Choosing a new pair of glasses can be a challenge for both children and adults. You may want a pair that goes with both casual and formal outfits, or a pair of bold frames to highlight your unique fashion sense. You may even seek inspiration from your favorite cartoon characters with glasses.
Whether you prefer a more sophisticated style or you identify with every animated nerd, these famous cartoon glasses can guide you to your next frames:
1. SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob SquarePants)
SpongeBob SquarePants, the famous yellow sea sponge is beloved by many — and has been since 1999. He has an upbeat and happy-go-lucky personality, making him lovable to (most) other fish and critters in his town of Bikini Bottom.
SpongeBob doesn’t wear glasses every day, but he does have a special pair that he uses for jellyfishing. These glasses are thick, dark-rimmed wayfarers. Their square-like shape aligns with SpongeBob’s own square body shape, which adds a bit of refinement to his innocent nature.
Some other SpongeBob characters with glasses include Bubble Bass, Grandma SquarePants and Kevin C. Cucumber.
2. Daria Morgendorffer (Daria)
The queen of sarcasm, Daria Morgendorffer is a cartoon character with big glasses and big opinions. Daria is very smart and a little cynical, and she doesn’t have the patience for anyone who has too much pep. She keeps things grounded with her facetious remarks and makes sure her voice is heard in every room.
Her round, oversized glasses reflect her mission to highlight her intelligence and make her opinions known. But their stand-out appearance also adds a bit of irony to a character who wishes to remain in the background.
3. Velma Dinkley (Scooby-Doo Franchise)
Velma Dinkley is one of the most iconic female cartoon characters with glasses. She relies on her specs to help her see things directly in front of her. Without them, she would miss countless clues as she and the Mystery Incorporated gang work together to solve spooky mysteries. Not only do her cartoon glasses correct her vision; they also add a bit of allure to her geeky wardrobe.
Is your next pair of glasses still a mystery? Try a pair of black rectangular frames like Velma Dinkley’s on for size.
4. Chuckie Finster (Rugrats)
A pair of square purple glasses perfectly suits every quirky-yet-timid redheaded toddler. We’re talking about Chuckie Finster of Rugrats, of course. This cartoon with glasses is overly cautious and a bit anxious in most situations. He doesn’t trust his friends’ mischievous plans, but goes along with them anyway because he’s loyal.
Chuckie may only be two years old, but his eyewear style can be a great choice for older kids and adults who enjoy a bit of whimsy. Like Chuckie, some may prefer a pair of bold purple eyeglasses to make a statement as they go out into the world.
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5. Hank Hill (King of the Hill)
The community of Arlen, Texas, wouldn’t be the same without Hank Hill, another favorite animated guy with glasses. This hardworking character strives to be a helpful, friendly neighbor to all of his local acquaintances. He takes pride in doing what’s right just as much as he takes pride in his job as a propane salesman. And he takes all tasks, big or small, very seriously.
When you’re as strong-willed and outstanding as Hank Hill, you need a key accessory for your wardrobe. For him, it’s his large, square glasses.
6. Tina Belcher (Bob’s Burgers)
Deemed an idol by many Bob’s Burgers fans, Tina Belcher is one more cartoon character with glasses that we consider quite memorable. Tina is the oldest of the Belcher children, and arguably the most awkward and geeky. These characteristics make her all the more lovable.
Many nerdy cartoon characters wear glasses, and Tina is no exception. But when you combine her thick black square frames with her bob haircut and naive-meets-deadpan personality, you get a one-of-a-kind charm.
7. Arthur (Arthur)
Many glasses-wearing kids look up to Arthur the Aardvark as a fellow child who wears glasses. The main character of both the book and television series, Arthur shared his experience getting his first pair of glasses in the story Arthur’s Eyes. The story teaches kids the lesson that it’s okay to need and wear eyeglasses.
If you have a child who needs glasses but is nervous about it, Arthur might be able to help. While he wears a pair of round, brown glasses, your child may want to choose their own signature style. And if you’re an adult who admires the character, you have many options to choose from that nod to Arthur’s spectacles.
8. Mirabel (Encanto)
Just like Arthur, Mirabel from Encanto proves that children benefit from having a role model who wears glasses just like them. In fact, there’s a story behind Mirabel’s bright and round green glasses.
A young girl from the United Kingdom wrote to Disney and asked them to create a princess who wears glasses so that she’d have someone to look up to. Little did the girl know, they already had Encanto in the works, and Mirabel is now one of our favorite Disney characters with glasses.
In the movie, Mirabel is the only one in her magical family that doesn’t possess a superpower. She’s also the only one who wears glasses. Both of these things could make any character feel like an outcast, but in the end, she learns that the magic and power was in her heart the whole time. By the end of the movie, she becomes a hero to herself. It’s a moral that many kids can benefit from, and when they look up to Mirabel, they look up to someone who wears glasses.
Whether you’re a child or adult, you can find inspiration in Mirabel’s story. Some other Disney and Pixar characters with glasses include Carl Fredricksen from Up, Edna “E” Mode from The Incredibles, Sadness from Inside Out and more.
Who’s your eyewear inspiration?
Which are your favorite cartoon glasses? Maybe you like the idea of frames in funky colors (like Chuckie Finster’s purple glasses) or iconic glasses styles (like SpongeBob’s jellyfishing wayfarers). Or maybe a pair of oversized round glasses (like Daria Morgendorffer’s) are more your speed.
There are dozens of other animated characters with glasses besides the ones we mentioned, though, so your options are endless.
No matter where you get your eyewear inspiration, there are many styles to choose from when you buy glasses online. For help selecting the perfect style, try using a Virtual Mirror or asking your optician for advice.
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