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I hate wearing glasses. I got these for a steal and I love the ornate detailing on them. my prescription is so bad that last time I got my eyes checked the glasses saleslady basically laughed at me when I said I wanted wire frame because the lenses have to be so thick that they need a thicker frame to house them. So these are still delicate and lightweight metal on the sides, with nice MATTE plastic.
I would completely recommend buying designer and looking for a good deal especially if you’re only planning on having one pair; I think they just look more refined and unique. I got these from GlassesUSA on clearance for $65 USD but I don’t know what the equivalent site would be for the UK.
Consider looking for vintage frames maybe too and taking them in to get lenses made for them?
I would completely recommend buying designer and looking for a good deal especially if you’re only planning on having one pair; I think they just look more refined and unique. I got these from GlassesUSA on clearance for $65 USD but I don’t know what the equivalent site would be for the UK.
Consider looking for vintage frames maybe too and taking them in to get lenses made for them?
Mar 4, 2025
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😃Most important is that you like how you look in the frames. Try on everything and see what works on your face. What’s cool on a person with a wide face is going to look cartoonish on a narrow face. Opticians usually are very good at this so ask for help!
Salt is one of the few optical companies not owned by LVMH or other corporate behemoth. They’re expensive, though, and you’ll find similar Warby Parkers for a quarter the price or less. They’ll be heavier and not as well made, but money is money.
See if there’sa store around you that sells vintage eyeglass frames. Much cooler than anything new and not expensive at the store near me at least (frames under $200).
Salt is one of the few optical companies not owned by LVMH or other corporate behemoth. They’re expensive, though, and you’ll find similar Warby Parkers for a quarter the price or less. They’ll be heavier and not as well made, but money is money.
See if there’sa store around you that sells vintage eyeglass frames. Much cooler than anything new and not expensive at the store near me at least (frames under $200).
Jul 12, 2024
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Was looking for a place that had cute vintage frames that would also put my prescription in. Found fashioneyewear.com which kind of sounds like a dropshipper but in fact mailed me vintage Burberry frames, with prescription, from the UK, in under two weeks and well under a hundred bucks. And yeah I am hoping this kick starts my charlotte york phase
Oct 25, 2024
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a very reformative experience.
mine are from selima optique! they have the cutest website and an abundance of pretty specs.
i found them in a random opticians in the middle of a mall. i think they used to be sunglasses.
tortoise shell and big frames. i’d make the cuntiest of librarians!
mine are from selima optique! they have the cutest website and an abundance of pretty specs.
i found them in a random opticians in the middle of a mall. i think they used to be sunglasses.
tortoise shell and big frames. i’d make the cuntiest of librarians!
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