Generally, nobody wants to seem nerdy, however, with present-day the latest fashions, in terms of eyewear, it's neat to look like a nerd.
Both men and women are calling on the geek concealed deep inside themselves by putting on oversize cosmetic eyeglasses, many virtually too large for their face.
It's a sentimental nod to the 1950s, when big, thick dark plastic frames, even cat-eye versions, were well-accepted. It is also a version of modern-day retro looks, la AMC's favorite series Mad Men. "The style 's been around for men number of years, but it's emerged as a great deal more trendy for women," said Kristie Weiss, a spokesperson with the Vision Council, a not for profit trade group. "It has a 1950s feel, sort of Mad Men influenced."
The large, nerdy eyewear from Wayfarer to circular kinds in clear, black, brown or tortoise shell stick with fall's retro products: designer suits, pencil skirts, lace dresses and bow blouses.
A number of Hollywood celebrities have joined in and are helping push the trend, by Britney Spears to Kelly Osbourne and Kevin Bacon to Justin Timberlake. Kids on the way to school are accessorizing with nerdy frames using nonprescription styles from a variety of stores that are filling up their racks with these stylish frames.
The many big fashion companies such as Guchi, Armani, etc. have created eye wear selections offering in plastic the very sought after tortoise-shell frames with a vintage feel for women. Menswear designer John Varvatos will unveil a limited-edition eyewear collection in September.
"This fall it's all about taking on a geek-chic look," said the vice president of EyeCare at LensCrafters. "Frames with a retro or vintage influence for women it's mirrored in a moderate cat eye at the same time for men it is a large oblong shape." Right now, (LensCrafters is providing 1 / 2 off lenses with frames ordered by Sept. 12.)
Though geek chic is probably not a look everyone, nerdy glasses can create a mantra. The style tells the general public, "See me, I am with it! I am way trendy. Some contact lens wearers are actually wearing glasses! When I first got contacts, you definitely would not have caught me dead in a pair of glasses. Now, it is occurring often.
"Now, that creative designers are on board, and thus many celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson Hilary Duff, Sophia Loren and the like , are all wearing them. It's sort of that downtown Hollywood style. You know, what you wear if you're not on the red carpet? - ripped jeans, T-shirts and glasses."
It is time to step up and join the fashionistas, be posh, be nerdy, be in!
Both men and women are calling on the geek concealed deep inside themselves by putting on oversize cosmetic eyeglasses, many virtually too large for their face.
It's a sentimental nod to the 1950s, when big, thick dark plastic frames, even cat-eye versions, were well-accepted. It is also a version of modern-day retro looks, la AMC's favorite series Mad Men. "The style 's been around for men number of years, but it's emerged as a great deal more trendy for women," said Kristie Weiss, a spokesperson with the Vision Council, a not for profit trade group. "It has a 1950s feel, sort of Mad Men influenced."
The large, nerdy eyewear from Wayfarer to circular kinds in clear, black, brown or tortoise shell stick with fall's retro products: designer suits, pencil skirts, lace dresses and bow blouses.
A number of Hollywood celebrities have joined in and are helping push the trend, by Britney Spears to Kelly Osbourne and Kevin Bacon to Justin Timberlake. Kids on the way to school are accessorizing with nerdy frames using nonprescription styles from a variety of stores that are filling up their racks with these stylish frames.
The many big fashion companies such as Guchi, Armani, etc. have created eye wear selections offering in plastic the very sought after tortoise-shell frames with a vintage feel for women. Menswear designer John Varvatos will unveil a limited-edition eyewear collection in September.
"This fall it's all about taking on a geek-chic look," said the vice president of EyeCare at LensCrafters. "Frames with a retro or vintage influence for women it's mirrored in a moderate cat eye at the same time for men it is a large oblong shape." Right now, (LensCrafters is providing 1 / 2 off lenses with frames ordered by Sept. 12.)
Though geek chic is probably not a look everyone, nerdy glasses can create a mantra. The style tells the general public, "See me, I am with it! I am way trendy. Some contact lens wearers are actually wearing glasses! When I first got contacts, you definitely would not have caught me dead in a pair of glasses. Now, it is occurring often.
"Now, that creative designers are on board, and thus many celebrities, such as Scarlett Johansson Hilary Duff, Sophia Loren and the like , are all wearing them. It's sort of that downtown Hollywood style. You know, what you wear if you're not on the red carpet? - ripped jeans, T-shirts and glasses."
It is time to step up and join the fashionistas, be posh, be nerdy, be in!
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