VSP Blog

Brian B. is a member of VSP's Customer Care team.

Well folks it’s that time of year… time for new glasses. If you are anything like me, picking the right pair of frames is crucial. I have to find the right balance between stylish and professional and something that I can afford. Every year I feel this pressure to pick my frames and place my order right away. I decided that this year it was going to be fun. I called a couple of friends and formulated a plan. We would go look at frames together and then go to lunch. No pressure just good times with good friends.

A couple of weekends ago we put our plan to the test. We went to five offices, wrote down some styles, took a couple of pictures and laughed. Over our lunch, the conversation changed from what we had seen to how the frame that you choose is a reflection of you and or your status.

I look for style and not brands, however in contrast one of my friends will only wear a name-brand frame, this year he was predetermined to buy Karl Lagerfeld frames. When I inquired why, he explained that as an artist they project to the world that he is successful.

I am not sure how much growing up in a small Oregon town, where name brands weren’t an option has helped sculpt my personal style, however when I shop it’s more important that I like the product than who makes the product.

What do you think? Does the name on the frame make the man or woman?

I did pick out new frames… want to see? Well you will have to wait just a little while more.