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Reading Glasses Are the New It Accessory—These Are the Most Stylish Pairs to Shop
From Saint Laurent runway frames to under-$100 styles.
I didn’t have reading glasses on my sartorial bingo card. Yet, here we are: Opticals have escaped the clutches of mere necessity and evolved into the trend du jour. That librarian-chic, office siren energy has become a full-blown movement—and I’m not mad at it. It’s refreshing to see so many designers speaking to the everyday woman, transforming the mundane into something glorious.
At the pinnacle of the trend? Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2025 frames. Bella Hadid channeled Monsieur. Yves, himself, wearing the now-viral readers with a menswear-inspired suit. And at Prada’s fall/winter 2025 show, the message was loud and clear: The reading-glasses renaissance isn’t going anywhere. Models stormed the runway in clear frames and purposely disheveled hair, a tribute to the woman on the go.
Whether you gravitate toward geometric wireframes, minimal opticals, or bold acetate squares, today’s best reading glasses strike a balance between practical and polished. And they’re not just for seeing clearly—they’re for being seen. This edit rounds up the most fashion-forward options on the market, from luxe picks by Celine to buzzy collabs like Khaite x Oliver Peoples. Some styles are purely for effect, but many can be fitted with your own prescription lenses.
If you’re looking for an everyday staple that feels undeniably chic, shop the best frames to turn into reading glasses below.
Here’s a gender-neutral shape with vintage aviator undertones. Gwyneth Paltrow put these babies on our radar with her covetable courthouse style.
The It girl reader. These rectangular frames, seen on Hadid, embody Yves’s original vision of sharp, Parisian sophistication.
Affordable and chic, this pair gives effortlessly cool style with a retro twist and blue-light protection built in.
Your search for a sleek metal frame with an intellectual edge ends here. This pair has the power to add gravitas to even a simple white T-shirt and jeans.
Classic, clean, and versatile—Ray-Ban’s readers are the no-fail everyday option that will always look polished.
Fashionistas looking for an ultra-chic collab that embodies downtown cool will appreciate having this pair in their collection.
Yes, these are technically sunglasses, but they are also perfect for a prescription conversion, especially since the chunky shape pays homage to the ever-enduring allure of ’90s minimalism.
Timeless and West Coast-approved, these frames will bring an understated luxury and a soft intellectual vibe to any outfit.
Don’t be shy. Go for bold, oversized, and unmistakably luxe frames with Celine’s tortoiseshell opticals.
Sometimes less is more. If subtle sophistication is what you’re after, these clear frames will blend seamlessly into your looks.
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