Be a vision of office beauty with these chic glasses

THREE HOT EYEWEAR TRENDS

1 ROUND FRAMES 

The style took off last year, thanks to South Korean celebrities such as actor Park Bo Gum, 23, who often wears a pair of round-frame glasses as a fashion accessory. Since then, wearing round frames and looking like a geek has never been more chic.

Mr Edwin Tay, 39, business manager at Mimeo The Optical Shop, says that unlike rectangular frames, round frames will not obstruct one's line of sight.

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As a general rule, one should go for frames that are the opposite of their face shape, says Mr Eddie Tan, 26, co-founder of local eyewear brand Visual Mass. Round frames complement angular face shapes. However, those with round face shapes should avoid this style as it will accentuate the roundness of their face.

What to get:

Owndays, John Dillinger $198 

2 TRANSPARENT FRAMES

Drop those thick black frames that were on trend a decade ago. In vogue now are discreet frames such as these transparent ones.

Transparent frames ensure that the spectacles do not steal the limelight from one's outfit or stand out too much in stark contrast.

They are usually made of acetate (a plant-based plastic) and come in clear or tinted variations.

What to get: 

Asos, Geeky clear lens clear frame glasses, $25.34 

3 METAL FRAMES

Although made of metal, such frames are lightweight and comfortable for long periods of wear. As the current style of metal frames is quite thin, it is a fashionable yet discreet option for those who prefer a more subtle frame.

What to get: 

Fendi, Cat eye metal optical glasses, $421 from Net-a-porter

This story first appeared on The Straits Times print edition, 20th April 2017.