Brides Defy Tradition: Glasses Become Bridal Accessory of Choice

As of November 2025, a growing number of Indian brides are defying tradition and embracing their glasses as part of their wedding day look. For years, brides have faced pressure from makeup artists and family members to ditch their glasses in favor of contact lenses. However, a new wave of confident, self-assured brides is challenging this outdated mindset.

One such bride, Pramesha Biswas, firmly stated that her glasses have been a part of her identity for over two decades and she had no intention of swapping them for contacts. This sentiment is echoed by other brides who see their glasses as an integral part of who they are.

The fashion industry is also playing a role in normalizing glasses for brides. In October 2025, renowned designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee featured several models wearing optical glasses in his bridal fashion shoot, "The New India." This high-profile move has helped shatter the long-held stigma against brides wearing glasses.

Bridal makeup artist Chandni Singh, who has worked in the industry for over two decades, reports that 2025 marked the first time she dolled up a bride who specifically requested to keep her glasses on. Singh sees this as a sign of a growing confidence among brides, who are embracing their authentic selves on their wedding day.

As the number of Indians with myopia is expected to rise to 31.9% by 2030, the trend of brides wearing glasses is likely to continue gaining momentum. With fashion and beauty influencers leading the charge, the once-taboo practice of donning glasses on one's wedding day is now becoming an empowering statement of self-acceptance and individuality.