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I've been wearing Warby Parker eyewear (both glasses and sunglasses) for almost 4 years. I ordered my first pair shortly after my son was born and since then I've never looked anywhere else for affordable glasses that stand the test of time and are stylish, too. I've never been one to deviate from my standard no-fuss glasses that I would get from a traditional eyeglass retailer, but I found myself spending hundreds of dollars on frames and my lenses would become so scratched over the years of wear. I knew I couldn't keep it up, so I would just wear the same pair for years on end.And that's a huge no-no for my eye health. Just like any other part of my body, keeping my eyes healthy should be a daily priority and that involves regular check-ups and adjusting of my prescription as needed.
Try before you buy.
A feature of Warby Parker that I enjoy the most as a customer is their Home Try-on Program. This allows you to skip the store and select up to 5 frames (glasses or sunglasses!) to try on in the comfort of your own home. Try them on, see which style you love most, then ship them back. This process is simple and convenient – especially for those who can’t drop what they’re doing and visit a store (or don’t have one readily nearby).Today I'm excited to share my own home try-on experience and I'll definitely need your help in picking a favorite frame - they're all so great!
Warby Parker makes shopping for glasses an experience; both in-store and from the comfort of my own home. I loved learning more about their company as well as their approach to eyewear that is intended to last and made ethically.
How are they so affordable?
Okay, so Warby Parker frames are stylish and they make getting a prescription easy-peasy. What, then, makes them so affordable and still high-quality? Well, here’s how they do it:- They design and make all of their frames in-house. This cuts out the middle man and therefore the third party markups that are found in traditional eye-wear retail stores. By doing everything themselves, and up to high standards, Warby Parker is able to keep prescription eye-wear extremely affordable!
- Each frame is made from cellulose acetate and colored organic pigments that are mixed in to create the beautiful colors you see. Acetate is a high quality plastic that is made in-house at Warby Parker, which is durable and hypoallergenic.
- Each frame is also hand-assembled and polished in-house.
- Your prescription lenses are cut just for you and just for your frames. No one-size-fits-all mentality here! Each lens is made from polycarbonate, not glass, which makes them durable and dropable! Polycarbonate is simply a big word for transparent plastic.
- Each frame from start to finish is handled with care, tested, and reviewed to ensure high-quality standards are met before shipping them off to you!
My home-try on experience
When I was curious about a few frames I knew I wanted to head over to Warby Parker's website to see what was new. Already having a couple of frames, I knew the styles I liked and fit my face well. Because I want to mostly change the style of my frame, I chose five different frames to try-on at home.The Warby Parker website made choosing my frames so easy! All I have to do is view the various frames available for a home try-on and select the ones I'm interested in. There's staff picks, popular picks, and highlighted ones that fit my face the best. After I made my selections I checked out like normal and didn't have to pay a single cent. Within 3-5 days I received my box straight to my door ready to try on.
Let's see how they fit!
Frame: Jane
Color: Blush Tortoise with Gold
These were quickly a favorite of mine the moment I tried them on. I love the feel and the coloring of these Jane frames is absolutely unique! I already own both a blush and tortoise colored frame and this pair combined what I love about both. They sit easy on my nose and the rounded lenses compliment my face.
Frame: Welty
Color: Violet Magnolia
I already own a Welty frame, but in the rose crystal color. I already knew I would like the style and so for me, I just wanted to see about a different color. I've been feeling their tortoise frames these days and what's not to love?
Frame: Violet
Color: Rose Gold
This pair of Violet frames surprised me a bit. I used to own frame-less glasses and since my first pair of Warby's I really enjoyed the style of a thicker frame. However, when I saw the Violet frame in rose gold I knew I just had to give them a try. When I put them on they were so comfortable and I love the retro-esque style along the top. Plus the shiny rose gold adds a pop of color and makes them fun to wear.
Frame: Chamberlain
Color: Crystal
This is another style that is very similar to the Welty's I already own. But, I fell in love with the clear crystal color of the Chamberlains! The lack of color in these frames make them simple, minimalistic, and easily worn with everything. This is another frame made of 100% cellulose acetate, making them lightweight and durable.
Frame: Haskell
Color: Crystal
This Haskell frame is very similar to the last one I tried on, the Chamberlain. I was curious about the difference between a more rounded frame and it turns out they both look and feel great! It really is hard to choose which one I enjoy more...
Not into frames and want contacts instead? Warby provides those, too!
Warby Parker just launched their line of contact lenses, called Scout, in addition to providing a variety of other brands we all know and trust.
But, don't just take my word for it. Try your own five pairs on completely free and from the comfort of your own home! Happy shopping!
