A sharp pair of glasses gives you a polished, gentlemanly look that even a luxury wristwatch can’t afford. We guarantee if you pick up one of these men’s glasses styles, you’ll elevate your entire appearance.
How do you look great in glasses? We’re here to help so don’t worry but as a rule of thumb, don’t pick frames that perfectly match the shape of your face. If you have a square face, don’t buy square glasses, if you have a round face, don’t buy round glasses, and so on. Instead, choose glasses that balance and accent the shape of your face. Then select a material, colour, and pattern that complement your fashion style, too for your perfect look.
Here’s a list of the best-looking men’s glasses styles in store right now:
Vintage
Vintage, or what some call retro-inspired, frames often feature a soft-edged square shape with bold patterns, thick rims, and pointed end pieces. Wayfarer and aviator glasses are two of the most popular vintage styles, especially for sunglasses. At the bottom of this article there are aviator styled images from Hublot and Tom Ford which show that there’s an aviator look out there for all tastes!
Clear Frames
Quite the opposite of loud patterns and colours, clear frames offer a subdued, minimal look that not only pair well with any colour you’re wearing, but they soften the look of glasses on your face compared to solid colours like black and brown.
The transparent style of clear frames is clean and simple and a style that’s becoming ever popular. Again, eyeglasses are all about balance, so pick something bold, then balance it out with clear frames.
Oversized and Thick rimmed
Oversized frames are bold and daring and reveal that you aren’t trying to hide the fact that you’re wearing glasses. When buying oversized frames, opt for a style that balances your face shape, only on a larger scale. Since oversized frames will be taking up more real estate on your face, you’ll want to be sure they look balanced and feel good to you. Like oversized frames, thick-rimmed glasses offer a bigger, bolder look too. They’re chunky and pronounced, so if you pick up a pair, expect them to pop off your face and stand out. Thick-rimmed glasses are a quality choice if you want your glasses to be one of the defining elements of your outfit.
Half-Rimmed
Another retro style, half-rimmed glasses are making a cool comeback. These glasses only have rims on the top half of the frame, leaving the bottom of the lens exposed. At the bottom of this article there is an image of half rims with gold metal and tortoise shell from Chopard which are real head turners.
Half-rimmed glasses create a two-textured look and add a bit of personality and flair to otherwise ordinary frames. Half-rimmed glasses pair well with stylish casual wear, but you may need a sportier style to go with sports or leisure wear. Always consider your outfits as well as your face when choosing your perfect frame.
Technological luxury
If you’re looking for performance frames, we have a great brand selection to choose from. New in this season is the McLaren collection. New in store McLaren are, in essence, “champions in innovation for ultimate performance”. The McLaren Ultimate Vision collection pushes cutting-edge technologies to perfection with its super series graphite rotative hinge.
Tints
Dark sunglasses are fine for everyday — but when you’re looking to make a real statement, coloured lenses are the way forwards. Technicolour tinted glasses are at the top of the trends list, with celebrities and style wearing a multitude of shades. It’s not always easy for prescription glasses wearers to get this fashion-forwards look — until now. Come in and see what some of the top brands are offering from grey to blue hues take your pick and add some colour to your look.
Or choose Transition lenses. As well as providing protection, Transitions lenses also make everyday life a bit easier. With Transitions Signature GEN 8 there is no need for swapping between glasses and sunglasses, you will be able to get optimum vision and comfort anytime and anywhere.
Create your own style with Transitions thanks to the wide range of colours available (see image at the bottom of this Blog).
Round Frames
A true vintage classic, round frames are often worn by musicians and creatives, however we’d argue that Hublot’s stylish new rounds for 2023 are worth a try on. They tend to look best on rectangular or oval-shaped faces and those with sharp, prominent features.
If you’re considering a pair of round frames, try them on, snap a few pictures at different angles, and send them to a couple of close friends to get their opinion. You’ll quickly be able to tell if you pull off round frames or not.
Our Promise to you
There is nothing more important to us than your eyes. From the moment you get in touch, CG Optical promise to give you the expert care and attention you deserve. We’re not happy until you are delighted with the service you receive.
To book an appointment call us on 01789 268 828.
Alternatively, feel free to pop in and chat with us over a coffee.
CG Optical, 57 Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6LN.
Below are a selection of images showcasing the above style types:
