Top Eyewear Trends to Watch for in 2022

Top Eyewear Trends to Watch for in 2022

Although glasses are technically a tool to help you see more clearly, today's eyewear is also very much a fashion accessory – so much so that some people who don’t require prescription eyewear still choose to wear glasses, but with completely clear frames! With so much potential to express yourself through your eyewear, it’s little wonder that designers everywhere continue to push the boundaries of style to create new and interesting eyewear concepts.

To help make sure that you stay in fashion going into the new year, here are 5 of the top eyewear trends to watch for in 2022.

Go Big or Go Home

Oversized eyewear has been a popular choice amongst fashionistas for some time, but in 2022 size really does matter and we can expect to see designers taking oversize to the next level. While bigger really will be better across a range of styles, it will be retro-style round and rectangle frames that are the hottest commodities in oversized eyewear next year.

Rainbow Shades

Long gone are the days when glasses were limited to neutral color palettes that suit every skin tone and hair shade. Bright, bold-colored frames are a great way to make you stand out from the crowd and give you an opportunity to express your personality – especially if you work in the creative sector. From single blocks of bright turquoise, orange, or hot pink to multicolored speckles and stripes, 2022 is no time to hide away from eyewear fashion.

Sustainable Specs

With consumers becoming more socially and environmentally conscious than ever before, we’ve seen a surge in demand for sustainable specs that we can expect to continue well into the rest of the decade. To meet this demand, an increasing number of designers are now offering eco-friendly frames to suit every budget and style. Whether you choose wooden frames, plant-based bio-acetate, or another sustainable material, we will almost certainly see an influx of glasses-wearers choosing ethical eyewear in 2022.

Fierce Felines

Cat-eye glasses have been on-trend almost every year for as long as we can remember, but this popular design will continue to evolve in 2022, becoming even more defined and angular than before. We can expect to see a plethora of colorways and patterns, and even embellishments on the accents of the frames that set the wearer apart and allow them to express themselves with a flourish.

Throw Some Shade

Shaded lenses are most often associated with sunglasses, but an increasing number of people are choosing to have their regular glasses lenses coated with color too. Choose a shade that suits your skin tone to complement your appearance and enhance your features. If you want to wear blue light lenses to protect your eyes from the harmful blue light emitted by digital devices, these will almost certainly be shaded too.

For more tips on which eyewear is going to be in fashion in 2022, visit Auglaize Family Eye Care in Wapakoneta. Call (419) 775-4300 to schedule an appointment today.