The Most Popular Glasses That Won’t Go Out of Style After 2024

Gone are the days when eyewear was purely intended to help you see better, and you didn’t have much choice in style. Now, between contact lenses and regular glasses, there’s such a wide selection available it can feel quite overwhelming. Never fear though, we’re here to help you sort through the options for your next pair of glasses.

Let’s explore some popular glasses you should consider after your next eye exam. Whether you need reading glasses, distance glasses, computer glasses, or something else, these eyewear trends will make you wonder why you haven’t been wearing them for years.

Classic, Neutral Colors

Some colors never go out of fashion. And because these popular glasses are neutral, they pair with just about anything in your wardrobe — you really can’t go wrong.

Clear Frames

Clear frames have a uniquely minimalist and modern look, but they’re setting themselves up to become a timeless staple. While you weren’t as likely to see them before the 2010s, they’re now one of the best-selling glasses in the Pair Shop, and we don’t think that’s going to change any time soon.

One of the biggest perks of choosing clear women’s or men’s eyeglasses is how subtle they are —which is one of the reasons why they’re best sellers. These glasses don’t stand out as much as other popular eyeglass options. Instead, they complement your facial features and allow your eyes to stand out.

If you want your face to take center stage and are interested in a modern and fashion-forward look, clear frames are a fantastic option. Nearly all of the frames in the Pair Eyewear shop are available in clear, as well as transparent blue and pink.

Black Frames

Timeless and distinct, black glasses are a go-to option in many different styles. A pair of thick, rectangular frames might come to mind when you first think of black eyewear, but you have plenty of other options in this classic color that are more subtle.

In addition, black frames can either look modern and cutting-edge or more retro and vintage. Black cat-eye frames are a terrific option if you want to go for a more old-school, 50s-inspired look while keeping things nice and classy. Black round glasses can be striking and attractive, too, especially if you want to embrace a more mysterious and intellectual vibe.

Black glasses are a go-to option for anyone who wants a simple foundation to customize and personalize. If you ever want your black frames to transform into something bolder and more vibrant, you can always put on one of Pair’s magnetic Top Frames to get a whole new look.

Tortoiseshell Frames

Tortoiseshell frames are classy, elegant, and timeless — they’re a popular glasses color for a reason. Their lovely neutral color is extremely versatile, and it complements many different hair and skin tones. They’re there, flattering your eyes, but they’re not in your face (pun intended).

Retro Eyeglass Shapes

Trendy retro glasses date back to previous decades but are now back in style, often with a modern twist. Pick the right vintage glasses to suit your face shape.

Round Glasses

Round glasses have been around for centuries — since the 13th century, to be precise. They lend an artistic or intellectual look to the wearer, depending on your features and personality (think John Lennon or Steve Jobs). Round frames can be rimless or full-rim, and they look good on more angular faces, helping to soften strong lines.

Cat-Eye Glasses

Chic and retro, these glasses are associated with some of the biggest fashion and pop culture icons of the 20th century. They bring Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis, and Marilyn Monroe to mind, which makes them an inspiration for anyone who wants a classic look. If you’re in the market for timeless women’s eyeglasses, these are perfect for you.

Universally flattering and ideal for just about any face shape, cat-eye glasses are full of feminine flair. However, they look fantastic on folks of all gender expressions. We recommend using Pair’s virtual try-on feature to see how they look on your face before making them your go-to pair.

Rectangular Glasses

Rectangular or square glasses frames were originally considered quite masculine — especially in browline styles with metal frames — but rectangular glasses flatter any gender. They come in different shapes and sizes that work with a variety of faces, so try on the different styles. This type of frame shape usually suits round faces and oval faces, adding structure and balancing out the curves.

Glasses With Extra Functionality

Of course, glasses have always been designed to help you see clearly — but now, they can do so much more. The latest technology has quite simply taken popular glasses to the next level.

Blue Light Glasses

Blue light glasses are all the rage these days and if you often use your devices late at night, they can be a real saving grace. While blue light from electronic screens is fine during the day — in fact, it helps you stay alert and focused — it suppresses melatonin, and can therefore interfere with your sleep cycle after dark. Slip on a pair of blue light specs though, and you can work (or play) late and still sleep like a baby.

Progressive Lenses

Back in the day, a pair of glasses could only really accommodate one prescription, but that’s not the case anymore. Bifocals changed the game first, adding a second level of magnification to glasses and making it possible to see both close up and far away. However, progressive lenses took the innovation one step further with three levels of vision correction — close-up, intermediate, and distance.

These no-line multifocals offer a graduated change of lens power so you can see at any distance by simply changing where you look through the lenses — and look great while you’re doing it.

Light Responsive Lenses

Move over Oakleys and Ray-Ban Aviators. If you’re still carrying your pair of sunnies around every day in case you need them, you’ll be happy to know there’s another option. Light responsive or transition lenses are photochromic, which means they change tint depending on the brightness of the light around you. When you go out into the sunlight, they darken to protect your eyes, then when you move back inside, they lighten until they look like regular glasses again. If your day regularly takes you inside and out, they could be just what you need. Why carry two pairs of glasses when you only need one?

Eyewear With Versatility

How would you like one pair of popular glasses that gives you multiple different looks at the snap of a magnet? At Pair Eyewear, that’s exactly what you get — whether you wear prescription glasses because you need to or non-prescription glasses as a style accessory.

Beautifully Designed Base Frames

Our Base Frames come in several different beautifully designed shapes, sizes, and colors. Use our Virtual Try-On feature to find the glasses style that best suits your face. You can also check our Size Guide to help you choose the right size frame for you. Pair eyeglass frames are made of cellulose acetate, which is designed to withstand the rigors of your day and still stay in good shape for ages, giving you real value for the money.

Stylish Top Frames

Top Frames attach to the Base Frame with tiny magnets, keeping them secure, no matter what you’re doing. Our Top Frames are just 2 millimeters thick, so they’re extremely lightweight and don’t obstruct your vision. Whether you prefer classic designs, wearable art, or a bit of sparkle, or you’re a sports fan or movie buff, our impressive range includes something for everyone. Select your favorites and keep them safe and close at hand with a Top Frame Case. Then simply switch them out as the mood takes you.

The Prescription Lenses You Need

Pair Eyewear caters to a variety of different popular glasses prescriptions, from non-prescription lenses to readers, and single-vision or progressive lenses. Add your choice of lens add-ons, including blue light filters or light-responsive lenses, or order polarized prescription sunglasses. Made from hard-wearing polycarbonate,our standardlenses option are impact-resistant, scratch resistant, anti-reflective, and 100% UV resistant, so your eyes are protected on every level. That’s good eye care right there, wrapped up in style and functionality.

Find the Right Popular Glasses for You Today

Eyeglass trends come and go but these popular glasses are here to stay. From classic colors and retro shapes to extra functionality and enough versatility to suit every occasion, we offer it all — and more.

Visit Pair Eyewear today to find the right glasses for you. Then go about the rest of your day knowing that a package of clear vision and style is on its way to you. You deserve nothing less.