Original price was: £44.£39Current price is: £39.
Original price was: £69.£39Current price is: £39.
Women’s cat eye glasses have been a defining shape in eyewear since the 1950s — worn by Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and every era of fashion since. The upswept outer corner lifts the face, draws attention to the eyes and adds a confidence that no other frame shape quite replicates. Timeless without being conservative, feminine without being soft.
The defining feature is the angle. Where most frames sit horizontally across the face, cat eye glasses angle upward at the outer edge — creating a natural lift that flatters almost every face shape it touches. The effect is immediate. A pair of cat eye prescription glasses changes the entire dynamic of the face in a way a rectangular or round frame simply doesn’t.
Cat eye frames are particularly effective on square and round faces, where the upswept angle lifts and softens strong or circular features. Heart-shaped faces suit cat eye glasses well — the width across the frame balances a wider forehead against a narrower chin. Oval faces suit virtually any cat eye style without adjustment.
Square, round and heart-shaped faces all benefit from cat eye frames. The upswept outer corner adds lift and definition — particularly effective on square faces where it softens strong features without losing structure.
Yes. Every cat eye frame at Glasses Store can be ordered with single vision, bifocal or varifocal prescription lenses at checkout.
Cat eye frames have been in continuous fashion since the 1950s and show no sign of leaving. In 2026 the shape remains one of the most searched and purchased styles in women’s eyewear — both in classic thick acetate and in more refined contemporary metal versions.
One of the most iconic shapes in women’s eyewear — in stock and ready to order with your prescription. Next day delivery on single vision orders, 12-month warranty on every pair.
