Wish I had bought these sunglasses...

[kaitlyns.mom]

I am in the market for a new pair of sunglasses. I tried on a pair today at Buffalo Exchange - Dior, $65. They were beautiful. But my birthday isn't for another month. I am just sitting here feeling sad and wishing I had gotten them.

So what about your sunglasses? Is it one of those purchases you tend to spend more on and take good care of them, or do you buy inexpensive ones knowing they will get ruined? Have any recommendations for ones you love?

[LMPC]

My last 3 pair of sunglasses have been Prada (on deep sale, of course). They have been stylish but very comfy. I used to buy cheaper sunglasses before I was in the habit of carrying a purse, because I was forever sticking them in my pocket and sitting on them. But now that I typically carry a bag, I just have the case to put them in. No more squished glasses.

[TwinFoxes]

I splurge on designer sunglasses. I don't know why I love them. I'm not into bags, and have never had Dior shoes, but I've had Dior glasses! My current pair are prescription Coach. I take much better care of my expensive sunglasses than I did my cheap ones.

[AnnieW625]

I have a pair of Gucci glasses and I have had them for four years now, and these from Kate Spade, which I have had for three. I got the Gucci's at a discount from a coworker whose SIL was an optometrist, and the Kate Spades for $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

I really really want to get these Raybans though as I have been looking for cat eye glasses for the last 10 yrs.

[smiles33]

I just replaced my 9 year old Giorgio Armani sunglasses with some Cole Haan aviator style glasses I picked up at the CH outlet for $60. I, too, carry a purse and like nicer sunglasses. The cheap ones are too flimsy and the arms would get loose quickly.

Can you go back tomorrow to pick them up?

[kaitlyns.mom]

Originally Posted by LMPC

My last 3 pair of sunglasses have been Prada (on deep sale, of course). They have been stylish but very comfy. I used to buy cheaper sunglasses before I was in the habit of carrying a purse, because I was forever sticking them in my pocket and sitting on them. But now that I typically carry a bag, I just have the case to put them in. No more squished glasses.

I bought a pair of cheapies from Target last week and they were SO uncomfortable! Hurt behind my ears after five minutes. So more expensive ones are generally more comfy, right?

Originally Posted by TwinFoxes

I splurge on designer sunglasses. I don't know why I love them. I'm not into bags, and have never had Dior shoes, but I've had Dior glasses! My current pair are prescription Coach. I take much better care of my expensive sunglasses than I did my cheap ones.

I am finding that as I get older I want nicer things that will last longer. Maybe it makes me feel like a grown-up.

Originally Posted by AnnieW625

I have a pair of Gucci glasses and I have had them for four years now, and these from Kate Spade, which I have had for three. I got the Gucci's at a discount from a coworker whose SIL was an optometrist, and the Kate Spades for $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

I really really want to get these Raybans though as I have been looking for cat eye glasses for the last 10 yrs.

LOVE those Raybans!!! Oh my. I am going to lust after those all night long.
fellow Southern Californian. I live in OC.

Originally Posted by smiles33

I just replaced my 9 year old Giorgio Armani sunglasses with some Cole Haan aviator style glasses I picked up at the CH outlet for $60. I, too, carry a purse and like nicer sunglasses. The cheap ones are too flimsy and the arms would get loose quickly.

Can you go back tomorrow to pick them up?

I can check if they're open and call ahead to see if they're still there. I may have to. But now I am thinking of what outlets are nearby that might carry other options! I know we have a Coach outlet somewhere around here...

[AnnieW625]

Originally Posted by kaitlyns.mom

I bought a pair of cheapies from Target last week and they were SO uncomfortable! Hurt behind my ears after five minutes. So more expensive ones are generally more comfy, right?

I did get these at Kohls recently, and while you can definitely tell they aren't a $100+ pair of sunglasses I find them pretty comfortable and I am really liking them. Not saying I'll keep them for a long time, but for $13 they do work.

Originally Posted by kaitlyns.mom

LOVE those Raybans!!! Oh my. I am going to lust after those all night long. fellow Southern Californian. I live in OC.

I can check if they're open and call ahead to see if they're still there. I may have to. But now I am thinking of what outlets are nearby that might carry other options! I know we have a Coach outlet somewhere around here...

back, and welcome to the BB boards. There is a Coach Outlet at Lake Arrowhead, as well as Camarillo, Carlsbad, and Cabazon. I also think there is one at Ontario Mills. I have found that often Nordstrom Rack has a nice selection of designer sunglasses too. I also sort of regret not picking up a pair of these Burberry ones there a few months ago for under $100.

[mimosa]

I admit, I do splurge on nice, designer sunglasses (Gucci, Fendi, Marc Jacobs).

But...I almost always find good deals either at Nordstrom Rack or at the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, which is coming up in a couple weeks. If you go on the first day of the sale there is always a big table with lots of really nice sunglasses (including Dior), and they are always much, much cheaper than retail.

[blondflava]

I wish I splurged on sunglasses but I'm not gentle with them at all and it would be a waste (tossing them around in the car/bag/glove compartment, letting my toddler play with them, sitting on them occasionally, what glasses case?? - you get the picture...) LOL.
So cheapies from Target or (gulp) CVS, do. I do need to get into the habit of wearing them more often, I just realized how much I squint while out in the sun EEEK!

[artvandalay]

I never spend much money on sunglasses. I am notorious for sitting on them, losing them, breaking them, my last pair the baby got ahold of them and broke them.

I just bought two pair of really cute Daisy Fuentes ones from Kohls this morning... $14.99 each.. they are super cute.