What Do Your Glasses Say About You?

By Jackie Burns, MSN Shopping Contributor

Our eyewear can make just as much of a statement as our clothing and the glasses we choose can often be used strategically in our particular line of work. Jenny Harvey, communications manager at Clearly Contacts, offers up her picks for the perfect peepers based on your chosen profession.

Teachers & Professors: Those who guide their flock each day should gravitate towards glasses that are strong, clever and safe. You want to keep the kids in line but also show that you are youthful and hip. Jenny's pick: Strong, confident lines like the ones on these sporty but classic Nike 7004 frames help to make sure the kids know who is boss while still allowing you to keep up with the trends.

Librarian & Literary Types: You live to read and are well educated and as such your glasses style combines sophistication with responsibility. Jenny's pick: These Kate Spade beauties are just the thing for you literary lovers.

Entertainment Industry:  Making your living within the arts community means you need to be funky and original and glasses are a key accessory which can set you apart. Jenny's pick: These Diesel 0069 frames will really make a mark; the bright color, funky design and “look at me” detailing all add to the fun, fashionable vibe. 

Fashion Circles: You live fashion, breathe it, sleep it and wear it on your face. Since people look to you for the latest trends, you need to take your role model status seriously, especially when it comes to your glasses. Jenny's pick: These frames include a number of the seasons’ hottest features in one frame; they are grey, square-shaped and oversized.

Lots of Letters After Your Name: Whether you have an M.D, Ph.D, or an honorary degree, it's almost always been about function over fashion when it comes to your eyewear. Good news - you can have both! Jenny's pick: Kam Dhillon 3001 with its clean lines, light weight and smart appeal is just what the doctor ordered.

Bay St. Types: When it comes to big money, it's all about looking the part. A designer suit and a knockout watch are givens, but you can't dismiss the importance of a pair of expensive looking glasses. Jenny's pick: Gucci, Prada and Hugo Boss are the staples. Clean lines, no nonsense rectangular shape and strong thick arms exude power. Hugo Boss 44 is money in the bank.

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Comments

So basically you have gone for brand name instead of actual substance and quality. While these frames might have mostly typical big designer names, often the best, most fashionable and high quality frames do not come from clothiers. Perhaps the author might have done some better research instead of going for the easy picks, that are, quite frankly, stereotypical for each profession listed, and for the high fashion frames -one of the more boring I have seen.

I think Jackie Burns is an excellent writer. Always so informative.

Anon, what three frames you would recommend for the fashion industry?

I have to agree with Anon on this one!
All these glasses are the same style except for the one for ppl w/ degrees...boooring. I have seen much broader choices in my eye doctors office and have a nice sexy librarian half frame pair. Colours, frame style etc can be much broader and more defining than the extremely limited choices listed here.

(plus the fact that most of the choices here would overpower most ppl's faces and are limited to ppl with specific facial structures)

People think that wearing designer glasses makes them more attractive. They apply the same misguided rule to fancy clothing.

I use my colour contacts to look good and i feel confident when i use Contact Lenses .