Eyeglass styles for grown men run the full gamut of design. From stark professional frames to strikingly colorful fashion statements, designers produce men’s glasses suited for virtually every man’s style. When purchasing frames, men should contrast the shape of the frame with the shape of their face—which creates complementary style—and consider how each style fits with their wardrobe.
Aviator
Aviator eyeglasses mimic the utilitarian style of military-issued eye wear for pilots. Like aviator sunglasses, aviator-styled eyeglasses feature a double bridge, also known as a double brow-bar. This style of men’s eyeglasses sports large, round-cornered rectangle-shaped lenses and is generally composed of single-tone metal, such as aluminum or stainless steel. Choose a golden metal chassis if your wardrobe consists of a lot of brown or warm colors and a silver chassis if you tend to sport more black clothing and cold hues. Some aviators feature semi-tinted lenses in colors ranging from gray to gold to mauve. A style that dates back to the 1930s, aviator frames seem to stay in style permanently; their military-based history and toughness project masculinity while remaining stylish.
Rimless
Rimless frames hold the lenses in place via small, nearly invisible, screws or—in the case of semi-rimless frames—transparent nylon wires. The lenses feature no framing; the only visible construction elements of these glasses are the nose bridge and ear pieces. According to All About Vision, this eyeglasses style suits men who project minimalist or modern looks. This style suits triangular face shapes, those who have a wide top third and small bottom third. Rimless eyeglass chassis come in a variety of subtle colors; choose one that accents your eyes. They’re very lightweight and serve as a classy accessory for many sleek men’s clothing styles.
Titanium
For men, titanium eyeglass frames project functionality, modernity and polish. Titanium is incredibly lightweight, extremely durable and non-corrosive; it suits men who have jobs that might put less durable types of eyeglasses at risk. Titanium eyeglasses generally come with thin frames in silver metal hues, though some designer lines offer thick frames in bright colors. Frame shapes include oval, almond-shaped, round-cornered rectangles and more.
Plastic
Plastic frames provide men with a diverse range of looks. Comfortable and lightweight, plastic eyeglasses cover the spectrum of styles, from thin to thick frames surrounding squared or circular lenses. Plastic eyeglass styles for men often create a vintage feeling, evoking the popular thick black frames of the 1950s. Horned rims or tortoiseshell patterns add to the timeless style, while vivid single colors and laminated layered plastics give men a hip, youthful look.