Before we begin, this is NOT a sponsored post. Keep reading for my unfiltered experience!
I’ve worn glasses since I was six years old, and I’ve had a round face since, well, birth. It has always been a challenge to find frames that were flattering on my face. As a child I hated wearing glasses, and once I was old enough for contacts, I would literally wear them 18 hours a day. Crazy, I know. I still wear contacts from time to time, but I got more comfortable with wearing my frames when quarantine began. (Not leaving the house + staring at a screen for 10 hours straight = glasses ALL the time). And wearing those glasses so frequently will certainly reveal when its time for a new prescription and frames!
Now the thing about being adult~ish is, I actually had to consider the cost and budget for my new eyewear. News flash: Glasses are expensive! I couldn’t afford to purchase frames at big box stores like my parents had done for me in the past, so I was searching for other options. I decided to look into Warby Parker, since their ads have been everywhere lately, and I was pleasantly surprised at what I discovered! Most of the frames started at $95, and I just knew it was too good to be true. I decided to complete their home try-on process, since it was 100% free, to see if I would uncover the fine print.
The Process
The home try-on process was one of the most unique things I’ve experienced. I started by going to Warby Parker’s website and taking a short survey. The survey asked about your preferences in eyewear shape, material, and color. Then it generated a list of frames based on your preferences to choose from! You choose 5 frames to be mailed to your home (with demo lenses), and you’re done! I actually did this process twice, because there were so many options I wanted to compare!
The Options
My second home try-on box had the most contenders, so below you will see all the frames I had to choose from!
Ava
These dainty metal frames have a very pronounced cat-eye, which is super flattering for round faces. Their rose gold color is a great compliment as well.
Front View 
Side View
Chase
These rectangular frames make my face appear slimmer, and the neutral two-toned acetate is modern and versatile. Chase is a solid option!
Front View 
Side View
Welty
These frames are the boldest of the group. They are very square, and honestly remind me of Spongebob’s jellyfishing glasses.
Front View 
Side View
Daisy
Another two-toned look, the Daisy frames are smaller and more skin toned. Their hybrid rectangle/cat-eye shape is the best of both worlds!
Front View 
Side View
Louise
The Louise frames are the most trendy of them all. The clear acetate material and unique shape make them very hipster!
Front View 
Side View
The Selection
Now for the moment you’ve all been waiting for…the selection! The frames I chose were…
Daisy!
From the moment I put the Daisy frames on, they just felt like me. They were very flattering for my round face, and complimentary to my small eyes. I loved these frames so much, I popped some contacts in and wore them with the demo lenses to work one day.
The Customization
After sending my home try-on kit back (with the shipping label provided by Warby Parker), and selecting the frames I wanted to purchase, I had to customize my lenses. I had already been to the optometrist for an updated prescription, so I simply uploaded a copy of it into my Warby Parker account!
The next step is where I found out the fine print really didn’t exist. *Gasp!* The glasses, including prescription lenses, really were $95! I was in total shock.
Because I have a very strong prescription and work on the computer often, I decided to purchase high index (+$30) and blue light filtering (+$50) add-ons for my lenses as well. That brought my total to a jaw-dropping $175! And shipping was FREE! (That matters, people). Talk about a deal!
Whether you’re uninsured or just on a tight budget, if you’re in the market for new eyewear, I would definitely recommend Warby Parker. The process was quick and simple, and they have a variety of options to choose from. For being budget and round-face friendly, Warby Parker gets an A+ in my book! Try them out for yourself and share your experiences with me!
SEE ya next time! (see what I did there?)
