The glasses fashion is almost as varied and changeable as the 4 seasons: large or small glasses, frameless glasses or glasses with a distinctive frame, round, oval or square glasses. Glasses wearers are regularly spoiled for choice to find the perfect glasses among the new glasses trends that correspond to their personal style and face shape. We’ll tell you what’s in fashion when it comes to eyewear and how to choose the right glasses for your face.
Glasses trend 1: Windsor glasses
Windsor glasses are currently one of the most important glasses trends. The glasses with the circular glasses with a retro look and a thin ring that is placed over the eye rims (Windsor ring) have been around since the 18th century. Now the glasses, which are often referred to as philosopher’s glasses, are more modern and varied: sometimes colored, sometimes with corners and edges and often disproportionate.
Who is it?
Glasses with round lenses do not fit every face shape. They look great on a square face because they give the angular features more softness and make the face appear more feminine. These glasses also look good on an oval face. Be careful if you have a rather round face. For this face shape, this eyewear trend is not a good choice. The reason: the round glasses emphasize the round face and make it appear flat and contourless. For women with round faces, the following applies: it is better to use square glasses.
Glasses trend 2: glasses with extremely thin metal frames
The 2020 eyewear trends also include models with extremely narrow metal frames – preferably in trendy gold. True to the motto: The less, the better the focus in the new season is on minimalism and clear lines. Nevertheless, the glasses are anything but boring. They appear clean and extremely modern due to the narrow frame.
Who is it?
The subtle glasses are particularly suitable for narrow faces and for people who cannot find suitable glasses due to their brow shapes. Because the metal frames are so narrow, the glasses adapt to almost every eyebrow shape. Glasses with a narrow metal frame are also great “entry-level models” because they are not as eye-catching as glasses in dark colors, which can also look hard. And best of all: the minimalist glasses simply go with every outfit and every occasion.
Glasses trend 3: two-tone glasses
Colored glasses are real eye-catchers. If they come in two different shades, it will be really trendy. Because two-tone glasses are among the glasses trends of 2020. The models with the color gradient were already modern in the 50s and are now making a big comeback. Two-tone glasses are available in numerous shapes and designs: sometimes round, sometimes angular, with different nose bridges and with a retro look. The glasses look the coolest with monochrome looks in black, white, gray and beige or when the clothes are adapted to the color of the glasses.
Who Wore It?
Basically, two-tone glasses are suitable for all women. However, the color of the glasses should match the skin tone and hair color. Dark tones, for example, are more suitable for women with lightly tanned skin and dark hair. The contrast would be too strong if the porcelain complexion was very light.
Glasses trend 4: extravagant glasses
As a counter trend to the rather clean glasses with thin metal frames, extravagant eye-catchers are also a trend in 2020. Bright colors, unusual patterns, geometrically crafted models or oversize glasses are particularly popular. The main thing is that the glasses stand out! Since the statement pieces are already striking enough, they are best styled into plain-colored and subtle looks.
Who is it?
Anyone who likes to stand out and want to draw attention to the eyes or face. However, if you want to hide small flaws, for example a strikingly large nose, the eye-catcher glasses are less suitable.
Glasses trend 5: Transparent plastic glasses
We saw this trend in eyewear in 2019 and will continue in 2020: eyewear with plastic frames in transparent tones such as white, nude, rose or amber. Although they are not quite as striking as models with a dark frame, they are by no means boring. They not only fit every outfit, but also draw all eyes on the face and highlight the eye area.
Who is it?
Transparent glasses basically suit every skin type and hair color. However, women with blond hair and fair skin can quickly look a little pale due to the transparent frame and should therefore put on a slightly more eye-catching eye make-up or darkly painted lips.
Glasses trend 6: Browline glasses
Browline glasses will also be making a comeback in 2020. What does it look like? The trademark of the Browline glasses is the strongly emphasized upper frame line, which should take up the natural eyebrow line.
Browline glasses were in vogue in the 50s and now come with new details. These can be new shapes, extravagant color combinations or special materials.
Who is it?
Browline glasses are available for every face and every eyebrow shape. With the models, however, it should be noted that the more dominant and darker the top of the glasses, the stricter the glasses look overall. However, if the upper frame is very narrow and bright, the look looks more elegant and smooth.
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