Discover our Essential collection of reading glasses crafted specifically for women, featuring 90 stylish frames in durable acetate and lightweight stainless steel. Every pair delivers optician-grade quality typically found in glasses costing 2-5x more, with refined proportions and elegant details designed to complement feminine face shapes. Whether you need square reading glasses for a modern look or round reading glasses for classic elegance, you'll find the perfect fit with our wide range of shapes and colours.
Premium Materials at Honest Prices
Our Essential reading glasses feature premium materials that ensure lasting comfort and durability. Choose from flexible acetate frames that offer rich, lustrous finishes in colours like Shiny Brown, Dark Turtle, and Light Turtle, or opt for sleek stainless steel construction that provides featherweight comfort for all-day wear. Many styles are also available in flexible TR90 rubber, a super lightweight material made with Swiss technology that's often used to make airplane parts. Each frame is carefully designed with medium, narrow, or wide fits to ensure comfortable proportions, and our 3-for-2 offer makes it easy to have pairs ready wherever you need them.
Versatile Styles for Every Occasion
From timeless round frames to contemporary square and rectangular designs, our Essential collection offers shapes to suit every face and personal style. Named after beautiful Scandinavian locations like København, Stockholm, and Oslo, each frame brings its own character while maintaining refined feminine details. Not sure of your prescription strength? Take our online vision test for instant results, or use our personalized style guide to discover which frame shapes complement your face best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Essential reading glasses different from Premium?
Our Essential collection offers excellent quality acetate and stainless steel frames at our most accessible prices, while Premium reading glasses feature advanced materials like titanium and bio-acetate with enhanced flexibility. Both collections deliver optician-grade quality, so you can choose based on your budget and preferred features.
How do I know which frame size will fit me?
Our Essential collection includes narrow, medium, and wide fit options designed specifically for women's proportions. You can try frames on virtually using our virtual try-on feature to see how different sizes look on your face before ordering.
Are acetate frames durable enough for daily use?
Absolutely. Durable acetate frames are renowned for their strength and flexibility, resisting breakage while maintaining their shape over time. Many of our customers, trusted by over 150,000 people worldwide, find acetate frames more comfortable than metal for extended reading sessions.
Can I get these frames with blue light protection?
While our Essential reading glasses are optimized for close-up tasks, we offer a dedicated range of blue light glasses for women designed specifically for screen time, available with or without prescription strength.