Staying on trend and current with generational styles can be a challenge. We all want to be hip and trendy, but we also have to choose styles and preferences that work for us. When it comes to glasses and eyewear, there are trends just like any other accessory or clothing item.
Whether you’re a member of Gen Z or another generation, you want to be trendy and look great in your new glasses. Certain types of frames and styles are more popular right now and will look great even if the styles change a bit over time. Check out some of these top trends!
Clear Frames
Everyone loves clear glasses because they go with everything. It’s a great trend that anyone can get on board with. The cool thing about the clear frames is that you can get them in just about any shape that you prefer. You can also get them with different accents or even from your favorite brands as well.
Some people choose a classic clear that is the same all over the glasses. Other people like small pops of color or accents that subtly add to their look. You can choose clear frames with colored side pieces or even small accents of color that subtly wrap around the frames.
The choice is yours, but any clear glasses are going to be great!
Cat Eyes
Another popular style is cat eye frames. Gen Z eyeglasses with unique shapes and styles, which is where the cat eyes come into play. Cat eyeglasses are rounded with an angular point at the top outer corners. Just like with other styles, you can still find a variety of different qualities to choose your best look.
Go with a chunky frame that has a highly-pronounced cat eye, or you can go with something thin that is more subtle with the pointed or winged edges that make this style so great. You can also choose your cat eyeglasses in nearly any color or brand that you love.
Geometric Shapes
A lot of fashion advisers say that Gen Z has made nerdy glasses cool again. When you check out their styles, it’s all about changing it up and choosing looks that aren’t your basic circle, square, or rectangle. Geometric shapes are another hot look, primarily focusing on traditional shapes that are made to be either thick and bold or angular and sassy. The glasses stay within your normal shapes, but they add different aspects that give them a very different look than your traditional squares.
Hexagons are a popular choice here, but there are other options as well. The geometric look tames the shape, so it isn’t harsh. Much like other styles, you can choose prints or colors and get the look from your favorite brand.
Vintage Looks
We’ve seen tons of trends with Gen Z that focus on bringing back vintage styles many of us never thought we would see again. If you’re seeing glasses that remind you of your junior high and high school days, then those styles are likely perfect to be trendy with Gen Z.
Anything that might be considered vintage fits the bill. Rounded or business-like designs are incredibly popular here. Simple looks, owl eyes, and even tortoise shell styles also fit the bill.
Trending Gen Z Eyewear Brands
You will find that Gen Z prefers a variety of brands. Common name brands will never go out of style, but there may be other unique finds that are increasingly popular as well. In many cases, this generation worries more about the style and the color than they do about the brand. That being said, there will always be recognizable brands.
These are some of the top brands on the market right now.
- Muse
- Ray-Ban
- Revel
- Amelia
- Lexxola
Remember that while these are some popular options, you can choose whatever brand best represents your look or preferences and still be perfectly trendy.
Final Thoughts
Gen Z is a generation well-known for wanting to make a statement. When it comes to eyewear, there are many different ways to do just that. From chic and simple to making a statement with unusual prints or colors, you really can’t go wrong. For the most part, Gen Z trends focus on making a statement and finding a unique way to stand out.
Break outside the usual parameters of traditional styles and make a statement. That is the best way to stay on trend with Gen Z looks.
