Shopping For Glasses As Part Of A Fun Halloween Costume

As Halloween Approaches, are you thinking of what character you would like to dress up as? No doubt it is a fun time because we can all be whatever or whomever we want for one fun filled night. After all, that is what many people consider the most fun aspect of Halloween, after the candy of course.

It is not uncommon that the costume you decide on will need a pair of eyeglasses, such as Harry Potter. And for others, such as bankers or librarians, once you have decided on a costume, adding the finishing touch of eyeglasses can turn your plain outfit into a memorable costume.

The key to purchasing glasses for the costume is to find a pair that compliments the look you are trying to pull off. The second important aspect is finding a pair that does not cost a lot, especially because you will only be wearing them one time.

An expensive option would be to go to a local optical store and request a pair of frames without lenses or lenses without correction. An optician or optometrists optical frames can range in price from $60 and up. Unless you have a limitless bank account, this is a pricey option for a one-time event.

Another, less expensive option, is looking for low power reading glasses. They can typically be purchased at a local discount store or drug store. Low power reading glasses are very cheap and are available in a wide array of styles to coordinate with your costume.

To make them more comfortable, you may consider removing the lenses. By removing the lenses you will have an empty eyeglass frame that will still fit the bill for any costume. Just keep in mind that rimless and some semi-rimless styles must have their lenses intact. The simplest kind of frame to remove lenses from are zyl reading glasses. It’s easy, simply apply pressure to the lens from the back and the lenswill pop right out. Metal frames will require a screwdriver.

For an idea consider movie or TV stars. A fun one is to dress up as the doctor from CSI or Samual L. Jackson by wearing a pair of Clic reading glasses. Clics can just dangle around your neck and make an excellent accessory to your costume.

You can easily find a couple of styles of reading eyeglasses that may fit your Halloween costume at the local book store. for a more specific selection, look online. There is a huge variety of styles available and you will certainly be able to find a pair that will go with your costume.

An even less expensive option is to go to a costume shop. The drawback of a costume shop is the selections are very limited. However, depending on your costume, this may suit your needs. Usually costume shops carry the basic styles, just be sure to get there early so they do not sell out of the style you are after.

As an added safety tip, refrain from wearing your costume glasses or any other portion of your costume on you face while driving.