Little Magic Glasses

Covering horn-rimmed glasses is similar to covering blue jeans. Where do you begin? How can you possibly describe every style out there without writing a novel? You can't, really, which is why it is best to focus on styles from individual decades - in this case, the 1960s.

"Everything is so much clearer with our new glasses!" ViewImages.com.

During the sixties, if one wasn't heading down the hippie path by wearing wire-rimmed, funky frames, chances are they stuck to their trusty horn-rimmed glasses. Just take a look at any old yearbook (this one from 1967 will do) for proof!

Musicians and actors, always in touch with the latest fashions, helped promote the eyewear. Although Buddy Holly died in 1959, his signature thick frames lived on through the 1960s. Even the Zodiac Killer, whoever he was, donned a pair, and two of his victims - Paul Stine and Bryan Hartnell - did the same.

Weezer lead singer Rivers Cuomo is known for his signature horn-rimmed glasses. Engagements.ca.

These classic glasses never did fall out of fashion, and can often be spotted on today's stars. Newer styles feature thinner frames (possibly to avoid the "geek" stereotype), but the inspiration is still clear. You don't have to be an A+ student to wear them, either!