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The ella

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The ella is made of hand-polished, flexible, and durable acetate.

Series

BFRO Info

Select you previous prescription as you current option and continue to the Top Frame page.

Classic

Available Color options

New Arrivals Purple Confetti Tortoise Acetate Gold Metal

Available Color options for New Arrivals

Lens Color Black

Available Lens Color options

BFRO Info

Select you previous prescription as you current option and continue to the Top Frame page.

The Prescription Lens Lineup

Here’s our prescription lens lowdown!

Proper selection and use of eyewear is critical to your eye safety. If your occupation, sports, or other activities expose you to the risk of flying objects or physical impact, your eye safety may require the use of special spectacle lens materials. We strongly recommend the use of impact resistant Standard lenses simply because your safety, vision and the health of your eyes is our main concern. Eyeglass lenses made from Basic or Premium materials are not as impact resistant as our Standard material.

Single-Vision

  • For prescriptions from -14.50D to +5.00D
  • These lenses can be made to correct distance, intermediate or near vision as a single focus lens
  • High quality UV-blocking lens materials available
  • Including our premium Anti-Reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to clean

Progressives

  • Our Premium quality varifocals/progressives are made using Digital Freeform Technology
  • These are the upgrade to old bifocals and trifocals
  • If your prescription had an ADD value and you are over 40 these would be ideal for you!
  • All of your visual needs taken care of in one lens, from closely reading a book to cruising down the road, do it all in your varifocal Pair
  • Including our Premium anti-reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to cleans

Readers

  • Magnifying lenses to help you see to read
  • No prescription required, just pick your strength a go!
  • Reading strength from +0.25D to +2.75D
  • Including our premium anti-reflection coatings, which are also scratch-resistant and easy to clean

  • Free Standard Shipping on All U.S. Orders

  • FSA & HSA Eligible or Insurance Reimbursement

  • Free Returns & Exchanges

The ella

Series

What are Tops Frames?

Add personality to your Pair with hundreds of swappable Top Frames that instantly snap onto your Base Frame. We have tops in unique patterns, bold colors, Sun Tops, and classics!

How Do Top Frames Attach to Base Frames?

The magic is in the magnets. Two invisible, ultra-lightweight magnets (we’re talking < 1 gram), cover the top left and right corners of the frames, firmly attaching the top frame.

What Are Top Frames Made Out Of?

Durable, injected-molded plastic.

How Thick Are Top Frames?

2mm. Our goal is to have our Pair Family seeing 20–20, so our Tops will not obstruct your vision.

How Heavy is a Top Frame?

The weight of a single Top Frame ranges from 2.6 to 3.5 grams, depending on the model. That’s lighter than a teaspoon of sugar! Our Sun Tops will typically add an additional 2–3 grams due to their lenses.

This narrow, modified cat-eye frame is chock-full of bubbly charm. The ella looks fantastic on most adult faces, and they particularly suit an oval, round, square, heart, diamond, or triangle shape.

  • Frame Width

    134.5mm

    The ella - Mixed Material - Lensless

    The width of the frame

  • Lens Height

    36.2mm

    The ella - Mixed Material - Lensless

    The vertical diameter of one lens

  • Bridge Width

    16mm

    The ella - Mixed Material - Lensless

    The width of the bridge section

  • Lens Width

    51mm

    The ella - Mixed Material - Lensless

    The horizontal diameter of one lens

  • Temple Length

    140mm

    The ella - Mixed Material - Lensless

    The length of the temple arm, from the front of the frame to the end tip

Overall rating: 4.8431087 / 5 from 4825 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The ella glasses are highly praised for their fit, versatility, and ability to change tops easily. Customers love the shape, colors, and the perfect prescription. The fit is particularly noted for being comfortable and perfect for various face shapes.

Summary topics

  • Glasses Fit (15%): A significant number of customers raved about the fit of the glasses, mentioning that they fit perfectly and were comfortable.
  • Appearance (12%): Customers raved about the look of the product, mentioning that it was exactly what they were looking for.
  • Frame Shape (8%): It was observed by customers that the shape of the product is loved and praised by many.
  • Frame Colors (6%): It was reported by customers that the colors of the ella frames are beautiful and loved by many.
  • Prescription Accuracy (6%): It was reported by customers that the prescription of these glasses is perfect, with no negative reviews mentioned.

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Review highlights

  • "I love my new glasses." — Phyllis H.
  • "Fit perfectly, my prescription was perfect, and the frames looked great on me." — Monica
  • "I love my new glasses!" — Christina S.

Reviews

First Timer: Progressive Pride!

"I have been ogling PAIRS for years, sighing over the fun toppers (especially premiums and colourful tops). This year I needed progressives, and my sensitive blue eyes are always crying in the sun so suntoppers were a massive incentive to choose PAIRS, as were the mixed material options. I wear silver jewelry so picked the clear with silver arms, and I chose ELLA for my narrow face (exact same cat eyes as my previous traditional frames, but PAIRS are quite flat where my previous frames had a slight curve. I think the metal arms look a bit more upscale. Really pleased with the progressive lenses, love my toppers. Ella feels playful and feminine. Only downsides: they slide a bit down my nose, as I’m used to traditional metal frames with nose pads. I’m Canadian and paid $20 extra for quick shipping. Arrived a day ahead of expectations!"

— Erin S. (5/5)

Perfectly fun!

"After I purchased my glasses, I read some reviews that made me nervous. Others had issues with the toppers not staying on and their lenses being wrong. I can say that my toppers have a strong magnet that keeps them on and my prescription is perfect! I have already looked into seasonal toppers and recommended these glasses to a few different people!"

— Maggie S. (5/5)

Happy customer

"I love my new glasses, they fit perfect! And they look great! My Rx is solid and I couldn’t asked for a better experience!! And my sunglass topper was the added bonus!"

— Kimberly P. (5/5)

Great glasses!

"I couldn't live my Ella's anymore! This is actually my second pair of them, as I neglected to get the transition lenses on my first pair. The script is perfect, though being my first pair of transition lenses, I'm still adjusting to them. Great quality and fit. . . couldn't ask for any better!"

— India D. (5/5)

PAIR is great!

"I am wearing prescription glasses for the first time in my life and a friend had PAIR glasses that I commented on. So when I decided to go ahead and get my prescription filled I went online with PAIR. I am loving my new glasses and I also love that I can change up my look with the simple addition of a topper, they are so fun. I will be recommending them to everyone."

— Kathleen N. (5/5)

Different but love

"It took a few days to get used to the new frames because they were different than my old glasses, They are a little loose and I haven’t been able to find anyone able to tighten them for me yet. I’m not used to seeing the frames so much in my periphery, but I love how they look and I’m having so much fun with the toppers. I change with my outfits. I have 5 that I really would like to have but they are STILL out of stock!"

— Melissa M. (4/5)

Finally cat eye glasses that aren’t huge!!!

"These frames are so feminine and cute! Not over exaggerated or huge. I got tortoise frame. Love love love these. I saw WildFern on YouTube wearing them. Not crazy about the tortoise shell sunglass topper though, it’s a picture not actually a colored frame. Going to pick up the black sunglass topper. If you’re on the fence, buy them! So happy I did."

— Nicole D. (5/5)

Ella for the WIN

"I just received my very first Pair order. I chose the Ella frame in black, plus 6 additional toppers. I’m loving everything about these frames! I own many pairs of glasses, but Ella is now my new go to. I’m so happy! Absolutely worth waiting for. Thank you for such a fun eyewear concept."

— Elizabeth B. (5/5)

Who doesn't love pink sparkles???

"I've been a proud Ella wearer for 5 years, and I'm in love with the new colors of frames. I had to get the pink sparkles! They are so much fun. I think this is the longest I've gone without toppers!!! I love the pink color with the subtle sparkle. So great for everyday wear but also pairs beautifully with all my toppers. Definitely recommend!!"

— Justine H. (5/5)

Ella is the way to go!

"The mixed material Ella fits all my toppers. I have too many toppers to switch shapes which is totally okay cause I love Ella. The ability to change my style every day to match my clothes and mood is my favorite part of Pair and wearing glasses."

— Jennie K. (5/5)

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