Intelligently Stylish: Your Guide to Fashion Glasses

The "nerd" look is most certainly in style today. Apparent through the comeback of bow ties, plaid jumpers, and knee socks, looking like a school girl or librarian has suddenly become a perfectly acceptable fashion statement. Perhaps the strongest stereotypically "nerd" fashion item that is bursting off the shelves and magazine images today is eye glasses. What once might have been considered an embarrassing and unsightly addition to one's face has suddenly become a highly sought after fashion commodity. However, while still considered fashionable, not all eye glasses will be perceived the same. Here's a guide to affordable fashion glasses, both for those who actually need the lenses and for those who are just faking it for fashion.

First of all, thick frames are certainly in. Perhaps as the result of Sarah Palin's campaign, or perhaps from the strong vintage movement, or possibly even from designers pushes towards the whole "intelligent look" idea, thick rimmed glasses are definitely a popular trend. Of course, the particular shape of these thicker framed glasses ranges from large and dominating over the entire face to more narrow lenses. As far as the "large and dominating" glasses trend goes, this fashion is usually just that-fashion. In fact, these glasses (which look quite similar to old fashion chemistry eye protection lab gear) are easily and affordably found in accessory stores such as Claire's or trendy fashion chains like Urban Outfitters. Of course, there also is the option of begging your university for any old, legitimate lab goggles; that option may, however, provide you with smudged lenses and questionable exposure to unwanted chemicals. Regardless of the source of your large, thick framed fashion eye wear, realize that this style of eye glasses will almost certainly cause others to view you as a fashion hipster or nerd wannabe if you do not in fact fall into the category of "intelligent."

The simple alternative to chunky frames falls into the wire framed category. Less noticeable on your face but decidedly more grandmotherly, these glasses are most common for the very young and the very old. Usually found in rounder shapes than the thick rimmed frames, these glasses speak of the legitimacy of the wearer. Thin rimmed and round shaped frames are adorable on small children while more oval shaped lenses might be appropriate for older features. Since thinner frames are more difficult to find as fashion trend items, these glasses usually are purchased as legitimate eye wear. Online eye wear sites such as $39glasses.com offer reliable, affordable options for fashionable prescription eye glasses.

While many fashion trends tend to come and go, glasses could just be one of those styles that grows in popularity.