Korean celebrities are bringing back round frame glasses; here's how to wear them

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How do I style round-framed glasses?

Round-framed glasses, associated with the hippie era of the 1970s, used to be deemed as old-fashioned. But with more South Korean celebrities donning the accessory recently, it is safe to say that they are cool again.

South Korean actress  Suzy  and pop star, entertainer and designer  Jessica Jung have made the once-nerdy frames chic, having been spotted wearing wire-rimmed versions of the round frames.

Apart from oval-shaped faces, which can carry off all sorts of spectacle frames, round-framed glasses also suit those with square-shaped faces - the roundness of the frames helps to balance out a strong jaw.

Mr Eddie Tan and Mr Jerial Tan, co-founders of home-grown eyewear brand Visual Mass, share some tips on how to pull the accessory off:

• Round-framed glasses go with any look - match the colour of your glasses to your outfit. A stark black frame is simple and evergreen, and is a statement accessory.

• Round stainless-steel frames go best with denim as the pairing has a timeless casual vibe, while dark tortoiseshell frames are more businesslike.

• For a modern take on the 1970s hippie vibe, opt for round-framed sunglasses with tinted lenses.

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY FOR OUR PICKS OF STYLISH ROUND FRAME GLASSES YOU CAN BUY TO LOOK LIKE YOUR FAVE K-CELEB!

Enjoy reading this story? Peruse our picks of 7 trendy round sunglasses that'll look good on any face shape! For more stories on the latest fashion trends and updates, head over to our dedicated fashion  section.

Thin gold frames, $158, by John Dillinger, from Owndays

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Those with round-shaped faces can pull off round-framed glasses - make sure that the frames are as thin as possible.

Black-rimmed spectacles with gold nose bridge, $145, from Visual Mass

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These black-rimmed spectacles are for a serious, business look.

Round-framed Holtby sunglasses, $24.90, from Call It Spring, from Zalora.sg

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Lightly tinted with a flattering rose-gold hue, these sunglasses are a modern take on the hippie look.

Black spectacle frames, $170, from Ray-Ban

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The thick and solid black frames of this pair has a 1960s-Mod feel - whether worn as spectacles or sunglasses. Swop the clear lenses with black sunglass ones to change the look.

Round gold mirror lenses sunglasses, KRW189,000, from Carin

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Gold mirror lenses and pastel pink marble-print frame? We are sold.

Oversized cat-eye sunglasses, US$260, from Blanc & Eclare

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These sunglasses are giving us Audrey Hepburn vibes – and we're loving it.

Mirrored gold-tone lenses sunglasses, $182.73, from Sheshops.sg

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Take the glam factor of your eyewear game up a notch with these super stylish sunglasses. We're sure you'll stand out from the rest.

Thin Frida metal glasses, KRW 32,000, from Cool-find.me-in.kr

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The nerdy-chic look is in, and these metal-framed glasses is perfect for the get-up.

Cat-eye acetate sunglasses, US$115, from Self-Portrait, from Net-a-porter.com

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This pair is our favourite of the lot. It's simple, chic and classy – just the way we like our sunglasses to be.

Contrast frame sunglasses, $165.18, from Diesel, from Farfetch.com

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We are loving the funky lenses on this little number.