Cheap glasses that don’t look cheap. Cool glasses that don’t cost 3 paycheques. If you’re anything like us, that’s kind of the dream.
Hold onto your specs because we’re about to make that dream come true.
We’ve scoured our IG feed for glasses trend inspo, courtesy of the best dressers out there. And then we’ve brought their looks right back down to earth by matching these high fashion styles with a pair of our affordable frames.
You can get cheap glasses online in Canada that deliver a Hollywood look for a happy price. From prescription glasses to sunglasses, explore our affordable glasses edit.
‘90s rectangular frames
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Dryden – $13
Frames: Clearly Basics – Savant Lake – $9
If you’re looking to channel the latest trends, trust in @kendalljenner and @badgalriri for the fit – and then turn to us for the option that fits your budget. Right now, it’s all about vintage.
Throw it back with slim, 90s rectangles in earthy tones. Add a fun tint for sun protection or keep it classic with prescription lenses.
Classic red frames
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Kensington – $13
Nobody makes unapologetic glamour look as fun as @sofiavergara. And now it’s accessible for everyone in the form of stylish-yet-cheap glasses.
Get the look yourself with a pair of red frames in a bold shape. A classic black sun tint makes them a perfect poolside-accessory, or clear prescription lenses will add a bit of Hollywood to your everyday routine.
Your go-to pair
Frames: Clearly Basics – St Shotts – $9
From her cooking reels to pep-talk posts, @jennifer.garner gives cool-mom-next-door vibes (especially if next door is the Hollywood hills). So go ahead and borrow some inspo from mom’s closet.
A classic wayfarer shape will serve you well, whether you’re staring at a spreadsheet or a sailboat. Just be sure to add sun lenses if it’s the latter.
Oversized (and underpriced)
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Burin – $13
Frames: Clearly Basics – Badger – $19
You can’t go wrong by channelling @reesewitherspoon. When she’s on the clock, she’s spearheading and starring in some of our favourite series. When she’s off the clock, she’s got great taste in treats and an approachable style – which is also now affordable.
Slip into the oversized-anonymous aesthetic in a pair of classic browline frames. Add a dark sun tint for a bit of extra incognito or lean into statement-making with clear prescription lenses. Extra points if you treat yourself to an ice cream in the process.
Retro round
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Provost – $23
Frames: Clearly Basics – Aurora – $29
As @gabunion proves, the only thing that’s cooler than a pair of round metal frames is two pairs of round metal frames. What’s even better? Finding this look online, with cheap glasses that have LA-appeal.
Find a geometric shape that you gel with and add lenses that match your vibe. Dark sun lenses have an urban-chic aesthetic, while clear prescription lenses offer a minimalistic finish to an understated shape.
Irresistibly classic
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Medicine Hat – $29
Frames: Clearly Basics – Steinbach – $23
Frames: Clearly Basics – Nutak – $13
Frames: Clearly Basics – Labrador City – $19
It doesn’t matter whether you’re wearing a metallic suit, a la @tchalamet, or your go-to work from home sweats – you can’t go wrong with black rectangular glasses. Especially when they’re probably cheaper than everything else you’re wearing (including your socks, probably).
If you want to dress them up with a metallic suit, be our guest. Or you can go down the @ashleygraham route and make it street-style chic. Add sun lenses for UV protection, or keep it classic in a pair of cheap blue light glasses that are set up for your workday routine.
Geek chic (and cheap)
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Faro – $29
Frames: Clearly Basics – Mt Pearl – $23
As well as all the wisdom she has about life, love, and looking after yourself, @oprah is the ultimate source for glasses inspo – and isn’t it wise to take care of your eyes? At cheap prices like this available online… You get a pair, and you get a pair, everyone gets a pair!
Get into a book-club aesthetic with round frames in a statement finish – try matte grey or tortoiseshell.
All-star everyday aesthetic
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Frames: Clearly Basics – Cupids – $13
Frames: Clearly Basics – Almonte – $29
Maybe you’re moving from a film set to the soccer field like @vancityreynolds. Maybe you’re trying to navigate your daily commute and weekly grocery store visit.
Whatever the case, we all need a pair of glasses that we can rely on to show up flawlessly for any occasion. That’s where classic, black, browline glasses come into play.
It’s easy to channel the red carpet icons and buy cheap glasses online. Learn everything you need to know about how to do it, and get ready to surprise everyone when they ask you “how much did they cost?”
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