Cat-eye Prescription Glasses

While the cat-eye frame style was created in the 1930s, it became popular in the 1960s. Harlequin masks from Venice, Italy heavily influenced the design because of their impactful shapes and ability to draw attention. 

The popularity of cat-eye frame glasses skyrocketed in the postwar years. Eyewear businesses started properly catering to the demand for feminine frames by adding bold artistic details such as diamantes, patterns, and complex flairs. The cat-eye shape, which tended to be smaller with an exaggerated, upswept flair, was beloved by everyone from movie stars such as Marilyn Monroe, to professional women and stay-at-home mums.

Celebrities contributed the most to the prominence of cat-eye glasses. It was the tortoiseshell oversized cat-eye glasses worn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Audrey Hepburn's character Holly Golightly that sealed the deal. The cat-eye frame instantly rose to the top of everyone’s wish list. They proved to be simultaneously sophisticated, feminine, romantic, and seductive. 

Following the 1960s popularity spike, the eyewear industry was shaken up by big quirky square and circular designs. Cat-eye glasses became associated with your Grandma's style rather than being fashionable! However, as customers grew bored of the bug-eyed look of the early 2000s, they looked to the past for inspiration and gained a new appreciation for cat-eye frame glasses.

Face shape is an aspect of glasses shopping that is often overlooked. To find a pair of glasses that will look great on you, you should understand how different frame shapes match or conflict with your face shape. Many glasses-wearers may overlook this step in the selection process. To help you determine which category you fall into, we have put together an excellent face shape guide to take you through the steps and find your shape!

Cat-eye glasses are ideal for oval face shapes. People with oval faces can wear just about any glasses style they want. Since their faces are evenly proportioned, it's no wonder that a unique style like this will work well.

Knowing if your preferred style will look as nice on you as it does on the model on the website is one of the most difficult aspects of buying a new pair of glasses. Understandably, people often hesitate to buy online because they want to try on glasses in front of a mirror. At SmartBuyGlasses, you can remove all doubts by using our incredible Virtual Try-On tool, which lets you view yourself in thousands of glasses on our website.

Don’t worry if your face shape is not primarily recommended for cat-eye frame glasses. You can experiment with different features like oversized cat-eye glasses or thinner frames to see what works for you. You can choose anything by simply using the filters on the left side of the page to narrow down your options and discover exactly what you're looking for.

Thanks to their sustained popularity, cat-eye glasses are one of the models that you will find in abundance when shopping for eyewear. They are a highly-regarded model, which is why we have an impressive range of them at SmartBuyGlasses. You can choose from high-end brands such as Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace, as well as cat-eye frame glasses from SmartBuy Collection that fit into a more affordable price bracket. 

Why should you purchase your cat-eye glasses from us? We provide a variety of perks to ensure that your time is well spent and that your decision to become a customer of ours is rewarded. First and foremost, you can take advantage of our 100-day returns policy. All of our prescription glasses and designer sunglasses are available for a free return within a 100-day period following your purchase. We'll take care of it for you, whether you want them replaced or refunded.

Make use of our  "Best Price Guarantee" and if you discover a lower price for any of our glasses anywhere else online, we will match it. All we ask is that you notify us within 14 days of your purchase, and we will refund the difference to your account. Contact our customer service staff, and they will gladly assist you.