!
ReplyDeletestyle 3 is my fave, but they all look great, obv!
ReplyDeleteI think #3 is my fav!
ReplyDeleteI love 3 and 5.
ReplyDeleteI love 1 and 3. They have the cutest glasses, but I always thought they were expensive so I never checked them out but now that I know they're only $95(!) I think I'm going to order some myself, I'm in need of some new glasses, too.
ReplyDeleteI like #3!
ReplyDeleteMy sister works in the eyecare industry and has been raving about Warby Parker ever since they came out!!
ReplyDelete#5 is my favorite on you.
ReplyDeletei love warby parker! i have a pair of tortoise eyeglasses from them (preston frames). i love them and have never gotten so many compliments on a pair of glasses before.
good luck finding the perfect pair for you!