Wear-to-Work: Women’s Eyeglasses

Do you want to upgrade your office attire with just one purchase? There’s an accessory you can buy that will instantly add elegance to your ensemble, no matter what your job title. You can choose it to emphasize your analytical skills, or give yourself a sort of sexy, come-hither librarian look. We’re talking about eyeglasses. They’re not just for nearsighted girls anymore—geek chic is being embraced by women now as well as men. But we’d hardly call these designer specs “geeky” (chic certainly applies). Made with the best materials and by the best designers, eyeglasses pull your look together effortlessly. Decide what look suits you best and read these suggestions for shapes, designers, and models to try.

Front Office: The ladies at the front desk know where all the best supplies are kept and where all the skeletons are buried. In addition to hot phone skills, the front office set is the conduit for hot gossip. And as the first stop for clients and customers, they’ll need to set the tone. For the buttoned-up firm, choose sober squared-off eyeglasses like the Tom Ford 5019s or the Prada VPR05E eyeglasses. Front-line forces at hipper organizations should let it hang out a little more: pretty much any pair from Cazal should do it, but especially the 321s, available in five different colors.

The Analyst: Back office number crunchers need a pair of glasses as smart as they are. Whether it’s financial projections or opposition research that’s keeping you chained to your desk, you’ll want serious, straight lines to emphasize your logical skills. Bvlgari makes just the right eyeglasses for you, in jewel-like finishes that don’t sacrifice fashion for function. Try Bvlgari 3007, 327, or 331 eyeglasses.

The Art Director: Creative types have all the fun. In addition to arranging photo shoots and spreads, you get to have a little more flair in your choice of attire, and that includes everything from your shoes to your face furniture. Colors, textures, and shapes are pretty much yours for the picking. Four favorites: Bvlgari 4018 N, Prada’s VPR06L, and Chanel 1505 or 3142B eyeglass frames give you an embarrassment of riches to choose from.

The Chief Executive: As the top of the organization, you set the tone for your company. Will it be super serious and focused for a board meeting? Try the Tiffany and Company 1002 eyeglasses, or the Prada VPR52F. Or do you need to be dynamic and innovative for a brainstorming session with your engineers? If so, choose the Gucci 1557, a classic shape with an unusual choice of colors. Otherwise, choose whatever you want: after all, you’re the boss.