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LOOK OPTIC is more than the world’s most comfortable reader. These fashionable, yet functional, staples let you see the world (and your menu!) without having to surrender your style.
I was immediately drawn to the visionary brand years ago, having not seen such a chic variety elsewhere; I envisioned one day wearing them on a book tour for the fashion essay collection I am pitching. I purchased the Liam in tortoise (to channel Tom Ford), the Laurel in black (so very Jenna Lyons), and the Cosmo (for my inner bookworm). Immediately smitten by the lightweight, wear-all day readers, I have since acquired five additional styles!
One of the strengths of LOOK OPTIC is the variety (and fair price point) through which you can build your own bespoke collection. Which speaks to founder Andrew Leary’s impetus for the brand:
“I purchased my first pair of (expensive) prescription glasses. For a few days, it was exciting, and wearing glasses gave me a new look. I [quickly] realized it was like owning one pair of shoes and having to wear them every day! [When] I discovered all I needed were readers, and the selection and quality were so poor, I saw an opportunity to provide consumers with the highest quality readers available, in classic styles and colors for every occasion, priced so that you can buy multiple pairs."
See for yourself how these stunners can change your view — and your style.
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An Eye For Design
LOOK OPTIC offers fifteen styles of fun, fashionable — and prescription quality — readers. Whether you gravitate toward iconic, modern shapes (you’ll love the Cosmo, Sullivan and Kaine), have a retro fetish (the Uma, Milla and Hanna are perfection), want a fashion-forward vibe (the aviator-inspired Liam is a must), seek bold, statement makers (check out the Laurel and Stella), or simply want updated classics (go for the Casper, Billie, Abbey or Bond), there is undoubtedly a design for you.
In keeping with its design-centric mission, the brand recently collaborated with tennis champion Venus Williams’ activewear brand EleVen, “...mixing the LOOK OPTIC’ aesthetic and EleVen’s fashion-forward look.” The result is Muse, a vintage inspired aviator-style featuring a unique half-rim design made from 100 percent recycled materials.
Maximalists can also rejoice! LOOK OPTIC has an assortment of hues — bottle green, purple gradient, shiny rose, navy taupe, sky blue, marine and clear among them — to accompany classic shades.
What’s my favorite? Well, that would be like asking me to choose my favorite child. It depends on the day, and I love the versatility across the collections to match whatever mood du jour I’m in.
Daily Wear Durability
But there’s more to LOOK OPTIC than a pretty face. The long-wearing lenses leave no trace (I used to loathe end of day facial indentations), thanks to ultra-lightweight matte frames. And with Italian spring hinges, there’s a flexibility and bend you need in frames. And, let’s face it, in life.
As a crucial resource in my day, I rely on LOOK OPTIC readers’ resilience (scratch resistant!) and flexibility that eliminates the constant need for adjustment – even when you wear them on top of your head (as we all do). In the one instance my readers began sliding down, I learned of the “wire core temple” — the brand’s signature adjustable design (no heat or professionals required) that allows you to apply pressure to renew shape. With such craftsmanship, there’s no chance of breaking your glasses. Talk about quiet luxury.
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Aging in Style
Once upon a time, wearing readers in public (much like revealing one’s age) was eschewed. With the pro-aging narrative changing alongside the burgeoning styles of stunning readers from LOOK OPTIC, this rite of passage is embraced. It’s a chance to show off; cowering is so last decade.
With LOOK OPTIC’s virtual mirror, you can try on styles from home; if you prefer to experience them IRL, there’s a 90-day no-risk trial. The brand also provides an eye chart to help you determine the correct magnification (+0.00 to +3.00 available).
But it’s the accessible price point that may make you see double. Readers are $64-68, with the exception of Muse — the aforementioned Venus Williams collaboration. As the brand’s first ever metal frame, it is priced at $86.
Eye-Catching Accessories
With so many spectacular LOOK OPTIC styles in possession, I no longer struggle to find my readers. Multiple pairs are undoubtedly convenient but also allow for the greatest self-expression. I love selecting my face framing accessory based on look (or mood); readers are as much about flair as function.
But my love affair with LOOK OPTIC does not halt with readers. I’ve discovered the brand’s sun offerings are equally appealing. I happily bought sunnies (without magnification) in my favorite style, the Liam ($68), and for the first time, purchased sunglass readers. Total game changer for anyone who likes to read poolside. In addition to the brand’s signature lightweight design, the sunglasses feature 100% UV Protection Lenses.
Get 15% off when you buy 2 pairs or more using code 'TQE15.'
Five More Ways You Can See The World Differently With LOOK OPTIC:
- The brand offers select styles (Muse, Uma, Stella, Kaine, Milla, Hannah, Billie) in recycled frames, all of which are GRS certified, fully-repurposed TR-90 materials (in keeping with the incredibly durable, flexible, and lightweight features LOOK OPTIC is known for) that incorporates a completely circular production model.
- LOOK OPTIC features a one-year guarantee. The brand respects your investment in quality frames, and is driven to keep the overabundance of cheap, broken drugstore frames from littering our landfills and oceans.
- The brand’s philanthropy extends to every purchase, as they partner with Charity: water; one in ten people (twice the US population) live without clean water, which is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. To date, LOOK OPTIC has donated $19.3K.
- As magnification increases are inevitable with age, you can send back old styles — they don’t even have to be LOOK OPTIC! — to be recycled and receive 25% off a new pair of LOOK OPTIC. As the brand partners with TerraCycle, a leader in recycling the hard to recycle, your old frames are transformed into running tracks, playgrounds and more.
- LOOK OPTIC has recently launched Progressives (with no magnification at the top to your magnification prescription at the bottom) to allow for all-day wear.
Exclusive to TQE: Get 15% Off when you buy 2 pairs or more — use the code TQE15.
