What not to do when buying designer optical frames?

Eyeglasses have become more important as fashion accessories now that zoom meetings have become an everyday thing. And with more people dressing casually for virtual meetings, eyeglasses are a great way to make a good impression. Trust me, classy and designer optical frames can add a lot to your persona if you’re willing to give them a try.

And now you may ask me, ‘Designer optical frames’, where to buy those? The answer is, you can buy them everywhere. From your nearest optician to the online eyewear store you were scrolling yesterday, designer optical frames can be bought off of anywhere.

But there are always things you should know. And especially those you shouldn’t do if you’re looking for quality designer frames and glasses! Yes, we have made a list and yes, you are free to scroll down, read and add more of yours to this list!

1.   (Don’t) Search for frames aimlessly.

If you buy glasses online, you know how the scrolling becomes endless if you don’t use any filters to sort the frames. This is why we suggest you know what shapes designer glasses frames come in. Don’t know what aviators are or what difference rims make to a frame? Be sure to read a few guides before buying online. This will save you time because you will know what you’re looking for!

If you’re going to a store, knowing the frame designs becomes all the more important. Because if you don’t do your research, you’re going to end up buying what the optician thinks looks good on you, and not anything of your choice.

But, don’t be a fool and think the glasses you like will look good on you. So, know the kinds and keep your options open.

2.   (Don’t) Forget your prescription!

If you’re scouting online stores for designer frames glasses, keep your prescription handy! Ordering glasses and sending the prescription later via email means you’ll forget to look for your prescription later. This means that you are going to cause unnecessary delays in your glasses being shipped.

And if you’re going to a store nearby, never forget your prescription or you will have to make rounds without any reason. Although this is something that would sound stupid at first, it does happen! Why not keep a photo of your prescription on your phone, so that you can look for your favourite optical designer frames in peace.

3.   (Don’t) Buy designer glasses frames that are too cheap or too expensive

Why are we saying this? Because if you buy frames that are too cheap, you won’t get really good quality frames and you can expect them to break anytime soon. Another thing, you won’t find any okay-looking frames for a very cheap price, so don’t say that we didn’t warn you.

And if you’re buying some very expensive designer optical frames from world-famous frames, don’t do that, please. Most of these fashion brands get their frames manufactured from companies that produce generic glasses for many other normal range frames. This means that the expensive glasses aren’t necessarily going to be of higher quality than your everyday glasses.

The best is to go with a brand that offers designer optical frames for a price that is not too high or too low. Read on to know about the brand that we think is the best!

Now, for our pick!

If you’re looking for designer optical frames, it’s time to stop your hunt and shop on Specscart.

Specscart, a Manchester-based eyewear startup, is a great place to look for frames that check all the boxes. They have some really cool frames for men’s glasses and also some exquisite frames for women’s glasses. If you’re looking for eyeglasses that are cool conversation starters, you know where to go.