Glasses Trends in 2011It's no secret that your eyeglasses affect not just your personality, but also your appearance. From Mahatma Gandhi to John Lennon and from Woody Allen to Julia Roberts, trademark glasses have left an indelible mark on the personalities of those who have worn them. So, whether you wish to make a visible change to your personality, or make it more stylish, here's a look at the eyewear trends for 2011. You can follow them to create your own distinct style.
Eyeglasses Trends For Men
tinie-tempah-glassesIn 2011, retro eyeglasses are in vogue. Honestly, these frames never went out of fashion, but they are back with a bang this year and can be worn by men in their 20s to those in their 50s or beyond. Black is back in fashion. If you caught the latest Golden Globes, you'd have seen Robert Downey Jr. and other Hollywood stars wearing rectangular or square bold, black frames. Closer to home, Tine Tempah [right] is famed for wearing old skool geeky specs. Choose from regular shapes like square, circular, and rectangular, depending on the shape of your face. John Lennon's round glasses are still considered to be one of the most trendsetting eyeglass styles of all times. Round glasses are considered to be a bit more casual, but charming nevertheless.
If you prefer to make a more sophisticated and elegant statement with your eyewear, choose frames in square or rectangular shapes. Thin and delicate frames in metal look just as nice as frames with abstract designs shown boldly on the temple arms. Choose vivid colours like purple, gold, browns, reds, blues; though the appeal of black eyewear can't be matched.
Oversized rectangular or square sunglass frames in black or brown colour are in vogue this season. Dual colour frames are just as popular and you can choose from combinations such as black – brown, black – light gold, etc. Shop online at stores like (please mention your shop), or walk into an exclusive designer eyewear shop for more glamorous glasses.
Eyeglass Trends For Women
Sarah Palin GlassesAs with men, 2011 eyewear trends for women include light weight frames in square or rectangular shapes. Sarah Palin like frameless rectangular glasses [right] are also a hot and chic choice for women. Black, shades of brown and vibrant colours like yellows, purples, pinks, reds, and even blues are a rage. However, out of all these colours, purple is the most sought after eyewear colour as it can be worn by every woman, irrespective of her skin tone or colouring.
Sunglasses trends for 2011 spell oversize! Yes, bigger the better. Jacqueline Kennedy's trademark oversized sunglasses are back in vogue. The shape of the eyewear will differ according to the shape of your face. Decorative frames having encrusted edges, or studded with colourful stones at the temple arms are extremely popular.
One of the best ways to pick up a nice pair of in-vogue sunglasses or eyeglasses is to try them on in the shops and then order the model you like online. Browse through many different brands and collections of eyewear to pick up the trendiest and best quality frames available.
Remember, however, not to rush into making a buying decision by giving into temptation. After all, eyewear is as much about fashion as it is about comfort. So always wear the eyeglass and check for size, shape, comfort, and the design. You must also check that your glasses are of good quality and offer your eyes UV protection from the harsh rays of the sun, especially in case of sunglasses.
This is just a short article on the eyewear trends for 2011. Now that you know what the current trends in eyewear are, why not check out the frames available here at OneSpecs. We have a great range of both designer and budget glasses.
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