7 of TV’s Coolest Women Who Wear Glasses

Forget the power suit! Here at Zenni we think a quality pair of glasses and a confident woman is the ultimate power couple. Take inspiration from these strong and stylish TV characters to get creative with eyewear choices.

Claire Underwood (House of Cards)

Person wearing black, pinstriped suit and black glasses. "NETFLIX" text is partially visible in the background.

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Whether running a non-profit or running the country, no one wields power as stylishly as First Lady Underwood. Sleek, understated, and a bit androgynous, Claire knows how to enhance her feminine charms with just a touch of menswear-inspired design. These glasses will suit any woman with a clear agenda in mind.

Tortoiseshell eyeglass frames with "ZENNI" and "N°4418935" text.

Liz Lemon (30 Rock)

Woman with glasses sitting on a purple couch, wearing a maroon top and a ring with an orange gem.

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Geek chic never looked smarter than on Liz Lemon. Lemon’s signature thin, rounder frames are synonymous with the witty head writer. These vintage-style frames in tortoiseshell add just the right amount of quirk for the woman who has a serious, yet funny sensibility.

Tortoise-shell cat-eye glasses with rhinestone accents on the arms. No 260625.

Mindy Lahiri (The Mindy Project)

Person with black-rimmed glasses and gold leaf earrings.

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Mindy Lahiri is without a doubt the trendiest doctor on TV. Her subtle glasses add that extra touch of cool to her traditional doctor’s coat and scrubs. When she’s not at her practice, Mindy draws attention by wearing bright colored ensembles and vibrant prints. Pair these black square glasses with both on and off the clock outfits to operate in pure style.

Black rectangular eyeglasses with clear lenses and metallic hinges. Text: "N°612921."

Amy Farrah Fowler (Big Bang Theory)

Smiling person speaking into a microphone, wearing round glasses and gold hoop earrings.

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You don’t need a Ph.D. in neurobiology to rock these glasses. Amy has proved she is Sheldon Cooper’s equal in both brains and banter, so take note of her smart eyewear choice. You don’t have to be a genius to imagine how great you’ll look in these round aviator frames.

Round black sunglasses with gold accents and dark lenses. Zenni engraved on lens. No 6499921.

Alex Dunphy (Modern Family)

Person wearing a gray and green long-sleeve shirt, black-framed glasses, with long dark hair.

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Intelligent, understated and full of class, Alex’s look is quintessentially “nerdy-chic.” Bring out your own inner bookworm with these tasteful, oversized glasses below.

Tortoiseshell pattern eyeglasses with purple and teal inside temples, text "ZENNI" on left inside temple. N° 293125.

Jess Day (New Girl)

Woman with long wavy hair wearing black-rimmed glasses and a green sleeveless top smiles against a blue background.

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Zooey Deschanel made the term “adorkable” mainstream with the help of her vintage-inspired frames as Jess Day on “New Girl.” Feel like a leading lady with these marbled rectangle glasses from our Metro Collection that are as unique as you are. Adorable? Yes. Dorky? Never.

Tortoiseshell rectangular eyeglasses with clear lenses. N° 4419525.

Elizabeth McCord (Madam Secretary)

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Secretary-inspired glasses take on a whole new meaning when referencing Elizabeth McCord. Bold everyday glasses help for making bold decisions daily. Like a little black dress or classic pair of pumps, these clean, classic square frames transition from day to evening or from public to private sector seamlessly.

Red tortoiseshell glasses frame with rectangular lenses, model number 4415418, by Zenni.

Which female TV character do you think wears eyewear best? Tell us in the comments below!