Regardless of why you wear glasses there is no denying that the glasses you wear can also make a fashion statement about your style and personality. Like any accessory, eyewear trends can change—so these six tips will help you stay trendy today:
1. Neon or bright colored frames
That’s right, say hello to the 1980s because neon is making a comeback. Neon and brightly colored frames are a huge trend right now. Anyone who wants to add a dash of brightness to their look should turn to bright-colored frames this season. And luckily, this is a trend anyone of any age can pull off as color looks good on everyone.
2. Translucent or Nude Frames
Translucent and nude frames are another trend climbing the charts. Depending on your wardrobe and hairstyle, these styles can be either super conservative or modern and slick.
Translucent and nude frames work on most people. Translucent and nude eyeglass frames work as daytime eyewear, but skin-colored options may not “pop” enough for those looking for more color.
3. Perfectly Round Frames
Round frames—made famous by the likes of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Andy Warhol in the 1960s and 1970s—are also making a comeback. Round frames are best suited for people with square-shaped, heart-shaped, and pear-shaped faces. Day or night, there are perfect round frames for every occasion.
4. Flat-Top Retro Aviator Frames
Flat-Top aviator frames are not for everyone, they look infinitely better when used for sunglasses, and you probably shouldn’t be considering them for everyday reading or distance glasses. The exception is wire-frame, flat-top aviators, which can work well as a professional frame. Anyone who can carry bold styles can pull off retro, flat-top frames. They also look best on round faces. This type of frame should be confined to sunglasses and style-statement specs.
5. Oversized Square 70s Frames
Oversized frames are everywhere lately, especially square ones. The trend isn’t surprising because the style comes and goes every 30 to 40 years, and the last time people embraced large frames en masse was the 1970s. Oversized frames—whether square, rectangle, round, or oval—aren’t the best option for very petite people. They may overwhelm your features, and the glasses end up wearing you instead of the other way around. Oversized frames are best for leisure ensembles. They also may not be for you if you dislike standing out.
6. Frames Made From Recycled or Eco Friendly Materials
Sustainability is a hot market. Not only does it feel good to support eco-conscious companies, but green-friendly frames are often sleek, sophisticated, and modern. Recycled eyeglasses are excellent for people who want to help mitigate the symptoms of climate change. Eco-friendly frames come in all shapes, sizes, and styles.