There has never been a better time to wear eyeglasses. No longer considered a dorky accoutrement, eyeglasses are the height of fashion. People are wear glasses who actually have no need for them. Movie stars are donning them, formerly eschewed unless you are a Marilyn Monroe or a Cary Grant. Anyone who wants to project a quirk or intellectual persona need only put on a pair of spectacles and voila.

Blame the baby boomers again. With so many now having to put on those dreaded reading glasses, the sure sign of middle age, it is no surprise they have become a chic accessory. Boomers never do anything halfway. Making glasses into a fashion statement was not all that difficult. A few aging actors seen wearing them, joking over the lost, formerly perfect eyesight and you have a trend.

Reading glasses were once sold in drugstores, in approximately three styles, none of them particularly flattering. Not so today. While it is still a little difficult, though not impossible, to find cool reading glasses in the stores, there is no end of websites offering the latest frames in all price points. Check them out, you will be pleased with the selection.

And speaking of cool, that includes reading sunglasses, also hard to find in stores. You may find a stylish pair only to realize they do not have your strength in stock. Maybe you do not like that telltale line indicating you are not exactly hip but in need of bifocals. You can find many with lenses that come without the line.

Whether you want the Harry Potter look, the John Lennon look, the Bill Gates look or maybe Jackie Kennedy, it is all there and then some. Elton John will have nothing on you in the wacky glasses department. At reasonable prices, you can have a wardrobe of styles to suit your mood.

And then there are colors. No need for clear, black or brown anymore. Try pumpkin, burgundy with yellow trim, grass-green, cobalt blue and pink in all shades. There are interesting patterns that include herringbone, checks, tortoise, leopard and zebra. Then let us not forget bling; rhinestones and crystals abound. Lenses come in all colors too.

If you are worried that you will not be able to try them on first, free shipping is offered on all of the sites. Order several pairs, return what does not work, no questions asked. You can always go to a store and see what works for your face. You will have a little more to go on. Like most all websites, there are plenty of reviews to read before placing your order.

Not to give your local optometrist short shrift, they too have a larger selection than ever before. As stated, glasses are now a fashion statement. Never has there been such a wide selection in all outlets. And expect even more. Eyeglasses are on the cutting-edge of technology and the old four-eyes designation is no longer a derogatory slight. Polarization, changeable lenses and advanced eye protection will continue to dominate the marketplace. It is all there for you. Wearing glasses has never been easier.

Author Bio: Clear vision care begins with finding the optimal pair of eyeglasses and contact lens to suit your needs. There are online retailers that offer an extensive selection of cheap glasses and eyeglass frames for men at affordable prices.

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