Latest Eyewear Trends
We’re talking latest eyewear trends: blue light glasses, sunglasses, prescription and reading glasses. Between eye strain from long days spent working on the computer, your everyday prescriptions looking tired (or cracked from being sat on…), and the warm weather begging for new sunnies – it’s time for an eyewear update.
Eyewear is the perfect accessory for playing with different trends! Unlike a trendy new top, your glasses can be worn nearly every day for a fresh spin on any look. They let you dip your toe in the water for whatever direction you’re trying to move your style. Be a little bolder in your aesthetic with a thick square frame, bring more color into your wardrobe with pastel tinted lenses, or add some retro flair to your look with 70’s inspired aviators.
Additionally, new eyewear doesn’t have to break the bank. There are tons of affordable ways to try out all these new looks and frame shapes. Several brands let you try before you buy to ensure you like the way they look on your face. Other brands, like Le Specs, offer the chicest celebrity-approved styles and streetwear trends of the moment for non-designer prices.
Stylish eyewear is not only practical for everyday wear, but it instantly refreshes your wardrobe and usually doesn’t require a huge financial commitment. Try out some new lenses this season! Keep reading for the latest eyewear trends we think are must-try’s.
Blue Light Glasses
More people than ever are working from home, which could mean 8+ hours a day in front of a screen. Surely that’s not good for you, right? Blue light from your screens can impair your sleep-wake cycle and make it harder to fall asleep at your normal time. You may be able to prevent these disruptions to your circadian rhythm by filtering out the blue light from your computer with specialized glasses. It’s a small change your body will thank you for!
Not only are these blue light glasses good for your physical well-being, but they can also be a fashion statement. Thanks to their boom in popularity during the pandemic, they’re readily available in any style and surprisingly affordable, making them one of our favorite eyewear trends this year. Plus, you can make your pair do double duty with options for minor vision correction or glare reduction.
They’ll be perfect to wear during Zoom calls, too. For life during a pandemic, the best accessories are from the shoulders up! Some standout styles I’m loving on-camera are geometric shapes, frames in unique pops of color, and oversized designs. Statement frames can be a conversation starter for your coworkers and make you more memorable in meetings. Be sure to check out the try-on apps on eyewear websites to find one that suits your face without the hassle of buying and returning.
Sunglasses
With temperatures creeping upward and daydreams of the vacations we missed last summer, who isn’t thinking about investing in some new shades? They’re an essential accessory whether you’re spending a lowkey day outdoors with friends or planning an extravagant beach getaway with a loved one.
Not to mention, they pair so well with all the warm-weather staples from swimsuits to sundresses to cutoff shorts. When you start shopping, you’ll instantly notice how saturated the market is. Any style you could possibly imagine is for sale, and all of them are stylish in their own way. So, how do you decide on a pair for the summer?
Try one of the latest eyewear trends popping up this season. A fresh pair will bring new life to the outfits you already have in your wardrobe. Maybe it’s because we’re all craving a return to simpler times, or maybe it’s the bottomless inspiration fashion finds in decades past, but retro sunglasses are the trend on our radar this season.
Look for round frames from historic brands like Ray-Ban to nail the nostalgic look. Round frames were one of the first popular shapes for sunglasses and never really go out of style, so this is a time-proof trend that’s worth the investment (and the Ray-Ban website allows you to customize your shades to truly get the perfect pair!).
If you’re looking for a bolder statement piece, try the oversized mod styles of the 60’s that have been gaining popularity this year. Neither of these styles sound like you? Other retro styles include aviators from the ‘40s, cat eyes from the ‘50s, or small sporty styles from the ‘90s, among a multitude of other decade-defining shapes. There truly is something for anyone.
Prescription and Reading Glasses
For those who need to wear glasses every day, eyewear trends can feel like a bit of a luxury. Unlike a statement pair of $20 sunglasses that you can ditch at the end of the season, expensive prescription lenses can’t be replaced very often. It makes sense that you might avoid trends in favor of an option you’ll wear with everything for years.
Balance this pragmatic approach with an eye for something a little fresher and more up to date that still works with your whole wardrobe. You don’t have to forgo the latest eyewear trends just because prescription glasses are a more practical piece!
For a cool but understated update to your look, try out oversized wire frames. I’m loving this pair by Ray-Ban. These, too, have the on-trend retro look of the season, but will assuredly fit into your wardrobe for quite some time thanks to the minimal frame. Wear them to work, for casual wear, and everything in between without having to worry about the colors and style matching your look of the day. We recommend these for both your prescription and reading glasses needs.
The best thing about this trend is that you can adapt it to your preferences and face shape. Oversized wire-rimmed glasses come in all the classic styles including circle, rectangle, aviator, cat eye, and geometric. Keep them oversized, or you can go for a slightly slimmer frame for more petite features. Consider what parts of your face you want to accent or downplay to help choose the best styles for you.
Latest Eyewear Trends: Wrap Up
If you weren’t already a fan of glasses, we hope you’ll consider trying out some of the latest eyewear trends being offered this year as a simple and practical way to update your look. Accessorizing your outfits is always a good idea — while a gorgeous top and well-tailored pants may create the foundation of a stylish outfit, it’s up to your accessories to bring the full vision to life.
They can also make fashion-forward looks feel truer to you and unify your style day-to-day. Experiment with a few new styles of eyewear this season to get in on the fun. If you’re new to accessorizing in general, check out our tips for accessorizing like a stylist to get started.
Needing more hands-on help? Reach out to us for an appointment. We would love to help you with anything from finding the right frames for your face to identifying the trends that work best for you to doing an accessory overhaul!
Plus, we offer an array of virtual styling services for maximum convenience. With all your summer plans quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to update your style.