Glasses aren’t what they used to be.
If clothing and other accessories can be fashionable and fun, why not eyewear?
So, that said, we’ve done our research and rounded up our favorite looks.
For a more minimal look, go for black and brown frames.
This is because the cat-eye shape draws attention to your brow arch, perWoman & Home.
Will round frames look good on you?
Definitely consider your face shape.
According toWoman & Home, the look will suit you well if your face is long and oval.
And, if you’ve got prominent, angled features, these are the frames for you.
In fact, square and rectangular frames are all over the place this year.
Rectangular glasses make for a simple but modern look.
The hottest square glasses are oversized, with thick frames, giving off a retro, nerdy vibe.
Another reason for the rise in “geek chic” glasses?
We can blame the pandemic and all those Zoom meetings for focusing more on how our profiles look.
Coastalrefers to the look as one that’s classic and simple.
Another one of our favorites?
We recommend checking with your optician first.
According toElle Australia, these tiny glasses deliver major style.
One look the magazine editors love has gold detailing on the sides for a pop of metallic.
But don’t let that scare you off!
What’s also great about tortoise-shell glasses is that the style can be both basic or bold.
In an interview withStyleCaster, Nemser gave more details as to what makes tortoise shell such a classic.
It’s neutral and can be a welcome change from plain black frames, she explained.
Go maximalist with a pair of oversized eyeglasses or sunglasses that demand you be noticed.
Another plus of these big, bold, retro-looking frames?
The “bug-eye” frames give you the look of having high cheekbones, perVogue.
Idriss Nestor of OPR Eyewear credits the bold color trend to the rise in maximalism.
“In 2022, ‘colors’ are the new black,” he said toThe Zoe Report.
And this is one trend that you’ve got the option to rock at any age.
The publication noted that other celebs spotted in colorful frames include supermodelGigi Hadidand British singer-songwriter Celeste.
What’s also great about the look, Nestor added, is that it works with any face shape.
Additionally, translucent frames are perfect for spring, as Warby Parker’s Kim Nemser explained toStyleCaster.
“Spring is all about refreshed energy and these vibrant hues will bring just that,” she said.
So, what are the go-to colors for these fashionable and fun frames?
If the thought of wearing glasses with a chain gives you grandma vibes, let us explain.
These are not your grandma’s old-fashioned reading glasses to wear while perusing the newspaper on a rocking chair.
AsMarie Claireexplained, the eyeglasses chain has finally evolved from just a functional accessory to a fashionable one.
How cool is that?
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Try out a bold colorful pair.
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