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The 20 best eyeglasses for men to buy this year

Look your best in these glasses 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.
Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses
Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses
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Warby Parker Chamberlain
Warby Parker Chamberlain
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Ryce Optical Glasses
Ryce Optical Glasses
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Tom Ford 55mm Square Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Tom Ford 55mm Square Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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Persol PO3092V Eyeglasses
Persol PO3092V Eyeglasses
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Quay Eyewear Evasive 54mm Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Quay Eyewear Evasive 54mm Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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Saratoga Optical Glasses in Mercury
Saratoga Optical Glasses in Mercury
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Caire Navigator Frames
Caire Navigator Frames
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AX Armani Exchange Az1029 Metal Aviator Eyeglass Frames
AX Armani Exchange Az1029 Metal Aviator Eyeglass Frames
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974-k navy blue reading glasses
974-k navy blue reading glasses
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Quay Australia Poster Boy mini 56mm Optical Glasses
Quay Australia Poster Boy mini 56mm Optical Glasses
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Timo Weiland for Zenni Laze Glasses
Timo Weiland for Zenni Laze Glasses
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Moscot Petie Glasses
Moscot Petie Glasses
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Garrett Leight Wilson Glasses
Garrett Leight Wilson Glasses
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Ray-Ban Blue Light Blocking 51mm Round Optical Glasses
Ray-Ban Blue Light Blocking 51mm Round Optical Glasses
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Gucci GG0469O
Gucci GG0469O
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Bottega Veneta Square Frame Optical Glasses
Bottega Veneta Square Frame Optical Glasses
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Persol PO3246V Eyeglasses
Persol PO3246V Eyeglasses
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The Book Club Just Picture Victorian Bae
The Book Club Just Picture Victorian Bae
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Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses
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Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses

Ray-Ban’s frames go to show that while icons are often imitated, nothing beats the original.

Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses
Ray-Ban RB5375 Optical Glasses
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Warby Parker Chamberlain

Warby Parker offers a modern take with a strong bridge and a modern translucent finish.

Warby Parker Chamberlain
Warby Parker Chamberlain
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Ryce Optical Glasses

Another California classic, optical brand Oliver Peoples makes one of the perfect wayfarers we’ve seen.

Ryce Optical Glasses
Ryce Optical Glasses
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Tom Ford 55mm Square Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Coming from the man who wrote the rules on style, Tom Ford’s timeless lenses feature the brand’s unmistakable temple design.

Tom Ford 55mm Square Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Tom Ford 55mm Square Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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Persol PO3092V Eyeglasses

Expecting no less from an eyewear institution, Persol’s perfectly rounded frames featuring the brand’s signature arrow and Meflecto pressure-reducing technology are a masterpiece.

Persol PO3092V Eyeglasses
Persol PO3092V Eyeglasses
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Quay Eyewear Evasive 54mm Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Quay’s blue light-blocking clubmasters offer protection and style at an affordable price point.

Quay Eyewear Evasive 54mm Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Quay Eyewear Evasive 54mm Blue Light Blocking Glasses
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Saratoga Optical Glasses in Mercury

New York-based Illesteva’s Saratoga frames are easy and extremely well-done with a square frame, rounded edges, and a modern translucent grey finish.

Saratoga Optical Glasses in Mercury
Saratoga Optical Glasses in Mercury

Izipizi #A

French eyewear manufacturer Izipizi makes stylish lenses in a range of colors and finishes.

Izipizi #A
Izipizi #A
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Caire Navigator Frames

Handcrafted in France and electro-dipped in 22K gold, Ahlem’s navigators are the ultimate luxury frames.

Caire Navigator Frames
Caire Navigator Frames
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AX Armani Exchange Az1029 Metal Aviator Eyeglass Frames

Armani Exchange’s matte metal frames are stylish while being light on your face and your wallet.

AX Armani Exchange Az1029 Metal Aviator Eyeglass Frames
AX Armani Exchange Az1029 Metal Aviator Eyeglass Frames
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974-k navy blue reading glasses

We love the subtle navy blue and rubberized finish of Izipiki’s aviator readers.

974-k navy blue reading glasses
974-k navy blue reading glasses
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Quay Australia Poster Boy mini 56mm Optical Glasses

Quay Australia's vintage-inspired opticals offer a shiny gold finish for those looking for a less-subtle style.

Quay Australia Poster Boy mini 56mm Optical Glasses
Quay Australia Poster Boy mini 56mm Optical Glasses
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Timo Weiland for Zenni Laze Glasses

Known for his excellent tailoring, Timo Weiland’s collection for Zenni offers sophistication at an excellent price point.

Timo Weiland for Zenni Laze Glasses
Timo Weiland for Zenni Laze Glasses
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Moscot Petie Glasses

Another eyewear institution, Moscot’s subtlety chic lenses are designed by fifth-generation Zack Moscot in New York and made using handcrafted Italian acetate.

Moscot Petie Glasses
Moscot Petie Glasses
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Garrett Leight Wilson Glasses

The Wilson glasses from Garrett Leight embrace laid-back ease rooted in the brand’s California-based DNA.

Garrett Leight Wilson Glasses
Garrett Leight Wilson Glasses
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Ray-Ban Blue Light Blocking 51mm Round Optical Glasses

Ray-Ban’s Italian-crafted round wireframes are a universal way of communicating cool.

Ray-Ban Blue Light Blocking 51mm Round Optical Glasses
Ray-Ban Blue Light Blocking 51mm Round Optical Glasses
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Gucci GG0469O

Famous for their newly maximalist approach, Gucci’s are at the forefront of unconventional cool.

Gucci GG0469O
Gucci GG0469O

Bottega Veneta Square Frame Optical Glasses

Bottega Veneta has emerged as one of the brands to watch, and these weighty opticals are no exception.

Bottega Veneta Square Frame Optical Glasses
Bottega Veneta Square Frame Optical Glasses
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Persol PO3246V Eyeglasses

Fusing the brand’s signature heritage acetate with a modern metal temple, Persol’s high-quality frames are a testament to the brand’s resilience over time.

Persol PO3246V Eyeglasses
Persol PO3246V Eyeglasses
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The Book Club Just Picture Victorian Bae

These exaggerated frames from The Book Club are made with recyclable, BPA-free plastic and the brand’s signature blue light lens technology.

The Book Club Just Picture Victorian Bae
The Book Club Just Picture Victorian Bae

Also, make sure to read our guide on how to clean your glasses in easy steps so you can see clearly.

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