 About Style
By Ann Turner
Looking At Fashion
Right Now the Eyes Have It
 Eyewear is a hot accessory in today’s fashion scene. In other eras, people looked upon eyewear as more of a medical necessity. However, the days when eyeglasses ere seen as a fashion disaster are gone for now.
Now, many frame designs are seen as stylish, colorful and bold.
Despite the existence of alternatives like contact lenses or laser vision correction, many people’s choice foe enhancing their vision today incorporates the fashionable look of eye wear. Now, glasses are touted as a fashion accessory.
Eyewear choices are becoming more diverse.
In fact, some people have three or more pairs simply to coordinate with outfits. Eye glasses are not only more fashionable but also more affordable, with prices ranging from $1 for “readers” at the dollar store, to $200 and up for fashionable line-free trifocals. Many frame design companies also make generic brands so consumers can get stylish looks for less.
Trends differ when it comes to men’s andwomen’s style. Overall, what’s really hot right now is color. Multi-colored frames are trendy. Popular hues include blues, greens, reds and pinks.
Some really kooky patterned frames of good quality are available as reading glasses in retail stores. These are great for people like me. My arms are tired from holding everything at arm’s length to be able to read.
As far as style goes, Women seem to want style on the front of the frame. Men choose styles with eyecatching details on the back of the frame – sort of akin to a jazzy lining in a coat.
For example, where a woman might choose a brightly colored frame, a man might select a thin black frame with a translucent hue on the backside that doesn’t really stand out as much.
Other trends in eyewear include bolder shapes, and frames made with hybrid materials, such as wire rims and “tortoise shell” plastic arm pieces.
Other trends in eyewear include bolder shapes, and frames made with hybrid materials, such as wire rims and “tortoise shell” plastic arm pieces.
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