Characterized by rounded edges and chic upswept corners, cat-eye eyeglasses and sunglasses have been a popular style since the 1950s. In our collection, you'll find modern versions inspired by the original, with designs ranging from sweetly subtle to adventurously glam.
Capture a retro feminine look in your everyday wardrobe with a pair of cat-eye eyeglasses or sunglasses. Originally popularized in the mid-20th century, when eyewear became a fashion accessory rather than a medical necessity, cat-eye frames remain a favorite among glasses wearers. Cat-eye glasses impart sophisticated, elegant, outgoing style to the most casual outfit, and come in eyeglass, sunglass, and prescription sunglass options for women and girls.
Cat-eye eyewear at FramesDirect is available from a wide range of designers, spanning Italian couture houses to more casual, ready-to-wear labels, so you can shop the shape at multiple price points and style directions. Whether you want a subtle, everyday cat-eye or a bold, adventurously glam version, there's a brand in the collection to match.
Yes — FramesDirect's cat-eye collection spans eyeglasses, sunglasses, and prescription sunglasses for women and girls, so you can get the silhouette in whichever category fits your needs. Styles range from sweetly subtle interpretations to bold, glamorous versions of the classic shape.
Cat-eye frames are defined by rounded lenses and chic, upswept outer corners that subtly echo the shape of a cat's eyes, often finished in a recognizable butterfly silhouette. The style has been a popular eyewear silhouette since the 1950s and remains a go-to for a retro, feminine look.
Cat-eye frames became a fashion phenomenon in the mid-20th century, as eyewear shifted from being seen as a medical necessity to a style statement, and the shape reached peak popularity in the 1960s. Audrey Hepburn famously wore cat-eye sunglasses in Breakfast at Tiffany's, cementing the silhouette's status as a timeless glamour icon.
Cat-eye frames are especially flattering on round and heart-shaped faces because the upswept corners help lift and balance softer features. FramesDirect's cat-eye collection includes a range of sizes and proportions, so you can find a version that complements your specific face shape.