I made the switch to bifocals recently (apparently age 40 is a big turning point for that, and I can now see 40 in my rearview mirror), and when I wear my contacts, reading anything close up (including my phone screen) is almost impossible. (Note: You can buy bifocal and multifocal contact lenses, which I was surprised to learn.)

To help me read with contacts, I bought some cheap (and kinda ugly) reading glasses from CVS and the grocery store, and I keep one pair in my car, one in my nightstand, and one in the kitchen. Now, I also have these glasses from Clearspecs, which are specifically designed not to fog up. I tried them while wearing a face mask, and — yep, no fogging up!

Clearspecs’s reading glasses are $65 and available in three frame styles and four magnification levels (+1.5, +2.0, +2.5, and +3.0). The pictured style is the Canby, which is also available in black and clear.

Also interesting is the company’s Showerspecs, which could make a practical gift for an older relative who’s developed vision problems. They have special coatings that prevent fogging up and repel water droplets.

{related: the best online glasses for women}

Workwear sales of note for 11.15.21…

• Nordstrom – Black Friday sales! See some of our picks here.
• Sephora – Holiday Savings Event: “VIB Rouge” members can grab 15% off; “Insiders” can get 10% off.
• Lo & Sons – 40% off everything over $100
• Ann Taylor – Extra 40-60% off all sale styles; $50 off full-price dresses & shoes; 40% off full-price sweaters; $75 off full-price pants & denim
• Boden – 30% off today only
• J.Crew – 30% off your purchase
• Lands’ End – 50% off full-price styles