Where do sunglasses come from?
May 3, 2010 4:10 PM

Where is a good place to shop for a decent pair of sunglasses (specifically, in Chicago)?

I've been looking for a new pair of sunglasses for probably two years now. Every time I'm in a store that has sunglasses, I stop and try some pairs on. But somehow, I can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I don't want decorative crap on the sides. I don't care about designers. I don't need high performance. I just want something that looks nice, fits my face well, and doesn’t come from the grocery store. I don't think I'm being too picky, I just need a place that has a decent selection. And as much as I love shopping online, sunglasses are really something that I want to try before I buy. Budget would be somewhere around $50-100.

I guess I haven't tried Sunglass Hut (the obvious choice?), although I don't see much of a <$100 selection on their website.

So please internet, where do you buy your sunglasses???
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posted by k8t at 4:28 PM on May 3, 2010


I bought mine at Sears. I know it's not very exciting, but they have a large selection, especially in the $20-$40 range.
posted by coppermoss at 4:53 PM on May 3, 2010


For most of the expensive brands, you can cover them by going first to a Sunglasses Hut and second to a skate or surf shop. Try on some pairs and tell the store you're going to have to think about it.

This will of course be a lie because you should then go home and find the pair you liked best on eBay for cheaper.
posted by battlebison at 5:37 PM on May 3, 2010


Nordstrom Rack or TJ Maxx. Its hit or miss so you have to check in often.
posted by Bunglegirl at 10:40 PM on May 3, 2010


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