Are glasses fashionable again?

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A combination of trends is bringing glasses back into fashion in a big way. As the likes of Google glass increasingly have futurephiles adopting interesting eyewear, the craze for retro styles in high fashion means striking older looks are coming back, with models sporting frames that dominate their features.  If you’re shy about wearing glasses in public, now’s the time to reconsider—they could make you look impressively chic.

Celebrity eyewear

Interstellar star Anne Hathaway may not wear them onscreen but she’s been rocking tortoiseshell-effect frames at press conferences and parties in the past few months, as have models Eva Longoria and Karlie Kloss. Rihanna has made an impact with big, bold black frames, and January Jones has made a similar look work for her by choosing thinner frames that don’t overwhelm her pale features, and Eva Mendes has settled somewhere in the middle.  Kate Beckinsale, meanwhile, has gone against the grain by choosing slender gold frames that give her a look of old fashioned elegance, showing that fashion will always look best when tempered by a strong sense of personal style.

2015 styles

Tinted lenses are a big thing this year. Dark ones can lend impact to soft, round faces whilst gold or rose tinted ones add glamour and warmth, complementing the warmer colours emerging in clothing this season. Wooden and tortoiseshell-effect frames, though less chunky than in some older versions, also add a dramatic flair to a look and can work particularly well as a balancing element on blondes wearing dark colours.

The really big thing coming up is angular lenses. Marni’s triangles and Chloe’s hexagons may be a bit much for casual wear, but they herald a range of more conventional sharp shapes on the high street that still convey a strong, smart look. Black and white patterns add to their impact, which for those who prefer something softer, Valentino’s greens and pinks, Calvin Klein’s blues and Dolce & Gabbana’s florals make a statement that still feels feminine.

Keeping options open

Glasses will never be right for every occasion, and there are times when you will be only too eager to swap them out for your Feel Good Contacts, so why not make sure you have the best of both worlds?  With stylish carrying cases now also available you can take your glasses and contacts with you wherever you go, and wear whichever makes you feel most comfortable—ideal when you want to change outfits on the go and your fashionable frames don’t work with both looks. Switching between the two can also give you a lot more flexibility with your look, so you can keep surprising people and be sure of making an impression no matter how you present yourself.

After a period of slow change and sedate colours during the recession, fashion is now becoming vibrant again, and glasses are a key accessory. Don’t hide them away—make them a positive part of your wardrobe and use them to complete the perfect high fashion look.

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