70s Glasses
Explore 70s Glasses by Decade Style and Color
Every pair of 70s glasses here is sorted two ways: by which half of the decade it comes from, and by the 1970s color it wears. Start with Early 70s wire frames or Late 70s big lenses, narrow by color, then see it on your face with Virtual Try-On before you choose lenses.
What Makes Glasses Look 70s
70s glasses are frames that borrow the shapes, materials and colors people wore between 1970 and 1979: thin gold wire, teardrop aviators, oversized squares, and earthy colors like mustard, olive and burnt orange. No single shape defines the decade. What reads as '70s' is usually a combination: the right outline in the right color.That's why we don't lump every retro frame onto this page. A browline or a sharp cat eye says 1950s; a neon wraparound says 1980s. A frame lands here only if it fits one of two clear 70s looks below.
Early 70s or Late 70s: Pick Your Half
The decade started small and ended big.Early 70s · Wire. The first years carried the late-'60s look forward: small round, oval and six- or eight-sided frames in thin metal, usually gold or silver. They sit light on the face and work at a desk, on a video call, or with a plain T-shirt. On our site, Early 70s means a metal or titanium front, a round, oval or geometric shape, and a small or medium size.Late 70s · Big Lens. By mid-decade, lenses grew. Aviators with a top bar went from cockpits to everyday wear, and oversized squares took over the rest of the face. Tinted and gradient lenses spread at the same time. Late 70s on our site means any aviator, or a square or rectangle frame in a large size.Not sure which half you are? Use the filter to pull one of each and try both on. Many people keep an Early pair for weekdays and a Late pair for weekends.
The 1970s Color Key
If you grew up with an avocado-green fridge or a harvest-gold stove, you already know the decade's colors. American kitchen appliances of the era came in a short list of named shades, and we use those names to tag our frames:Harvest Gold: mustard, amber and honey frames.Avocado: olive and moss green.Burnt Orange: rust and deep orange.Coppertone: brown, copper and dark tortoise.Poppy Red: true red and brick.Almond: ivory, cream and clear beige.Onyx: solid black Gold, silver and gunmetal wire frames keep their own metal color tags, so a gold aviator is never mixed up with a Harvest Gold acetate frame. Pick a color tag to see only frames in that shade.
How to Wear 70s Glasses Now
The fastest way to keep 70s glasses from looking like a costume is to let only one thing be loud. A Burnt Orange frame works with navy and denim; a Late 70s aviator in Onyx works with almost anything. If the frame shape is big, keep the color quiet, and the other way around.Before you order, open Virtual Try-On on any frame marked Try On and compare an Early and a Late pair side by side. Then check the frame measurements on the product page against a pair you already own, and choose your lenses there. 70s glasses for men and women are on the same page here, because none of these shapes were ever only one or the other.
70s Glasses FAQ
What are 70s glasses?
70s glasses are frames styled after eyewear from 1970 to 1979, such as thin gold wire frames, teardrop aviators and oversized squares, often in earthy colors like mustard, olive, brown and burnt orange.
What glasses were popular in the 1970s?
Early in the decade, small round and geometric metal frames carried over from the late 1960s. Later, bigger lenses took over: aviators with a top bar, oversized square frames, and tinted or gradient lenses. Our filters split the page the same way, into Early 70s and Late 70s.
What colors count as 70s colors for glasses?
We use seven names from 1970s American kitchen appliances: Harvest Gold, Avocado, Burnt Orange, Coppertone, Poppy Red, Almond and Onyx. Each frame on this page with one of those shades carries its tag, so you can filter by it.
Can I wear 70s glasses for a Halloween or disco party and keep wearing them after?
Yes. For the party, a Late 70s aviator in Poppy Red or Onyx does most of the work. For everyday wear afterward, an Early 70s wire frame is the easier pick. Check the estimated delivery date at checkout before you count on a pair for a set date.
What is the difference between 70s and 80s glasses?
70s glasses lean on gold wire, aviators and earthy colors, and the oversized shapes are usually soft-cornered. 80s glasses push size, sharper angles and brighter colors further. If you want the louder version, see our 80s glasses.