A stylish pair of glasses serves as the cherry on top of any outfit, a versatile accessory that can elevate your entire vibe. Sure, watches and jewelry might get all the love when it comes to wardrobe add-ons, but let’s not forget — your eyes are (hopefully) one of the first things people look at, particularly if you’re working remotely and are only visible from the torso up.*
That means, in many cases, your specs are the first fashion statement you have to offer. What will you do with that opportunity? Well, you can opt for bold, attention-grabbing glasses with thick rims and bold colors. Or you can take the minimalist route and lean toward smooth lines and elegant materials. You can join the latest trends and reach for a pair of clear glasses, or channel your inner Tom Cruise with a pair of aviator glasses. All of these options are stylish as hell, by the way. It just depends on your fashion identity.
Luckily, there are a number of places to buy glasses online, like Warby Parker, Zenni and GlassesUSA, to name a few. And while all of the glasses on this list will earn you style points, it’s important to briefly touch on function and price as well.
We’ve sourced 17 stylish options, and the prices listed mostly reflect the price of the frames only. You’ll have to tack on some extra cash for lenses if you need prescription glasses or even simple reading glasses, particularly if you want upgrades for things like UV blocking, anti-scratch or anti-reflection coating. Blue-light glasses, which help filter out some of the damaging lights from your electronic devices, are a popular upgrade these days, too. Some retailers will include basic lenses in the prices, but we usually recommend going in on at least some of the add-ons, as they’ll make for a more functional pair of glasses.
Fashion statement or not, you still need to see.
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Berman by Warby Parker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warby Parker If you’re in the market for stylish specs, you’ve surely thought about snagging a pair of Warby Parker glasses. One of the brand’s greatest strengths is its ability to take a seemingly ordinary frame and add flourishes that are both subtle and unique — a splash of elegance, if you will. Berman does exactly this, offering a two-toned color scheme on a standard rectangular frame. They call it Eastern Bluebird Fade, which might sound like an epic haircut, but really reveals Warby Parker’s commitment to innovating in the glasses market.
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Morning by EyeBuyDirect
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of EyeBuyDirect Clear glasses have seen a huge spike in popularity in recent years. And for good reason. The colorless look adds sophistication via simplicity and makes a stylish statement without the boldness of crazy prints or frame shapes. Plus, Morning from EyeBuyDirect costs only $35, so you can up your eyewear for a pretty great price.
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Zenni Aviators
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Zenni Once a functional Army pilot accessory, aviator sunglasses became a full-blown cultural style staple, seen on superstars like Freddie Mercury and Tom Cruise, among others. Thankfully, we can now channel that military swag in regular eyeglasses as well. You can’t go wrong with the classic gold rims pictured here, but Zenni also offers a stylish pink option that’s sure to make a statement.
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Ray-Ban Clubmaster
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Ray-Ban There’s no pair of eyeglasses quite as classic and iconic as Ray-Ban’s Clubmasters. Inspired by 1950s style, you’ve probably seen glasses like these on Malcom X or Vince Lombardi, or in sunglasses form on any number of celebrities. The Clubmasters instantly give you that retro style, and you’d be in pretty good company any time you don a pair. We like the ones pictured here in Yellow Havana, but they come in a bunch of different colors, some simple as they come, some a bit bolder.
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Gucci GG0067O
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of GlassesUSA We won’t blame you at all if flaunting a designer pair of specs is a priority. But even without the Gucci name engraved on the arms of these gunmetal glasses, they’re pretty sweet as is. Though the Gucci GG0067O is available in an elegant brown and gold combo, there’s something about the combination of shape and color here that exudes both ruggedness and sophistication.
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Cloos x Brady Hermosa Collection
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Christopher Cloos NFL superstar Tom Brady just won his record-seventh Super Bowl ring. Off the field, though, he’s been killing it in the endorsements game as well. Last year he partnered with Danish eyewear brand Christopher Cloos on a line of chic glasses, and recently debuted the second installment, which features glasses built with biodegradable materials. Protecting Mother Nature is becoming a major priority for consumers, and luckily Cloos x Brady delivers with glasses that are both stylish and sustainable. Save the earth and hone that seventh-Super-Bowl energy.
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Savannah by Lingo
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lingo The bigger the frames, the bigger the fashion statement. For real, these icy blue specs from Lingo opt for clean lines and soft angles that can and will earn you style points in the office or a night on the town. As a perk, Lingo offers free shipping and free returns within 60 days. They’ll even reimburse you up to $25 for any adjustments you make at your local optical shop.
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Dutchess by EyeBuyDirect
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of EyeBuyDirect EyeBuyDirect somehow managed to produce simple and elegant frames in a summer-friendly hue at an astonishing price. Dutchess — pictured here in yellow but available in floral and matte pink — uses color to make a warm-weather statement, and gives legs to the idea of seasonal glasses because they’re so affordable. At $9, you can easily rotate these in and out of your routine once the weather heats up.
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Jemison by Felix Gray
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Felix Gray Black, rectangular glasses are a statement, one that requires confidence to pull off. Because they take up so much visual real estate on your face, they’re equal parts eyewear and fashion accessory, which explains why they’re so often labeled the token “hipster glasses.” But don’t let that fool you. Felix Gray’s Jemison takes on that bold style with minimalistic flair and smooth, rounded edges, offering a pair of glasses sure to be a staple in your collection.
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Zenni Rectangle Glasses
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Zenni Wide, rectangular glasses are as ordinary as they come. But Zenni flips that idea on its head with a bold color scheme that features blue rims and arms that look somewhere between a Hot Wheels car and a lava lamp. If you want glasses that turn heads and demand attention, look no further. Plus, the frames start at a ridiculously affordable $9.95.
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Saint Laurent SL 194T
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of GlassesUSA Sometimes your glasses deserve the designer treatment. Luckily French luxury fashion house Saint Laurent has an answer in the form of these minimalist aviator glasses, courtesy of GlassesUSA. The popular online glasses retailer frequently has discount codes on frames and lenses, which should help you stomach the designer price tag of these babies.
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Percy by Warby Parker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warby Parker Round, tortoise print frames have never really gone out of style, and there’s no reason to believe they ever will. Versatile and stylish — without being too bold — tortoise frames look good on pretty much everyone. And Percy from Warby Parker utilizes a round profile that suits most face shapes. These are a great choice for anyone just getting into the stylish glasses game.
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Palo Alto by EyeBuyDirect
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of EyeBuyDirect With their rimless metal frames and perfectly round lenses, these glasses from EyeBuyDirect give us some serious Ben Franklin vibes. And a name like Palo Alto stays true to Franklin’s intellect and inventiveness, two traits certainly accompanying any Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Even if these specs don’t lead to the next great startup idea, you’ll look great in whatever tasks you do pursue.
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Hamilton by Felix Gray
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Felix Gray Sometimes less is more when it comes to stylish glasses. The Hamilton from Felix Gray does away with thick rims, colorful frames and bold shapes, instead offering a no-frills design that’s still sleek as hell. Felix Gray’s lenses also include blue light filtering, something you often to pay more for from other glasses retailers. If you spend your days glued to screens, consider a pair from Felix Gray.
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Sage by Lingo
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lingo It’s not hard to see why Lingo called this color Red Rock. Taking a classic shape that looks good on pretty much everyone, Sage employs a design that fades from clear to the eponymous sandstone hue on top. Lingo’s glasses start at $129 and offer upgrades for blue light filtering and high index lenses.
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Nellie by Warby Parker
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warby Parker Once again, Warby Parker delivers with its subtle, unparalleled design flourishes, this time with a polished gold Nellie in a brilliantly named Negroni Fade. These frames are a bit larger, so better suited for a broader face, but thankfully Warby Parker’s measurement tools and Home Try-On process gives you a risk-free way to see if these are your style.
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Atlas by Lingo
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of Lingo You just don’t see glasses with a rugged, natural palette like these very often. Lingo’s Atlas takes the common components of aviators — the top bar and bridge combo — but makes a killer adjustment on the frames, opting for a shape with harder lines that’s a little more rigid and square. Plus, the color scheme pictured here is called Gatsby, which comes with its own set of seriously stylish implications.