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Eyewear has made huge strides in recent years, providing practical, stylish and trendy frames to complement the delicate bone structure and shapes of women’s faces. When searching for new glasses this winter, opt for one of these five silhouettes or styles, to ensure a level of sophistication as impeccable as the woman wearing them.

Patterned Frames. Regardless of the exact shape women gravitate toward, eyeglasses with refined patterns create an edgy yet flawless look for the season. From Dolce & Gabbana to Valentino, luxury designers are providing a multitude of frames which showcase stylish patterns perfect for day or evening.

Just Add Color. While neutral hues are always popular on glasses, this season we’re seeing designs from the likes of houses such as Christian Dior, that gravitate away from neutrals, replacing them with bright pops of color to complement style and skin tone. From soft pastels to brighter hues, these options are offered in modern as well as classic frame options.

Rectangles. Lenses with more classic rectangular shapes have gradually started to replace the larger geek chic looks so popular in recent years. Perfect for the office, opt for styles such as those from Diane von Furstenberg, that help create a no-nonsense, intelligent look for the women donning them.

Cateye Shapes. This winter will once again see a surge in cateye shapes and with good reason. This trendy option is a classic and looks flawless on a wide variety of face shapes while complementing bone structure. These particular glasses are also just as easy to wear to work as they are for drinks or dinner with friends in the evening. Balenciaga makes a variety of cateye frames, each in distinguishing widths and features, again, making them a safe bet for nearly everyone.

Oval Frames. Of course, each and every season, oval framed glasses remain on-point. From larger options with thick frames to styles that take on a more minimal design approach, a set of pretty oval glasses are no-fail options. Because of their popularity, women can find oval glasses complete with numerous features, including the above mentioned patterns or colorful designs, and also ombre, tortoise and even chic embellished looks such as available on several styles from Kate Spade.

When seeking luxury, yet feminine eyewear options this winter, top designers certainly have a multitude of styles that will not disappoint. Remaining classic with a rich aura of style, choose any of the above tastefully fashionable frames for the winter of 2013 and 2014.

Author: Natalie Wheeler is a freelance writer and fashion blogger offering her perspective on fashion trends. She recommends www.coastal.com to find the perfect pair of glasses this season.