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Davidkind

Last week I got an email from David Kind, asking if I was interested in trying out their glasses styling service. I had heard only good things about the luxury eyewear company and was so excited to see what they would pick for me.

I've worn glasses since my junior year of high school – so nearly twelve years. And during that time I think I've only had four different pairs of glasses. I wear them while driving at night, watching anything (sports, movies, plays, lectures) from a distance and watching TV. I tend to go with tortoise frames and every time I "upgrade" to a new pair, the lenses get a little bigger (it's like I get braver or something).

A few months ago, I had my eyes checked and we found that my eyesight had improved! My prescription went down a bit which the doctor said could be due to pregnancy. I think it might be due to the fact that now, with a little one, I spend WAY less time straining my eyes at a computer…

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Either way, I was excited for a new pair of glasses and totally said "YES!" to David Kind and filled out a short style profile online and uploaded a photo of my face. A few days later a gorgeous box of glasses arrived in the mail. (Seriously the packaging was perfection.)

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And then the good part!! Trying them on at HOME (with no make-up and slept in hair because that's how I roll 95% of the time). I have six days to decide what I like, share my thoughts on each pair, and send the full box back with my perscription information. It's easier and more fun than trying things on under the awful lights at the glasses store.

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Ellerie laughed and clapped for each pair, which was flattering, but not helpful. Paul had two favorites. And I honestly loved them all (most were very similar to styles that I have had in the past – which makes sense and shows the stylist gets my style). But I am sort of on the fence about what pair to keep. Part of me wants to do something different (which would be the green pair #6 and the big frames #1).

What do you think? Any favorites? (Note that 4 and 5 are the same, just in slightly different colors.) I'd love to hear your thoughts!

PS : learn more about David Kind and schedule your own at home try-on with a stylist here. I just started following David Kind on Instagram and love this graphic of their frame colors (and the color names!). I was not paid to write this post, but I was provided a pair of glasses free of charge. As always, all opinions and text are my own.

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194 responses to “new glasses!”

  1. Robin Gibson Avatar
    Robin Gibson

    #6. Hands down for me, since you asked 🙂

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  2. Melissa Marie Avatar

    They all look so cute! My favorite is 3! 🙂

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  3. KimS Avatar
    KimS

    Definitely not 1. I don’t think the way the nose arch on the glasses is shaped is flattering. I think I like 5 best, but 6 is good, too.

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  4. Susan M Avatar

    oh glasses are such a big commitment…i must say i like #5!

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  5. alyssa Avatar
    alyssa

    Three for the win!

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  6. alyssa Avatar
    alyssa

    or two if you prefer?

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  7. Emily B. Avatar
    Emily B.

    How fun! I like #3 & #6. 🙂 I don’t really understand the big lens/glasses trend (although none of these are that big)…I feel like they too easily just look silly.

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  8. andi r Avatar
    andi r

    #3….that’s my favorite.

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  9. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    #3! and then #6. But I like 3 the best in terms of flattering your look

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  10. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Loving #2 or #4/5!(can’t really tell the color difference all that well!) those seem to be similar in shape and they look great on you! Have fun choosing!

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  11. Christine Avatar

    It’s got to be #6!

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  12. Rebecca Avatar

    My eye keeps going to #4, but I think #6 looks great too!

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  13. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    3 or 6!

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  14. Pattie Avatar
    Pattie

    I like 2 and 6!

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  15. Diana Avatar
    Diana

    #3 fits your face best and is my favorite.

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  16. Tami Avatar
    Tami

    I liked 1 & 5 but I have zero fashion sense so don’t go with what I say ! ( not that you would of course )

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  17. Melissa S. Avatar
    Melissa S.

    3.

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  18. Meghan Avatar

    I think they all look good. My favorites are # 2 and 6. It’s always so fun to get new glasses!

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  19. April Avatar

    6, for sure!!! I just recently lost my beloved prescription RayBan sunglasses. I should look and see if David Kind does sunglasses! 🙂

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  20. April Avatar
    April

    Ive heard of them as well. I’m also in the market for some glasses, not sure if I could decide with only six choices.
    I like #3 and #6 the best.

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  21. Mandy Avatar

    #3 looks great on you!

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  22. Robin G Avatar
    Robin G

    #6 for sure! We just got news glasses for all of the family except for me. I am up in two weeks. Looking forward to it!

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  23. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    #2 not #3. All the bigger frames open your face more and you haven’t approached comically large yet. The frames with the gradation are the most opening; all the other ones shout “I’m wearing glasses!” #3 look like reading glasses.

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  24. lisa valinsky Avatar

    3 and 5. (I’m going with what I liked best originally before reading through others’ replies.) So fun!

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  25. sara Avatar

    I also liked three best, but if you want to try something different, then 6 is very similar and I would go with 6.

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  26. brooke Avatar
    brooke

    I love #2 because of the two colors- super flattering!

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  27. Christen Avatar
    Christen

    3 & 6 are my favs!

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  28. Jessy Avatar
    Jessy

    4 🙂

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  29. A Beautiful Mess Avatar

    I think I would pick 2. Is that what you’re wearing the opening image? Very cute on you!
    xx- Elsie

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  30. Susan B Avatar
    Susan B

    Three or six! Picking new glasses is always fun!

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  31. kelly Avatar
    kelly

    #6 is a great shape for your face! Good luck!! What a great idea!!

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  32. Mari k. Avatar

    I like #3 & #6 the best. I just got new glasses this week and my first pair of prescription sunglasses.Kept my glasses similar to my usual but went a little crazy big with the sunglasses. Super excited to get those!

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  33. Noga Avatar
    Noga

    Either 2 or 5.
    good luck… I totally HATE choosing new glasses…

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  34. michelle t Avatar
    michelle t

    First choice-#4. Second choice-#3. Michelle t

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  35. Amanda Avatar

    #1 or #5! But it’s a tough decision!

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  36. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    I love #6! I had no clue that there was a way to try on glasses at home!

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  37. Casie Avatar

    I vote for #1!!! With #4 as second place 😉

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  38. Nicolle S Avatar
    Nicolle S

    #5 looks fab on you!

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    Valerie

    3 or 6

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  42. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    #3!!!

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    Tracy

    #3 🙂 The shape is great on you – if you want to do something fun, maybe go with a different color. 🙂

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