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3 Eyewear Trends You'll Want To Keep In Sight

26 October 2016

Amelia Dunn

Eyeglasses are as much an accessory as jewelry or a hat. Put the focus on your eyes with a trendy pair of glasses that will keep you in fashion. 

Shapes

Today's eyewear fashions rely on fabulous shapes to compliment your face and make a strong statement. 

• Round lenses combine your inner artist and intellectual. Try them in a wire frame. 
• The cat's eye shape is a retro style that is back in fashion. Go for a cat's eye that isn't too slim. 
• A pillowed rectangle is flattering on almost any face shape. Look for rectangular glasses with rounded corners to soften the edges. 
• Teardrop shaped lenses are similar to an aviator look but without the stark bars on top. They are attractive in a colorful plastic. 

Colors

Eyewear comes in so many colors that you'll want several pairs of glasses to work with your whole wardrobe. 

• Black eyeglass frames are always in style and are used in making your glasses more prominent. Choose a thick plastic. 
• An ombre look features one color that fades from dark to light across the frames. Colors like blue, orange, and green make this look shine. 
• Blue gray is a trendy color for understated glasses and looks great on a variety of metals. 
• High contrast is high fashion when you choose a pair of glasses with a bold color in front and a more neutral tone along the sides. Try blue and brown, red and gray or peach and ivory. 
• A faux wood style is a smart, professional look with a little bit of kick. Choose a light brown with a visible wood grain pattern. 
• Pastels like pink, peach, and aqua play up your sweet and soft style. 
• Tortoiseshell patterns are showing up in eyewear everywhere. Try a round tortoiseshell frame with metal sides. 

Materials

Modern glasses are made with all kinds of materials. Here are a few that have gained huge popularity. 

• Plastic remains a popular material in eyeglass frames because of the huge choice in color it offers. Try plastic frames in a bold hue. 
• Nylon frames are a smart choice for active people because they are lightweight, flexible, and strong. 
• Titanium gives you a sleek, clean industrial look. 
• Gold plated frames put your eyes in a luxurious light. Frames can also be accented in 10k gold. 
• Magnesium frames are a light choice in metal. They can be expensive but are a stunning choice. 

Now that eyewear isn't just about having better vision, updating your eyeglasses is a fun way to express your style. Choose a pair of frames in a shape, color, and material that makes you shine. 

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