Cat-Eye Glasses for Women
While Cat eye glasses might not be worn with beehive hairdos anymore, these glasses have stayed in the spotlight for decades for good reason. We offer dozens of frames in this classy vintage style.
Also known as horn-rimmed eyeglasses, these frames aren't all fun and games. you can still add all the lens coatings and options you need to not only make them fashionable but functional, as well. Find your next fashion necessity now.
Choosing the best Cat Eye frames for you
Face shapes
Cat eye glasses are an excellent style choice for everyone. They look especially great on people with more round face shapes! This style can add some sharpness to your face and highlight your cheekbones. Click here for our guide on face shapes.
Cat eye glasses trends
Cat eye glasses were the height of fashion during the 60's due to their refined but playful shape. They've kept their popularity over the years, and nowadays more modern takes on this frame shape are all the rage and seen on the faces of countless celebs.
Styling cat eye glasses
Horn style glasses look great with formal or preppy outfits. Think Audrey Hepburn's sunglasses in Breakfast at Tiffany's! In modern fashion, the classy look of horn rimmed glasses can add a sophisticated touch to more casual outfits too!
FAQs on Cat Eye Glasses/Horn Glasses
What face shape is good for cat glasses/horn glasses?
Round faces will look best in frames with bold, angular lines; these striking details will help to sharpen soft facial features and rounded jawlines. Faces with more angular or prominent features, on the other hand, would look best in a round or oval-shaped pair of cat eye glasses.
Are cat eye glasses popular?
As resonant as always, cat-eye glasses are still in style and women' best friend in the academic and business environment.
What are the characteristics of cat eye glasses?
Cat eye frames encompass bold styling on the top and lighter details on the bottom of the lens. These glasses showcase an upswept browline that tapers upwards at the temples, which is the statement-making detail that makes this style so distinct. The width of the top of the frame is often wider than the bottom of the frame as well.
What is the best face shape for cat eye glasses?
Round faces will look best in frames with bold, angular lines; these striking details will help to sharpen soft facial features and rounded jawlines. Faces with more angular or prominent features, on the other hand, would look best in a round or oval shaped pair of cat eye glasses.
Do cat glasses look good on round faces?
Cat-eyes are great for round faces, and not just for the women. Upswept frames that bring attention to the upper half of the face look very stylish on masculine faces as well. Along with square and rectangular glasses, cat eyes are among the best fitting glasses shapes for round faces.
What are other popular styles similar to Cat Eye glasses?
There are many different styles of eyeglasses similar in style to cat eyes. For something similar, try out our oversized, retro frames. Wayfarer style glasses and sunglasses also have a similar shape to cat eyes, but are a little less angular. Any of these styles can add a vintage touch to your wardrobe.
Are cat-eye glasses in style?
Cat-eye glasses never seem to go out of style. These frames have been adding a touch of attitude and a wink of charm to people's faces for decades. Try some chunkier cat eyes and bold colours to make a statement.
What are cat-eye glasses?
Cat-eye glasses are one of the most distinctive styles of eyewear. Named after their cat-eye shape, they feature rounded lenses with sharply-angled top corners. Many of our designer-style eyeglasses are created in this endlessly on-trend style.
Which type of faces should wear cat-eye glasses?
There are enough takes on the cat-eye glasses style to fit any face shape. If your face shape is square or rectangular, choosing a style with rounded edges is a good idea. If you have softer features, go for a frame with sharper edges.
How can I order cat eye prescription glasses?
EyewearUK is a great place to order a pair of cat-eye prescription glasses. Take your pick from a massive range of colours and shapes and double-check your prescription when filling it in at checkout.
Who looks good in red cat-eye glasses?
Choosing a bold colour for your cat-eye glasses is a great way to stand out from the crowd. Matching red glasses with other red accessories will make them pop. Try to avoid orange tones in your outfit to avoid clashing.
What era are cat-eye glasses from?
Cat-eye glasses are one of the classic styles of eyewear. They first appeared around the 1930s, but they really became popular after actress Audrey Hepburn sported big cat-eye sunglasses in the classic 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
