statement glasses

[ steyt-muhnt gla-siz ]

plural noun

1. a pair of eyeglasses that are conspicuously bold, typically featuring oversized frames that may be brightly colored or ornately patterned:

   His large, thick-rimmed statement glasses have become his fashion trademark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of statement glasses¹

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

The Great British Bake Off judge is known for her love of bright colours, chunky necklaces and vibrant statement glasses.

From BBC

Friedman, who could pass for an art school professor with her blue-framed statement glasses, slightly oversized suits and occasionally magenta-tinted long bob, is wonkish and deliberate.

From Los Angeles Times

The typical viral BookToker is a white woman with statement glasses, annotations on brightly colored page markers and stacks of immaculate hardcovers in her to-be-read pile.

From Los Angeles Times

With her old polka-dot dresses, her current turn toward the glam, and her undying commitment to statement glasses, Sinema places herself in the context of generations of bi women seeking queer visibility.

From Slate