Check out the eye wear fashion of any teenager today and you’ll see there’s only one trend to be seen in – the chunky, black or dark brown, uncompromising bold look of the geek frame. Much beloved of Ronnie Barker, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison, now it’s on every face from Alexa Chung to Johnny Depp, with clear lenses or a dark sunspec tint.
If you are over the age of forty, you may be wary of this look, which will remind you of the dreaded NHS frames, and possibly convince you that you look exactly like your own father. So can you wear it, and if not, what do you do?!!
Firstly, it is a look that’s a good deal more wearable then you might imagine. There are plenty of variations on the theme, so a softer shape, thinner rim, or lighter colour may be the one for you. Try, try, and try again, in as many varieties as you can find. Very thick frames in black are not for the faint hearted, but a slimmer rim with a soft colour may be funky, youthful, and subtle enough for you.
Secondly, there are options which are just as trendy, but not as extreme. The geek shape in metal is a nice change, as is a rimless in a rectangular shape. Retro round eyes are creeping back in too, so you can have the bold, chunky rim, but that curvier shape may flatter you more.
For men and women there are metal frames with thick sides, with less bling than in recent years, but more intricate detail. We’ve seen tattoo like engravings, inlaid colours, and laminated decoration bringing interest to new styles this season. So never fear that fashion is only for the young! There are grown up alternatives out there that will give you a new look for spring, without making you look like dad!
