“Well hello there!”

When I got my box of Rivey and Sway eyewear try-ons this past week, let’s just say I was giddy with excitement.  This method of eyeglass shopping has been around for some time, from Warby Parker and other brands, and now from Rivet and Sway.  I love the idea of cutting out the “middleman”, and trying on glasses in the privacy of my own home.  These glasses were super cute and actually available to order for a try-on (often an issue with other similar brands).  I finally tried this experience, mainly because Rivet and Sway’s marketing “swayed” me by designing a product for consumers like me:

1. The welcome email said glasses are designed for women’s faces, which may be smaller with higher cheekbones, and are often the cause of my dismay with other brands.
2. The pairs include thin lenses, which the very nearsighted folks like myself really need.
3. The cost is $169 for the first pair, and $99 for every pair after.  Not a bad deal considering my last glasses, which I can’t wear due to sizing and issues with fit, cost me around $400.
4. They also asked for my current glasses size, which helped with recommendations customized for my face size.

Let’s talk packaging…they do it right.  My package arrived promptly in 2 days – super fast shipping in my opinion.  Sure there is a lot, but you return it back to them and I imagine they could reuse some of it if possible.  It’s also beautiful, designed for a woman, and made me feel like I was opening a lovely box of perfume bottles…very smart.

The actual glasses they have vary a lot by style, and use (like sunglasses, etc.).   My try-ons had different impacts on my face, and I made some funny faces while trying them on (my somewhat failed attempt at humor).  But I can confidently say I liked 3/5 of them, and now am stuck deciding which to buy.  Not a bad problem to have.  These are definitely a haute product for me.

Anyways, maybe you can help me decide?  Which glasses should I buy?