Cute Glasses, as the name suggests, resemble that of a cat’s eye. They have slanted tips at the top edge, thick frames plastic as a material and were loved by the ladies in the 50’s.
These glasses of the 50’s and 60’s are back with a bang today. They add glamour quotient and style to the shape of women’s eyes. They even come in with studded Swarovski crystals.
In the 50’s, people used to pay less attention towards fashion. The functionality of the product was more essential in those days. Glasses used to be the boring round in those times just like women used to wear the boring uniforms in the war days.
However, right after, they changed towards more femininity and class. These frames that were available started to accentuate women’s facial features and highlight the colour of the hair and eyes. Previous styles of boring metallic colours were discard for the new age bright colours making a statement. Manufacturers also placed more importance on detailing of the frames. This style resulted in a fashion statement of the fifties and gave rise to the fresh new look when Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn made these popular. Thereafter they were a rage in the fashion industry.
Today, Cat eye glasses are making a comeback once again. They are back with a bang and are the centre of conversation amongst fashion followers. Most fashion crazy people walk the streets with these and the bloggers give tips for the same. They have a retro and catchy design. The major difference is that some designs have larger frames than the original design. They create a retro look to whosoever wears them and users match them with their outfits. One should ideally choose a shape that contrasts the shape of the face and the suitable colour.
Some clothes do not go with this theme of eyewear. One has to mix and match the clothes to wear an outfit that shows retro fashion. The young school and university girls love this new geek look. They find this look chic, trendy and vintage. If one has a heart shaped face, cat eye glasses are a very good choice. The cost of these vintage collections could be anywhere between USD 10 to USD 200 depending on the brands.
