Oprah, Ava And 9 Other Women Who've Worn Glasses On The Red Carpet
20/20 Fashion: Oprah, Ava And 9 Other Women Of Color Who’ve Worn Glasses On The Red Carpet
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If you’ve been paying attention, you probably know by now that Oprah Winfrey owns more than a few pairs of eyeglasses. Instead of feeling the need to make contacts work for major events, she just sports a striking pair that either matches her outfit, or is the focal point. For last night’s Golden Globe Awards, in which she was awarded the Cecile B. Demille Award for her “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” her eyeglasses provided just as much pizzazz as her gown. We loved that she wasn’t afraid to be bespectacled for her big night, and we also love that more and more women are doing it from time to time. While it’s not the hottest new trend or anything of the sorts, it is a reminder that just because one wears glasses doesn’t mean they have to hide behind them. To be honest, they can make an outfit pop! If you were wondering where she picks her many pairs out from, she’s a fan of Warby Parker among other popular brands and designers:
She is definitely leading the way when it comes to wearing a sleek pair of frames for very special shindigs. Check out 10 other women of color who have have made red carpet glasses a unique and chic look.

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Ava DuVernay
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Rashida Jones
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Jennifer Lopez
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Issa Rae
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Lupita Nyong’o
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Alicia Keys
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Queen Latifah
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Zoe Saldana
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- Nia Long Isn’t Happy With How The Boston Celtics Handled Ime Udoka’s Cheating Scandal

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Elle Varner
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