The 20 best eyeglasses for men to buy this year

If you’re in the market for an accessory that instantly makes you appear more intelligent, more sophisticated, and even stylish, look no further than a solid pair of eyeglasses. Whether you’re channeling an unsuspectingly dashing Clark Kent or a more eccentric Harry Styles, optical lenses have the sartorial power to affect the way you see the world and the way the world sees you. We’ve seen eyeglasses from eyewear institutions like Ray-Ban, Persol, and Moscot, all the way to fashion’s top tastemakers like Tom Ford and Gucci.

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No need for traditional optical frames? As our day-to-day shifts to a primarily digital interface, blue-light-blocking glasses are rising. More screen time and more strain on your eyes can cause eye strain, headaches, and even disrupt sleep patterns. Your ophthalmologist may suggest investing in a pair to improve eye comfort and achieve better sleep.

Don’t worry if it’s your first time buying eyeglasses. We suggest you stick to a tried and true, authentic brand and a classic style in which you feel confident. Here are 20 of the best eyeglasses for men, categorized in four universally flattering shapes (wayfarer, round, circle, and square) that are guaranteed to boost your vision and personal style game.

What glasses go with your face shape?

Picking out what frames look the best on your face is vital to ensuring glasses elevate your look instead of taking it down a notch or two. For most men, we don't think about the shape of our faces. It's a face...why does the shape matter? Well, when you wear shapes on your face like eyeglasses, they can complement your face shape or battle it. Here is a quick rundown of face shapes and the glasses that go with them.

Oval - This shape is the most varied of the group. Almost all glasses fit this shape with a narrow chin, forehead, and broader cheekbones. So have a blast picking out whatever you like.
Square - The strong jawlines of Clark Kent and Steve Rogers are what all men want, but it limits your choices of eyeglasses. With the sharp lines of the evenly balanced face, rounded shapes work best to even out the look.
Round - Similar to the oval-shaped face, what makes this face different is the even length and width. Staying with more angular-shaped eyewear will create an elongated effect.
Heart - Characterized by broad foreheads and cheekbones with a narrow chin, the heart-shaped face shape works best with eyewear that is more topheavy than others. It creates consistency and clean lines from hairline to neckline.
Diamond - Broad cheekbones combined with narrow chins and foreheads can be tricky to match eyeglasses with. Sticking with something lighter will allow your face to do the talking. If you want heavier frames, top-heavy styles will create a balance of your features.

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