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over a year ago
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Was having a conversation at work about sunglasses. They were saying they NEED to have a good pair of sunglasses - they can’t cope in the sun without them!
Do you agree? Where do you get your sunglasses from? What brand/designer are they?
I get mine from Primark because I’m cheap and easy  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Was having a conversation at work about sunglasses. They were saying they NEED to have a good pair of sunglasses - they can’t cope in the sun without them!
Do you agree? Where do you get your sunglasses from? What brand/designer are they?
I get mine from Primark because I’m cheap and easy "
each to their own  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Was having a conversation at work about sunglasses. They were saying they NEED to have a good pair of sunglasses - they can’t cope in the sun without them!
Do you agree? Where do you get your sunglasses from? What brand/designer are they?
I get mine from Primark because I’m cheap and easy "
I have prescription ones one pair timberland other quicksilver I love em
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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago
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Need to be carefully with cheap Sunnies, they need an spf rating like sunscreens, or they don't actually protect your eyes.
Cheaper ones make it darker, pupils dilate and let even more uv into eyes. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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My husbands cousin is a tech for Specsavers and is pretty high up in the company so whenever my husband needs new glasses he gets them for free. However, he has glasses that tint into sunglasses when it’s even slightly bright. Which is apparently a nightmare - on our wedding day he just popped his lenses out of his glasses for our outdoor photos |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Mine are from Primark too OP! Cute, 60s and pink framed.
Did I show you my Harry Potter Primark shoes? "
No - but no doubt I have the same pair!
I have three pairs of primark glasses - a pink 60s style pair, pink love heart styled, and normal brown ones |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm from the Punk generation we use to wear cheap shades from the market... there's no way I'd pay the prices of the designer ones... obviously prescription glasses is a different matter and you'd buy the best for you....... Cool hairstyle O.P ... Xx |
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I need prescription ones too as I never did get the hang of contacts. I got a cute Converse pair from good old Specsavers as a freebie when I got my last pair of specs. I got a pair of prescription Ray Bans too but they aren’t quite right and my eyesight isn’t great when I wear them. I do look bloody good in them though (obviously I cannot see to verify this but I assume it’s a given) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm from the Punk generation we use to wear cheap shades from the market... there's no way I'd pay the prices of the designer ones... obviously prescription glasses is a different matter and you'd buy the best for you....... Cool hairstyle O.P ... Xx "
Thank you very much!! xxx |
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"Was having a conversation at work about sunglasses. They were saying they NEED to have a good pair of sunglasses - they can’t cope in the sun without them!
Do you agree? Where do you get your sunglasses from? What brand/designer are they?
I get mine from Primark because I’m cheap and easy "
sunglasses snob I’m afraid ..... can’t put a price on sun damage to your eyes ....
I have a pair of Raybans and Gucci and sunglass hut I think  |
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Oakley
Bought them a decade ago now for £99. Expensive at the time but bargain really.
Cheap glasses are okay but the UV rays get through. The Oakley's stopped a lot of headaches I was getting. I live under them in the summer.
See it as an investment in your health and get proper ones. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I recently lost my lovely Ralph Lauren sunnies that I treated myself to in New York for my 40th, so I’m back on a Primark pair until I find some I like again."
Tkmaxx. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I splashed out on a pair of Oakleys at the airport (and saved a ton off the price) before a snow holiday. I ended up wearing them more than the snow goggles. Absolutely fantastic cut out a lot of reflective glare too. |
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I get mine from either duty free or Gibraltar. I travel a lot so collect them with watches now.
I also have found some great retro Ray Bans in an antique shop.
I then get Spec savers to sort my lens out for me. I have not messed with the classic Ray Bans though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Mine are cheapies as I'm always losing/dropping/breaking them. I can't afford to replace expensive ones!"
Or you can have a pair of nice ones with matching sunglass string;) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had a pair I got in a sale for £45 and my daughter borrowed them.
I never saw them again,so,I've just bought a pair from Boots that were £7.50 in a sale.
They work fine. |
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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago
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Mine are ted bakers at the moment..... wish I could get cheep ones that actually suited my face though.
And I can’t do my job without them as it’s dangerous driving when you can’t see a thing lol |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"My husbands cousin is a tech for Specsavers and is pretty high up in the company so whenever my husband needs new glasses he gets them for free. However, he has glasses that tint into sunglasses when it’s even slightly bright. Which is apparently a nightmare - on our wedding day he just popped his lenses out of his glasses for our outdoor photos "
Mr Ruggers has them, if he puts them on the bathroom windowsill to take a shower they darken and he looks like Roy Orbison walking round the house until they clear |
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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago
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A have a couple of cheap primark ones plus one pair of oakley and one pair of police sunglasses. To be honest the cheap one work just as well as the designer ones
Mrs has prescription ones and says for anybody who wears glasses it is the way forward. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My husbands cousin is a tech for Specsavers and is pretty high up in the company so whenever my husband needs new glasses he gets them for free. However, he has glasses that tint into sunglasses when it’s even slightly bright. Which is apparently a nightmare - on our wedding day he just popped his lenses out of his glasses for our outdoor photos
Mr Ruggers has them, if he puts them on the bathroom windowsill to take a shower they darken and he looks like Roy Orbison walking round the house until they clear"
Does he like them normally? My husband hates them! But still won’t go buy a decent pair of glasses. Because he doesn’t pay, he is bottom of the list when it comes to his cousin doing them. And usually he’d rather wait and take what he’s given - although I think I’ve finally made him see sense, and he’s been looking online for some! |
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By *ugby 123Couple
over a year ago
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"My husbands cousin is a tech for Specsavers and is pretty high up in the company so whenever my husband needs new glasses he gets them for free. However, he has glasses that tint into sunglasses when it’s even slightly bright. Which is apparently a nightmare - on our wedding day he just popped his lenses out of his glasses for our outdoor photos
Mr Ruggers has them, if he puts them on the bathroom windowsill to take a shower they darken and he looks like Roy Orbison walking round the house until they clear
Does he like them normally? My husband hates them! But still won’t go buy a decent pair of glasses. Because he doesn’t pay, he is bottom of the list when it comes to his cousin doing them. And usually he’d rather wait and take what he’s given - although I think I’ve finally made him see sense, and he’s been looking online for some!"
It took a lot to get used to but he hasn't given in and bought anything different...yet, he has prescription sunglasses too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I need a good pair of sunglasses, I have very light blue / grey eyes and struggle with the glare otherwise.
Cheapies don’t cut the UV rays out so I worry about the damage they could do to my eyes.
Currently sporting Ray Bans but need some new ones as they’re on their last legs.
If anyone knows of any good websites please pm me the info  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ray bans paid a fair bit for them but had at least 10 years look after them always back in case when not using them tend to look after them when expensive get my money’s worth |
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I wear specs with reactive lenses, they change to dark in sunlight very quickly.
Sadly not visa versa, the amount of times I've entered a building, walked into someone, tripped over something as its like the lights just turned off on me.
I have to remember to stand & wait for them to clear, which is a pain when your in a hurry |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I wear specs with reactive lenses, they change to dark in sunlight very quickly.
Sadly not visa versa, the amount of times I've entered a building, walked into someone, tripped over something as its like the lights just turned off on me.
I have to remember to stand & wait for them to clear, which is a pain when your in a hurry "
My hubby hates them - especially for driving |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got 3 I use frequently. Guess, roberto cavalli and michael kors.
I don't buy designer clothes or shoes, but I do like to spend more on my bags and sunglasses. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My eyes water instantly in bright surroundings so I often wear sunglasses even on overcast days.
I have a Hugo Boss pair,
2 pairs of RayBans and a mirror finish by Ralf Lauren.
Always buy from Duty free |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve got blue eyes. They’re essential for me!
Had primarni ones for years but splashed out on decent ones a few years ago and finally I have a list I’ve never sat on or driven over |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm with ZZ Top on this one ........
When you get up in the morning and the light is hurt your head,
The first thing you do when you get up out of bed,
Is hit that streets a-runnin' and try to beat the masses,
And go get yourself some cheap sunglasses,
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Spied a little thing and I followed her all night,
In a funky fine Levis and her sweater's kind of tight,
She had a west coast strut that was as sweet as molasses,
But what really knocked me out was her cheap sunglasses,
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Now go out and get yourself some big black frames,
With the glass so dark they won't even know your name,
And the choice is up to you cause they come in two classes,
Rhinestone shades or cheap sunglasses,
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
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Mine are prescription sunglasses that are about 6 years old. I can't wear them for driving because the lenses are so out of date.
Unfortunately I have to get my eyes tested every 12 months and always need new glasses every time because of changes in my vision. I just can't afford to get new sunglasses every year too, especially when we don't get that much sun in this country |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Need to be carefully with cheap Sunnies, they need an spf rating like sunscreens, or they don't actually protect your eyes.
Cheaper ones make it darker, pupils dilate and let even more uv into eyes."
Well they are mostly worn a a accessory on the head |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cant deal without sunglasses as otherwise i look like im going to murder someone when squinting..
I purchased a pair of raybans 7 years ago and theyre still going.. 100% worth the cash |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A pair that I use while driving I got from the opticians about 15 ish years ago. Were expensive but worth every penny. For walking out and about found a good pair in Aldi
Mrs |
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Having spent 6 years working as an optical dispenser I’m very lucky to have many pairs of glasses and sunglasses that I bought for a fraction of the retail price due to my staff discount.
I’ve got about a dozen pairs of glasses, a couple of pairs of prescription sunglasses, various different contact lenses and some lovely non prescription raybans. My prescription has changed very little in the last 15+ years so I can use them all as and when I want to |
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I use my sunglasses a lot - when it's sunny that is! I'd find it hard without them as bright light really bothers me.
I don't get the need for a big brand though and wouldn't spend a lot on them. If I could wear standard ones I'd have several cheap and cheerful ones to choose from, and I did when I used contact lenses years ago.
I have a prescription pair that I got on the usual 2 for 1 deal at Specsavers when I got new glasses earlier this year, nothing fancy but they look just fine. |
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