Biking through the crisp foliage, hosting backyard bonfires for family/friends, curling up on the couch with a warm, knitted blanket and a steaming mug of tea– nothing beats the cosiness that Autumn and Winter bring. However, as much as we adore these seasonal activities and the warm feelings they stir, nothing quite rivals the Spring/Summer months (or as close as we get to the warmer months here in England!).
As soon as the plants start to grow, flowers start blooming, days start getting longer, and the animals come out of hibernation, it gives us Brits a new lease on life, promising new seasonal activities and – of course – a whole new wardrobe.
With the weather getting a little warmer, it’s time to put the sweats at the back of your closet and break out the sundresses, tote bags, and stylish summer eyewear at GlassesUSA. As we leave the cooler months in the rear-view mirror, there is no better time to investigate the eyewear trends to watch out for in 2023.
From the nostalgic return of the 90s and Y2K fashion with rimless glasses to the continuation of nerdy chic with oversized frames, we outline some of the spring/summer eyewear trends you don’t want to get caught without below:
Work From Home Meets Y2K Nostalgia
After being confined to the four walls of our home for the past couple of years, remote/hybrid working has become one of the many norms of today’s business world. And since we’re no longer surrounded by corporate tailoring due to being outside of a traditional office environment, it has become trendy to incorporate workwear, such as blazers, and waistcoats into everyday looks.
Yet the Spring/Summer seasons look a little more minimalist, with the revival of Y2K fashion with rimless glasses making a comeback. Perfectly combining the nostalgia of Y2K fashion and out-of-office workwear with their aerodynamic, sleek, elegant look, rimless glasses are the perfect accessory for those looking to combine both aesthetics.
The best thing about this eyewear trend is that it’s completely unisex, so why not hop onto it today by styling a pair of rimless glasses from Online Opticians UK with a pair of tailored trousers and a casual tee? Consider visiting their website to browse their range of summer/spring eyewear, including 30% rimless, designer, oversized, and many more. Or contact them directly to see how they could help you experiment with this trend today.
When The Runway Meets The Catwalk
A staple throughout many years of eyewear trends, aviator glasses continue to creep into the fashion hotspot year after year. As seen worn by the likes of Tom Cruise in the hit ‘Top Gun,’ franchise, aviator glasses – alongside pilot jackets – have been popular among all genders due to their forgiving shape, making them suitable for a range of face shapes.
Typically seen sported in a black frame, aviators have come a long way since they were first introduced to the public; now, you can buy them in a range of colours, patterns, and brands, which is perhaps a testament to their popularity.
Recently we have witnessed the public fall head over heels for rose-gold and other golden hues, so we’re predicting that this will soon become the go-to colour choice for aviators in the Spring/Summer seasons of 2023.
Since gold brightens complexions after a harsh winter, we’re all looking for an accessory that will make our winter complexion look a little less severe, which is why golden hues are one of the best choices. Complete your look with the aforementioned pilot jacket, and show your friends and family how to turn a plane runway into a catwalk.
Travelling Back In Time To The 90s
Even if you’re no Miranda Priestly, if you haven’t noticed the resurgence of all things the 90s currently sweeping the fashion world, we don’t know what to tell you. Nowadays, it has become trendy again to rock the 90s off-duty model look or the Mary-Kate and Ashley 90s teen girl aesthetic complete with the Juicy Couture velour tracksuits, combat boots, slip dresses, and more.
But the staple accessory of the 90s, you ask? Sunglasses, of course! And with Summer/Spring fast approaching, it’s never been a better time to treat yourself to a new pair of specs. Back then, you’d never see 90s fashion icons like Kate Moss, Posh Spice, Elizabeth Hurley, and Grace Jones photographed without their signature pair of sunglasses.
Typically, the most popular frames were small and circular, much like the ones sported by British rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. Get the look by pairing some rounded sunglasses with a pair of low-rise flared jeans, a cropped band tee, and an oversized leather jacket to bring the whole look together – to achieve an effortless ‘rockstars girlfriend’ look that everyone is mimicking these days.
Bigger Than Your Dreams
Unlike when everything form-fitting was a fashion statement, in our modern-day society wearing oversized clothing has become one of the biggest fashion trends popularised by public figures like Billie Eilish, Katie Holmes, and Camila Cabello. Over time, this trend has swept the clothing industry and accessories, too – eventually making its way into spectacles and sunglasses.
As skinny jeans and bodycon outfits take a backseat, our clothing is becoming bigger and baggier, another nod to streetwear, hip-hop, and 90s fashion. We’ve also been influenced by public figures rarely seen without their signature oversized frames, like Gok Wan, Karl Lagerfeld, or Iris Apfel some of which even started eyewear brands of their own manufacturing their large signature frames.
One of the more amusing eyewear trends on our list; consider leaning into it by trialling a pair today. One of the best ways to rock this trend is the contrast the almost-caricature largeness of the frames by wearing a tighter outfit, like a figure-hugging dress and an oversized leather jacket, complete with the frames or pair the frames with a tighter-fitting top and a pair of baggy jeans. Whichever way you decide to rock this trend, we’re sure you’ll enjoy playing with your silhouette and experimenting with this Summer/Spring eyewear trend.
Noughties Bimbocore
As popularised by the social media platform TikTok, one of the most shocking trends sweeping the eyewear world is bimbocore. Also referred to as ‘Barbiecore,’ the Bimbocore trend is an act of modern feminism which aims to reject the high standards of femineity that women are often held to through satire and over-the-top characterisation of the popular dumb-blonde character in 90s television shows and movies.
Styled after the likes of 90s icons like Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, and Anna Nicole Smith, Bimbocore’s aesthetic is characterised by wearing anything slightly revealing, over-the-top feminine, and – of course – pink. Slowly, this has made its way into eyewear trends, with designer brands like Marc Jacobs selling oversized, magenta pink, glitter-filled spectacles – sure to make any Bratz doll green with envy.
Play around with the trend by swiping a pair of Barbie-esque glasses and pairing them with an all-black outfit if you don’t want to go all out. Or follow in the shoes (or should we say pink platforms?) of your favourite Bimbocore TikTok creators like Chrissy Chlapecka or Hannah Collins (known professionally as Scene Queen) and pair them with a mini skirt and moon boots combo.
