Trendy Glasses for Readers

Sometimes the words on the page of your cozy mystery look impossibly small, don’t they? Or maybe that just means we need a little boost from a pair of reading glasses. Particularly if we’re—ahem—of a certain age.

I was looking at readers today, and I thought I would share what I found. First, reading glasses, or "cheaters" as some people call them, vary widely in terms of price. You can get three-packs for $12, and you can get a single pair for $70. Of course, it depends on quality, but it also depends on the materials and possibly the designer. Some readers have special features like scratch-resistant or blue-light filtering lenses.

And what about style? I saw pretty much every style, color, and shape you could hope for. If there’s a certain design that you know looks good on you, I’m sure you’ll find that exact style in reading glasses. But if you’re planning to buy readers that fit the latest trends, here are some fun and stylish options.

Chunky Statement Readers

This bold look is definitely the hot trend right now. Often referred to as "Oprah style," these come in strong colors, as well as black and tortoiseshell, and some have additional embellishments. However, there are a variety of weights to these oversized glasses, so experts suggest paying close attention to the proportions of the readers in relation to your face.

JM Oprah Style

Lyeke Oversized Cat-Eye

FOHNCOO readers

Reading Glasses With a Feminine Touch

Elegant designs in soft colors like pink, sage, and beige are also super popular right now. I saw these colors popping up on everything from chunky frames to minimalist shapes.

Foster Grant Sofia Vergara

RB Pilot

Metallic Minimalism

If big, bold reading glasses just aren’t your style, you can always go for a sleek, metallic option. You’ll find funky trending shapes as well as timeless classics. Gold, silver, and gunmetal seem to be the most popular colors available.

Merry Reading Glasses

And there you have it: Reading glasses to suit every taste and budget. With high-style looks like these, cozy mystery fans won't have to struggle to read the fine print as they figure out the culprits behind the crimes.