10 Celebrities Who Made Glasses Look Good

First up on our list of celebrities who made glasses look good is Elvis Costello. Known for his lyrics, distinctive voice, and genre-blending sound, Costello rose to fame in the late 1970s with hits like “Oliver’s Army“. But alongside his music, one thing has remained constant: his signature thick-framed glasses.

One of his most iconic frames is The Alden, a bold and chunky style that has become one of the best-selling Archie Brower models of all time. Originally a replica of a vintage frame produced in the OWP factory in West Germany during the 1960s. Costello himself has worn this frame for years, owning it in every color, proving that glasses aren’t just a necessity. They’re part of his look.

Next up is Steve Carell. While he rose to fame as Michael Scott on The Office (a role where he notably didn’t wear glasses), his personal eyewear choices have become an important part of his public image.

In fact, he has shown a particular affinity for rimless glasses and sleek rectangular frames, often choosing brands like Oliver Peoples and Tom Ford. These refined choices also complement his salt-and-pepper hair and sharp suits.

At premieres and award shows, he frequently wears classic tortoiseshell frames that add some pizzazz to his appearance while keeping that approachable and comedic charm he’s known for.

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Following his run as David Rose on Schitt’s Creek, Dan Levy has also become well-known for his eyewear. The creator-actor’s signature thick-framed glasses aren’t just an accessory. They’re a passion that actually led him to launch his own eyewear line, DL Eyewear, in 2013. His personal collection reportedly includes over 100 pairs, from bold acetate frames to more subtle options.

What sets Levy’s glasses game apart is how he treats them as an extension of his outfit rather than just an accessory. His frames have become such a part of his identity that fans often seek to emulate his style, making him an unexpected influencer in the eyewear world.

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Zoe Saldaña also brings serious style to her eyewear game off-screen. While she rarely wears glasses in Guardians of the Galaxy or Avatar, her real-life glasses choices tend to be sleek, modern frames that complement her gorgeous features and style.

In 2012, Saldana starred in a LensCrafters ad campaign, modeling different frames for the company. “I think it’s very important to have glasses that sort of reflect or enhance your character,” she said. 

Since then, she has worn angular frames with metallic details. She has worn the more classic tortoiseshell. And, of course, the classic black frames that make a statement, too. No matter what style, she somehow always pulls it off.

Another celebrity who made glasses look good is Stanley Tucci. He truly has made his baldness work to his advantage, partly thanks to his great taste in eyewear. After shaving his head in his thirties, he turned to bold, thick-rimmed glasses that became as much his signature as his acclaimed food and film projects.

Most notably, in his series Searching for Italy, he sports a distinctive pair of vintage-style frames. The frames in question, speculated to be from Julius Tart Optical’s F.D.R. model, feature classic 1950s-inspired details. This design has sparked countless viewers to wonder not just about Italian cuisine but also where they might find their own perfect pair of Tucci-inspired specs.

Next, Emma Watson‘s glasses journey perfectly mirrors her transition from Hogwarts to Hollywood. During her Harry Potter years and around the time of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, she often paired classic rounded rectangular frames with casual outfits. It was a natural look for a young actress who was balancing red carpets with university life.

Her eyewear choices typically leaned toward rounded rectangle shapes, worn with everything from simple t-shirts to more sophisticated blazers. Like many of her generation, glasses were less about making a statement and more about practical style. It was a fitting approach for someone who grew up in the public eye as the iconic Hermione Granger and made the rare successful transition from child star to respected adult actress.

Of course, we couldn’t forget Zooey Deschanel as Jessica Day in New Girl. She wouldn’t be the same without her iconic chunky black glasses, which became as much her calling card as her habit of breaking into random songs or her endless collection of polka-dotted dresses.

Those bold round frames were pure Jess Day, hitting that sweet spot between teacher and quirky thrift-store princess. In the end, she made our list because not only did her glasses look cute, but they perfectly encapsulated her vibe and created a signature look for her character.

Next, Jennifer Aniston has quietly mastered the art of making eyewear an extension of her signature look over the years. Though she began with delicate wire frames in the ’90s, her taste has evolved alongside her star power. In the early 2000s, she wore rimless frames, too.

More recently, one of her current go-to’s is Oliver Peoples Pierson in tortoise. Both sophisticated and effortless. She’s also been spotted in Ray-Ban wire aviators, reimagined as everyday glasses rather than sunglasses. It’s a clever nod to her earlier wire frames from her Rachel Green days, though these have an elevated twist.

A true pioneer of eyewear as personal branding, Sally Jessy Raphael made her bright red frames her signature during her reign as one of daytime TV’s most popular talk show hosts. Long before colorful glasses became a fashion statement, Raphael’s distinctively large frames in their signature red shade made her instantly recognizable to millions of viewers.

The story behind her iconic look actually began by chance. “I couldn’t see the teleprompter,” she told Oprah. “So I saw an ad that said, ‘We do a Pap smear and give you red glasses.'” She went to the medical office that was advertising the truly strange deal, and they tried to convince her to get a better pair. “They were going to trade me up [to a better pair]. I said: ‘You’re not going to trade me up. I don’t have that kind of money.’ It’s all they had for $19.95.”

The red glasses became so integral to her image that her show’s logo was even the same shade of red, proving that sometimes the most memorable style choices happen by accident!

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Capping our list of celebrities who made glasses look good is Lynda Carter in the Wonder Woman series. Her character, Diana Prince, wore oversized square tortoise frames. As Diana’s everyday eyewear, the glasses added a touch of sophistication and mystery, setting her apart from her superhero persona.

For the mid to late 70s, this bold, oversized style was ahead of the curve. Especially contrasting with the smaller, wire-rimmed glasses that were also popular. Decades later, these vintage-inspired glasses remain a stylish choice. Even the pair I have now looks pretty similar! Thanks, in part, to Carter’s portrayal of the legendary superhero.