Don’t spend money on frames with a designer’s name on them unless that’s important to you and you can afford it.
I’ve had good experiences with Warby Parker both in-store and online.
NY Times recommended EyeBuyDirect.
But any local store should have opticians who will show you around and suggest frames to fit your face. They’re very good at it!
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They have a few round frames. Nothing quite like Nicole’s, but unless you have the same shape face as she does an exact match might not be the best fit for you anyway!
Eye Buy Direct is another online option.
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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).
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honestly...just go to every shop in your area and try them all on until you find one that's perfect. you have to have them on your face all the time, don't settle for something you might love/get used to after a week! and try not to go alone/have someone to FaceTime- I like to bring my sister for an honest opinion.
avoid online try-ons- and if you have anything out of the ordinary, avoid any online companies. Warby Parker messed up my prisms real bad. if you don't have a lot of time on your hands, use the Warby Parker feature where you can order them to try them on and return them, to find out what shape you want!
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