So, it’s time for a new pair of glasses and you have no idea what style of frames to choose. Like other accessories, trends in eyewear come and go. Choosing out of date frames can definitely age you, but if you’re middle aged, you may not want to look too much like a hipster, either. Here are some of the hot trends in eyeglasses in Grand Rapids.
For Men
- Rounded Aviator – The classic aviator has a slightly new shape. The lens is slightly rounded, creating a whole new look. This shape is found primarily in plastic, neutral colored frames. Translucent frames in taupe and gray are particularly popular. In muted colors, this trend works on men of every age.
- Modified Round – Think the traditional round John Lennon frame with a slightly more oval shape. The completely rounded shape doesn’t work well on men with very round faces, but this subtler one makes the trend more suitable to a much wider range of face shapes. Rather than the often seen black color in this frame, this year’s trends are more muted, in brown or tortoiseshell.
For Women
- Pale colors – Black frames have been in vogue for a while, but these are moving out of fashion quickly for women. Pale gray and blue frames, often with an arm of a different pale hue are much more in vogue. This is a great trend for all ages, because the paler colors don’t compete with hair color or shades of makeup and don’t accentuate facial lines.
- Rose Gold – Everything rose gold is hot right now, including rose gold glasses frames. This is a trend that looks great on most people. However, it is definitely a trend, so if you don’t swap out your frames every year or so, you might want to stay away from this one.
- Colored Translucent Frames – Many of today’s women’s frames are in pale translucent colors, too. Dusty pink is a very popular choice. This is a very casual looking trend that works well on almost any woman.
- Rounded Cat Eye Frames – The shape of the moment is a rounded cat eye. It’s less severe than the traditional cat eye, which means it looks good on everyone, especially in today’s trendy pale shades.
The new trends in Grand Rapids eyeglasses have definitely become subtler than in past years. This is good news for many people, since these trends are suitable for nearly every age and face shape. In addition, because the new frames are not as bold, these trends are likely to work well for a longer period of time, allowing you to keep your new frames for a couple of years and still look fashionable.
