Eyeglasses have primarily been used as a device to correct vision and usually not meant to be a style statement. But nowadays, people have started treating them as a fashion accessory. So much so that people who do not need vision correction, like to flaunt stylish zero power glasses. And our Bollywood movies are a major contributing factor towards popularity of these spectacle frames.
A majority of Indians tend to follow Bollywood celebrities in their style and looks. People like to follow various Hollywood actors as well. Celebrities like Eva Mendes and Kareena Kapoor have sported a glamorous look in their movies with eye glasses on. And it is not very difficult these days to copy the look of your favourite celebrity as you can get emulated designer pieces from various high street stores and that too at affordable prices. You can also follow fashion journals and blogs for latest Bollywood fashion trends update.
But if you feel that trawling through blogs and journals is not your cup of tea then there are much easier ways. You can follow them and style up your look in perfect celebrity style! Here are some of the movies in which the actors have created a style statement through their eye glasses.
- Hare Rama Hare Krishna: Zeenat Aman’s funky eye-wear look created a storm in Dev Anand’s movie Hare Rama Hare Krishna which came in 1971. The oversized frames became a major hit among people at that time.
- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaenge: In this epic love story by Aditya Chopra, eye-glasses played an important role in differentiating between personalities of the actors. Raj is wayward and outdoor guy, Simran is serious and into books. Therefore Raj wore casual sunglasses and Simran sported big serious eye glasses.
- 3 Idiots: In this blockbuster movie, Kareena Kapoor played the role of a medical student and sported coloured frame glasses which became a big hit.
There are various styles and designs of Bollywood glasses, which you can choose from.
- Cat-eye: The cat-eye shaped glasses look classy on many people if carried well. People having sharp features like Deepika Padukone look cool sporting cat-eye glasses.
- Retro: Retro always makes way to come back to fashion world due to its unique style. Whether prints, trousers, shirt collars and sunglasses, everything stands unique in retro style and very much loved by people. In India, retro style made a comeback with ShahRukh Khan starrer movie ‘Om Shanti Om’, in which he sported a complete retro look. People rushed to nearby Shopper’s Stop store to buy the 70’s inspired retro style clothes and accessories. Retro style is synonymous to anything oversized and you can try out big, rimless sunglasses to get that look.
- Colored plastic Frames: If you have a funky taste and like to live on the edge, then you can try plastic frames in various different colors. For a much wilder taste, red, green and pink are cool colors to go for. These type of shades are sported by various hip hop stars and many young Bollywood celebrities.
If you wear eye-glasses regularly for vision correction than do not get disheartened. You can turn them into your most remarkable style statement. Rather than boring regular designs, you can opt for designer glasses which will give you a classy look whether at work or casual occasions. Many brands put their logo on the frames of their eye-glasses and thus making them a flamboyant accessory. If you still want to stick to old patterns than go for oxbloods or maroons which are popular this season. You need not spend thousands of rupees to look trendy, just choose the right accessory which can really add charm to your personality.
Simply choosing the designer glasses is not enough. You need to consider various things before choosing your sunglasses or it may not look good on your face. Choose spectacle frames, which complement the size and shape of your face. The frame should balance your natural face features otherwise it may turn into a disaster. Wear clothes that suit your complexion and similarly consider your skin tone while choosing the color of your frame. Even the celebrities whom you follow, look good in their shades because they are chosen for them wisely and deliberately.
So whether you choose retro, classic, funky, metallic, plastic or space-age – a pair of eye-glasses reflects your personality and add freshness to your appearance. They are not just an accessory, they do an important job of protecting your eyes from harmful sunrays. The market is full of various designs and price options and everybody from Bollywood actors to cricketers are sporting sunglasses all the time. There is nothing to wait for and you can select the right one for you from these numerous options. Just keep in mind a few things discussed before and be confident about what you are choosing. You can also buy eyeglasses online in India. Go ahead and gift yourself a pair!
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