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Help choosing glasses

Andrea B.

I have been trying glasses and need your assistance... The first style is called "langston " and the second (and third) Thompson." I will need to purchase two pair (one for computer, the other for everyday) and I LOVE the Thompsons but want to be sure. These are from the Warby Parker company (Warbyparker.com). They have a great "home try on" program.

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Latest reply was from rachylou

Angie

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Both are sensational. Well done! Can't go wrong with either pair.

Ana

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I like both as well, but option #2 looks really fun. I like the pattern on the rims.

missvee

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I love the heavier 'arm' of the second pair. They would be my first choice!

san

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You did very well Andrea! Both pair are great. I think I am partial to the first pair but that may be because I love the smile and expression on your face too.

Vicki

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I love the way your eyes sparkle in #1 and I agree with san, and like the way I can see your pretty eyes, but I can see why you also like #2, because of their stylish frames. As Angie said, you can certainly wear both!

Deborah

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Love both pairs. I particularly like #1 but #2 is great also.

nicoleb

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I think I like #1 the best but both are great! You wear glasses well!

Fruitful

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Both look great on you! I can't decide which is best, they are just different looks. They fit your eyes and face well and have a cute funky vibe (or is that coming from you?) ^_^

Isabel

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Two great choices ! I love number 1, simply because you don't see that shape too much and it looks fab !!!

Kate

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You did a great job with your picks Andrea. I like 'em both, but definitely prefer the Thompson.

Inge

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They are very different, but both suit you really well. Finding fab glasses can be hard, so yay for finding two super pairs!

Andrea B.

Awww, guys, THANKS! And thank you for your support! I hate pictures of myself, so I had to get up the nerve to upload these. I'm leaning toward the Thompsons for everyday wear (if they are wide enough to support no-line bifocals) and the Langstons might be my "computer" pair. Need to burn through the flex spending account before the end of the year. Trying another set of home try ons before I make my final decision on the computer pair. Another cool thing about Warby-Parker is that for every pair you buy, they will donate a pair of glasses to someone in a developing country. They do glasses for $95 complete (but single vision only); gotta take these to the eye doc to get the bifocals fitted. Anyway, thanks for the support and encouragement!

Aida

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Both great choices! I'm leaning towards the second pair but really I think either pair would serve you well

Anonymous

I like #1 a smidge more but both are great!

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Wow. I find it hard to find one great frame and you found two. I think I like the second frame just a slight bit more than the first but both look great on you.

Kari

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I like both but really love the Thompsons. Warby Parker is such an intriguing concept! My sister was considering purchasing frames from them, and I looked into it too, but we both opted for frames bought elsewhere because we wanted more color. I do think they have some awfully fun shapes- and the style you chose looks GREAT with your pretty, exuberant face!

Jonesy

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My SO has specs from Warby Parker! I really like both of these, with a slight preference for the first pair. I hope you will post more, Andrea B.!

Fruitful

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Andrea, that's terrific that Warby Parker matches your purchase with a donation - I feel terrible thinking that people in the world who need glasses even more than I do (to do dangerous work, to survive) can't get them.

And it's good to see your lovely face - please do post more!

rachylou

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They are both really good. The Langston's make you seem very accessible and "pretty." The Thompson's have more in the way of "flair" and maybe have the tiniest edge when it comes to shape-proportion.