How To Buy Sunglasses Online

It is not uncommon nowadays to order items online. In fact, it has become the modern trend and quite obviously, ecommerce is the future of business.
Buying an item online brings ease and can even speed up the rate at which you get such an item. Products like sunglasses are one of those things you can easily buy online.

Sunglasses come in different shapes and sizes and are classified based on many factors such as shape, presence or absence of rim,
and the quality of sun rays they can protect the eyes from.

Recently, sustainable sunglasses such as wooden sunglasses or glasses made from repurposed bamboo have also become popular in the online market. Brands introduce their different products using pictures and one should easily be able to decide what specific product to go for.

Things can however become tricky when buying sunglasses online. There are many reasons that contribute to this. Brands portray their products in the most beautiful and eye-catching way. 

You’ll probably see a model or two posing beautifully with a particular sunglasses and you’d naturally think it’ll be that amazing on you too. That may not be the case. The issue of face shape and size, personal taste, and inability to determine frame quality are all part of what can make online shopping for sunglasses a bit of a task.

Brands are beginning to realize this and are doing their best to give customers an almost physical experience while they sit at their homes to shop for sunglasses. Some brands place return policies on their products which allow customers to send back an item after a try on and they discover it doesn’t suit them. Most return policies on sunglasses are within 3 to 5 days. You should understand this well before shopping from such companies.

Some have even taken it a step further by introducing virtual try-ons. Amazing stuff!
A selfie upload on some websites will allow you to try out different kinds of glasses just so you know which will suit you best.

What to Know When Buying Sunglasses Online

For a stress free shopping experience, it is important to have some things checked and determined before making an order online for sunglasses. While shopping physically, you might have an experienced attendant to guide you and help you choose, but buying online leaves you with all the decision making. Which isn’t really hard if you’re careful to make these considerations beforehand:

1. Face Geometry

Sunglasses come in different shapes. And with many companies out there looking to impress (we like to be impressed of course), more complex and unconventional shapes are being introduced by the day. But we know what the conventional sunglasses shapes are: square, rectangle, round oval, cat eyes, browline, and  aviators.
See our Sunglasses size guide.

As a rule, get sunglasses that contrast with your face geometry. This works 90% of the time but you might still want to be unconventional with your choice.

A sunglasses might also turn out to be too big or overly fit even if its the best for your face shape. A quick look at the size of the lens from the picture might tell us all we need to know. Still, proportionality can be hard to figure out while shopping online. A glitch of this sort can easily be rectified by having the sunglasses tightened for little cost at a local glasses repair shop. 

2. Quality

The quality of any sunglasses will be determined by both the frame and the lens. Metal frames as well as plastic frames offer value for little cost as they’re quite durable and serve as an efficient, long-term support for the lens.

For good quality, sustainable sunglasses like wooden sunglasses are the best picks although  they can be relatively costly. Wooden sunglasses are also considered classy and will make anyone standout.

3. Activity and Use

Daily routine is another factor to consider when shopping for sunglasses online. The basic purpose of any sunglasses is to protect the eyes from the sun, yet there are different lens options that will suit different people.

Those who are constantly exposed to much sunlight should consider polarized lenses or lenses with UV protection. Sunglasses with color gradient from dark to light or clear will serve well for drivers and cyclists as they can easily be protected from sun rays coming from above while still having a clear view of the road through the lower half of the lenses.

A good sunglasses option for children is those with plastic lenses since they are break resistant and are relatively cheaper although they scratch quite easily.

People who use medicated glasses and contacts will usually be at a loss when it comes to sunglasses since they’ll have to do away with their prescribed glasses to wear them. However, sunglasses with prescription lenses are available now and concerned folks should shop specially for them.

4. Budget

Very important, else you might have all your earnings squandered on just one pair of sunglasses. Sunglasses sell for prices ranging from dead cheap to ridiculously high. It is therefore important to have a budget before venturing into any ecommerce site.

Generally, sunglasses with plastic or metal frames will sell cheaper than wooden sunglasses. A prudent choice will be to go for something that fits in between such as sunglasses with just wooden rims and plastic or metal ear holders.

The quality of the lenses will also determine how much will be paid. Sunglasses with polarized lenses will surely bid higher than those with just tinted lenses.

5. Return Policy

Lastly, it is only wise to shop from a company that has a great return and refund policy. Kindly note each company’s terms for returning items and do your best to adhere to them.

Conclusion

Proper research on what will work best for your face geometry is important before shopping for sunglasses. Understand that no sunglasses will fit two people the same way, but there is that perfect sunglasses for every person. Before shopping, get an idea of what you want in mind: round or cat-eyed sunglasses; plastic or wooden sunglasses; shaded or unshaded sunglasses; conventional or sustainable sunglasses. The list can be endless so it’s important to have your preferences noted before making the next move