Our guide to finding the perfect pair of festival glasses
With the festival season fast approaching, the last thing campers want to worry about is glasses and contact lenses. For many, keeping clean and topping up the beer supply are the main priorities, so the idea of trekking back to the tent or the dreaded campsite toilets for a quick contact lens change is the last thing on the mind. But unless you’re willing to suffer the front row crush, struggling to see your favourite band with poor eyesight can be a real problem.
However, with the likes of Daisy Lowe and Alexa Chung setting the standard for festival chic, there’s no reason why glasses can’t work to complement your outfit. The best way to prepare for the festival season, whether that be Reading, Leeds or Creamfields, is to choose the perfect frames. At Dir
ect Sight we love these retro DS Collection U5 Glasses, costing only £24. They even come with a free case to protect them in the crowds and a cloth to keep them sparkly clean and mud-free. U5 glasses are available here
For Bestival in the Isle of Wight which takes place over 4 days in September, it’s all about fancy dress and quirky cool. From fluorescent pink wellies to curly wigs, the festival fans go all-out to make a style statement. Check out these OX464 Oxydo women’s glasses which feature a bright pink acetate frame in a retro style.
If you’re thinking about trying one of the festivals abroad, such as Benicàssim in Spain, it’s essential to find some sunglasses with 100% UV protection. But sand, sea and sweat aren’t ideal conditions for contact lenses, so at Direct Sight we offer a fantastic range of prescription sunglasses. These RB3025 58 Ray Bans are our favourite summer aviators with polarised lenses to filter out unwanted glare from the sun. 