statement glasses

American  

[steyt-muhnt gla-siz] / ˈsteɪt mənt ˌglæ sɪz /

Also statement eyeglasses

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.

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Etymology

Origin of statement glasses

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

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