They say that guys don't make passes at girls wearing glasses.  Never has this been farther from the truth.  Glasses are incredibly trendy and popular right now.  In fact, there are many women who purchase fake eyewear just to finish their outfits in stylish manners.  Not only are glasses trendy, but, with all the online resources to scoop up some of the hottest eyeglasses trends, it's never been easier to build a glasses collection ranging in all price points.  Here are the best places to get glasses online.

1. felix + iris

When it comes to purchasing glasses over the internet, the biggest problem has been trying them on.  Sure, you can usually upload a photo and virtually try-on eyewear, but felix + iris has made it even easier.  Not only does their Fit Profile help point you to the best glasses that are perfect for your personal style and facial characteristics, but they also send you a Fit Kit, free of charge, where you can select four frames to try on at home for free.  This kit also includes expert style + eyewear advice to help make your decision easy and instructions on marking the lenses with your specific vision information so you can personalize your fit even further. More »

2. Zenni Optical

 Zenni Optical's prices are so low that you really do have to wonder what is wrong with their glasses.  However, having ordered several pairs from Zenni, I can say that, while they aren't designer frames, they sell great eyewear at really reasonable prices, some glasses as low as $7.00.  Zenni is a great resource for someone looking to have a variety of different eyewear styles to choose from or as a backup pair.  More »

3. Coastal.com

 Coastal.com is the largest online contact lenses and prescription glasses retailer and also the most popular. They've worked hard to create the most convenient and unique solution to purchasing designer glasses and brand name contact lenses.  More »

4. Readers.com

 If that fine print has gotten harder to read, it might be time for reading glasses.  Focusing specifically on eyewear for farsightedness, Readers.com has over 600 reading glasses styles under $20 to choose from.  Long gone is the image of an old grandma looking over granny glasses. Readers.com definitely makes getting older stylish.  More »

5. Warby Parker

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker does have stores that you can visit, however, for convenience, you can peruse their online site that boasts being able to provide higher-quality, better-looking prescription eyewear at a fraction of the going price by manufacturing in-house.  Warby Parker also believes in giving back.  Almost one billion people worldwide lack access to glasses, which means that 15% of the world’s population cannot effectively learn or work. To help address this problem, Warby Parker partners with non-profits like VisionSpring to ensure that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair is distributed to someone in need.More »

Buying eyewear online shouldn't negate going to the eye doctor

While it has never been easier to purchases glasses online, it is still important to remember to visit your eye doctor regularly to maintain proper eye health and ensure that you don't need a stronger prescription.Additionally, if you wear bifocals or progressive lenses, while many of these online eyewear retailers do a fine job of manufacturing these types of lenses, many eyeglass wearers still feel the need to order their glasses in person to ensure proper fit.