Eyewear Fashion

Far from being dorky, glasses now come in so many cool styles that people with 20/20 vision have been known to buy frames without the prescription lenses. Silver-screen stars, quirky musicians and regular people alike have all turned glasses into a serious fashion statement and it’s easy to see why: The right eyewear will not only correct your vision, but will also make you look more polished, put together and intelligent.

To help you find a pair that expresses your personality, we’ve put together a few of our favorite models for the year.


LA Eyeworks Mumbai
Simple but so very chic, these glasses from LA Eyeworks will work morning to night with everything in your closet. The contrast between the heavily lined top and thinly rimmed bottom lenses is designed to draw attention to your face and make you stand out from the crowd. Worn with a suit or a vertically striped dress shirt and black trousers, these glasses will add a just-edgy-enough spin to conservative outfits. They’ll also work well with sporty-casual ensembles, like a lightweight zippered jacket layered over a thin T-shirt and some slim-cut black pants. Bonus: The frames are made from titanium, so they’re as sleek as they are lightweight and durable -- meaning you’ll look sharp in these for years to come.


Oliver Peoples Prescott
Plastic frames place these glasses from Oliver Peoples at a slightly lower price point as far as designer lenses go, but they’re certainly not short on style and were practically designed to make you appear more worldly and sophisticated. The dark, tortoiseshell color is unusual, while the shape of the frames is both contemporary and classic. If your wardrobe is filled with browns, olives and navy blues, these glasses will blend in perfectly. They’ll look killer with a trench coat, and a turtleneck will give them more of a dapper European flair.


Versace VE 1003
Suitable for men with triangular faces due to the very slim, not-too-angular frames, these glasses from Versace won’t overwhelm your face and will also de-emphasize a pointed chin. Those with square-shaped faces will also look great in frames like these since the contoured rims will downplay strong jaw lines. Men with either of these face shapes who love classic clothes and understated elegance should opt for these glasses since they’ll further refine whatever you pair with them. Don’t go too bold with your clothing, however, since these glasses will look best with fabrics and cuts that are equally timeless.


Modo mod1050pl
If your face is round, metallic frames such as these titanium ones from Modo are a good choice as they highlight the center of your face -- particularly the eye area -- thereby putting less focus on the shape of your face. Functionally, these glasses are anti-reflective, meaning they have a coating on the inside of the lens that reduces reflections, especially when the light is coming from behind. Style-wise, think minimalist cool when deciding what to wear with these bright metallic glasses. Try teaming them with streamlined basics like a black crew-neck sweater, gray trousers, and a black belt with some silver hardware.


Robert Marc RM 186
The ultimate hipster eyewear and spotted on celebs everywhere, these glasses from Robert Marc are for the seriously funky only. They are also perfect for men with round faces since the angular lines in the glasses will contrast with the shape of your face and offset its roundness. As well, these glasses will flatter oval-shaped faces since the top ends of the glasses extend out slightly for a mod, retro look. Wear these glasses with slim-fit jeans, sneakers and a striped polo shirt or V-neck sweater for an urban, indie look. Have fun with the youthful frames by sticking to neutrals like black, white and gray in the rest of your outfit, then adding a shirt and some accessories in a really eye-popping shade like bright red, green or yellow.

As far as function is concerned, Robert Marc glasses are made by hand, meaning they’re incredibly well-designed and put together and will last forever. If you’re looking for unique, designer eyewear but you’re on a bit of a budget, these glasses are also a great option since the plastic frames will help keep the total cost of your eyewear down.


These days, fashion is just as important as function when it comes to eyewear. It makes sense, of course. If you have to wear them on your face all day, why shouldn’t they enhance your appearance and fetch you compliments instead of “four eyes” comments? Keep your eyes peeled for great sales, but remember that the most important thing when purchasing eyewear is to find a pair that reflects your character and suits your face.

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