I love those frames, Gaylene!
Janet, I know exactly what you mean about specs wearing the person as opposed to the opposite. The Res/Rei are less bold than they look, but I confess the pink Deromes push the envelope for me. I only got them because DH likes them. I am pale with mostly white hair so the pink doesnt look quite as bold on me as it does on the darker model, dépit being a thick frame. My optician said that women my age do better with colour or pale frames as dark frames can be harsh. I’m not one for colour so went pale.
For those buying Anne et Valentin recently, how have you found their ability to go the distance? I bought some 3 years ago and another last year. The 3-year-old ones are doing well, but the pair I got just last year broke at the temple a few weeks ago. I talked to my optician about fixing to make them my readers, but she pointed out places where the plastic is weak and said it wasn’t worth it. She says it’s very frustrating to sell high-end glasses because often companies build a reputation then sell their brand to a bigger company that doesn’t maintain the quality. (I don’t know if this is A&V or if I just got a bad pair). I called the shop I bought them from but they no longer carry the brand so it’s on me to contact the company myself. It’s a shame because I really like their styles and they are confortable on me. I think Angie’s red specs may be A&V.
