The Cat Eye Reader - A Must Have Accessory

September 08, 2020

Fall 2019

No need to compromise fashion for function. 

Dramatic. Trendy. Vintage. Fun. All of these describe cat eye glasses reading glasses. From their early beginnings in the 1950s,

cat eye glasses have bought a sexy style to the women who wear them. They have really never gone out of fashion but recently they are on everyone’s must have accessory list. 

For those who find themselves in need of reading glasses, the cat eye is a style that will flatter your face and deliver that fashion statement that you crave without compromising function. There are so many variations available that choosing just one will be difficult. 

 The countless color variations and combinations appeal to the artist in us. Select a bright primary color to brighten your day. A black or tortoiseshell colored frame helps convey a classic sophistication. If you can’t decide there are always gradient or marbled treatments that combine two or more colors in one frame.

     Step out bold with a thick-rimmed cat eye style. This is an extremely prominent silhouette that will surely turn heads. This oversized reading glasses is available in very strong colors that stand out or choose one of the translucent options for a more subtle feel. Either way, this model will stand out in a crowd. 

Trendy Cat Eye Glasses

     Trendy. Funky. Cool. These cat eye readers are fun and functional all in one. The slim profile and angular shape are right on trend for the season. A true cat eye reading glasses shape where the outer edges come to a perfect point. Wonderful if you love to wear your glasses low on your nose. Available in the more classic color options of black and tortoise. Kick it up a notch by selecting the spicy red or a gradient lavender colorway instead. 

Horn Rimmed Reading Glasses

    Take it back to the 1950s with this vintage inspired cat eye. The bold browline adds to the illusion of lift and will have you looking young and fresh. The rounded metal underwire on this frame is flattering on every face. This model fits most face shapes and sizes. For an unexpected twist, select one of the two marbled colors available.  Want a more conservative look? The Black or Tortoise will deliver a truly genuine retro feel. 

Sparkle Reading Glasses | Cat Eye Shape

     Add a little sparkle to your life with this glitter reading glasses. Slightly oversized with an exaggerated cat eye shape, this style is the ultimate fun accessory. Express your love for color in the sparkling red or your inner romantic in the blush pink. Want to tone it down? Then the black or tan color options will suit you well. 

     Now that we are all sorted on some of the cat eye styles that are available, let's talk about reading lenses. Reading lenses are available in a wide range of magnifying powers. Optical quality acrylic lenses are lightweight and scratch-resistant. Fully magnified lenses provide a large field of view at any reading distance. 

    Fashion and function can absolutely go hand in hand. The days of having to sacrifice fashion when selecting reading frames are long gone. Nowadays you can find colorful, fun and trendy frames that will take you from the boardroom to the beach. These are not your grandma’s readers.