30 Bright and Witty Instagram Captions for All Your Pics Wearing Glasses

Glasses aren't just for the nerds anymore.

We are so happy that in recent years, they've become a chic accessory and fashion statement befitting anyone who needs them. Whether you wear them every day or just when your eyes need a break from contacts, you should take the time to snap some sweet selfies in them.

For every one of those fabulous photos, you'll need an Instagram caption. Keep scrolling for our very favorite captions for your glasses pics, and exactly how to use them.

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For the pic of you looking absolutely stunning in your cutest outfit and sharpest specs:

"I look spectacular."

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Don't shy away from looking adorable in your glasses! A cute outfit becomes exponentially cuter when you can pair it with the right specs, and the more confident you are in whatever you're wearing, the better you'll look, too. Embrace it with an affirmation that says you know how adorable you are.

 

For any simple selfie with your glasses on your face:

"Four eyes are better than two."

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If you've ever been called a "four eyes" in a negative way, stomp that negativity and decide that you're proud to wear your glasses. Show the haters that you know your worth and that you know four eyes are better than just two.

 

For when everyone keeps asking if they can try on your new lenses and you're sick and tired of it:

"Yes, I'm wearing glasses. No, you can't try them on."

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If you wear glasses, we can almost guarantee that your non-bespectacled friends have asked to borrow them and see through your eyes on at least one occasion. It can get annoying fast—especially because you need them to see! Even if you're half-joking, this caption will make your intentions clear in an instant.

 

For the shot of you trying on new frames at the optometrist:

"Sometimes, all you need is a new perspective."

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As glasses-wearers, a visit to the optometrist to pick out new frames is a momentous occasion indeed. Pick the wrong ones and you'll be stuck with a sub-par look for up to two years! This caption is great not just for showcasing multiple looks you're trying out, but also getting instant feedback in the form of comments.

 

For the pic of your thickest, geekiest, chicest glasses frames:

"Life just makes so much more sense with black framed glasses on."

-Nicole Richie

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There's something about classic black-framed glasses that we absolutely adore. It's definitely moved from being geek chic to having mainstream appeal, and we love the way these frames highlight the eyes and bring attention to the most important part of your face.

 

For the pic of you putting on your glasses before you take on a challenge:

"I can't think without my glasses."

-Vivienne Westwood

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Glasses are an awesome dramatic prop for otherwise static Insta photos, so use them to your full advantage. A pic that shows you "putting on" your glasses shows that you're serious about getting stuff done—and since glasses can make you look smarter, taking the pic can help you feel more capable, too.

 

For documenting the new insight that comes with updated glasses:

"A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love."

-Friedrich Nietzsche

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Do you ever feel legitimately smarter and more tuned-in with the world after getting your prescription updated? You may even feel like you have new insights into your life. Use this caption for when you've finally moved on from a bad situation and onto greener pastures.

 

For flaunting your fancy new frames:

"I can see clearly now…"

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When you've finally found that lovely pair of glasses frames that perfectly complement your style, chances are, you'll want to show them off to everyone you meet, and Instagram might be the first place to flaunt them. Your stunning sense of fashion will be clear as day to anyone who sees it.

 

For the glasses that make you feel like a different person:

"Putting on a new pair of glasses… is a simple way to completely transform your look—just like a new hairstyle."

-Brad Goreski

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Sometimes, completely changing up your look is as simple as updating the style of your glasses frames. A dramatic haircut can be shocking—and take way too long to grow back if you end up despising it—while glasses are a little more flexible while also having the ability to completely altering your appearance.

 

For when you have to explain for the 100th time that your glasses are not just cute fakes:

"I actually wear glasses because I need them to see."

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Some of us look so cute in glasses that we've been accused of wearing fakes. Maybe we should take that as a compliment? Either way, you might want to come out and clear the air by revealing that your glasses do, indeed, have a prescription, and navigating life without them might be a bit difficult.

 

For when your glasses don't obscure the brilliant color of your eyes:

"My eyes are so beautiful they have to be kept behind glass."

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In museums, works of art and precious artifacts are kept safe and protected from the elements behind glass walls. Why shouldn't your eyes be treated the same? Your glasses are the window to your eyes, which are the window to the soul, so don't be afraid to include them in that beautiful image showcasing your eyes.

 

For the selfie in your thick-rimmed nerd glasses:

"Talk nerdy to me."

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Nerd culture is way in, and you shouldn't shy away from it if you love all things offbeat and geeky. While thick, dark frames used to be a symbol of social ineptitude and unpopularity, nerd-dom means so much more than that these days. If you love the style, wear it proudly!

 

For the side-by-side pic of you squinting and your newly repaired vision:

"Most of my childhood is a big blur, 'cause I needed better glasses."

-Wendy Liebman

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Way too many of us get glasses in our teenage years, only to realize we can finally see and we probably needed them all along. This caption is for recognizing that your past self definitely could have used a pair to help them see the whiteboard at the front of class, and that your life is now a million times better thanks to your improved vision.

 

For your first pic as a couple that shows you with new eyewear:

"After close inspection, I like you even more."

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Glasses help you better see the world around you—and that includes the people you care about most. If your significant other looks even cuter thanks to your updated prescription, you should absolutely let them know it—and we think this cute caption says it all.

 

For the selfie you take when you steal a friend's glasses:

"Don't borrow someone else's spectacles to view yourself with."

-Simon Travaglia

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Not all of us are lucky enough to own our own glasses. While it probably (definitely) irritates your friends or family members when you "borrow" their glasses to take pics in, that doesn't mean that the resulting photos can't be totally Insta-worthy. You may not be able to see a thing in someone else's glasses, but that doesn't affect the pictures.

 

For the photo of you accomplishing your biggest dreams, glasses in tow:

"With the right glasses, a girl can conquer the world."

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When the perfect pair of glasses makes you feel smarter and more confident, you can really empower yourself to do some big things. Whenever you feel like you're truly changing the world, snap a few photos to document the incredible occasion. If you feel like a boss in glasses, this might just be the caption you want to pull out.

 

For the photo showing off your brand new pair of spectacles:

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

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Change is the name of the game with this empowering glasses, and changing out your glasses frames is one of the biggest adjustments you can make to your general aesthetic. When you feel different, you might start to feel and act slightly different, too. The better you can see the world, the more beauty you invite into your life, and the better that life gets!

 

For when your glasses are making you look brainier than you truly are:

"I'm not smart. I just wear glasses."

We know that wearing glasses doesn't technically enhance your I.Q., but that doesn't mean we can't pretend! Sometimes, the right pair of glasses just makes people give off an academic air and look like they know what they're doing. While you may want to fess up to the world with this caption, we don't think there's any harm in leading people to think you know more than you actually do.

 

For that cute pic of you and your S.O. in matching specs:

"I only have eyes for you"

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What's cuter than a glasses-wearing couple? Absolutely nothing. If both you and your special someone are wearing matching glasses, we think that's a massive photo opportunity if there ever was one. It's just one of the many adorable things that you share in common—and the pic will be super cute on Insta.

 

For the third pair of glasses you've gotten this year because you can't keep track of them:

"Eyeglasses? I go through eyeglasses like tissue."

-Peter Falk

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We think clumsiness can be super cute. Replacing pair after expensive pair of busted or lost glasses? Not so much. The worst thing about losing your glasses is obviously that it's impossible to find your glasses without your glasses, and there's not much you can do about crushed lenses. If this caption is for you, we sympathize deeply.

 

For that photo where you look especially clever in your glittering glasses:

"My eyes don't work, but at least I look smart."

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We understand that there's a stereotype that glasses-wearers are brainiacs when all it really means is that they have trouble seeing. But it's not the worst stereotype to play into. Looking smart does have its benefits, after all. Who doesn't want to be seen as smart?

 

For when your glasses are your ultimate flattering accessory:

"Boys often make passes at girls who wear glasses."

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We know the saying is "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses," but that's gross and so untrue. Lots of guys think glasses on girls are just as attractive as we think glasses are on guys—and that's saying a lot. Plus, who wants to date someone who isn't into our glasses? We'd much rather walk around with our sight, thank you very much.

 

For subtly drawing attention to your extra-cute hairdo and glasses pairing:

"R.I.P. to all the hairs my glasses have pulled out."

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All glasses-wearers know that your hair and the hinges on your frames don't always lay nicely. Our glasses have snagged, ripped out and tugged untold numbers of hairs in our time, but that's the burden we have to bear. Of course, we love that this caption doubles as a highlight to your current hairdo, and if it's on point, your followers will definitely notice.

 

For the closeup of your eyes that shows what you're truly thinking:

"If eyes are the windows to the soul, the glasses are the frames."

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The eyes are one of the most expressive features on the body, and sometimes, a single look at them can wordlessly tell someone precisely what's on your mind. The right glasses can enhance that silent communication even further, making for one very telling Instagram post.

 

For when your rosy shades match your sunny disposition:

"Seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses."

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Rose-tinted glasses are symbolic of over-optimism or seeing things as better than they truly are, but is there really anything wrong with always looking on the bright side of things? It helps that pink-hued glasses are also super stylish and add a pop of color to any outfit. We say you should embrace the life of an optimist because there's already enough negativity in the world.

 

For when your glass lenses are as clear as your judgment:

"Don't call the world dirty because you forgot to clean your glasses."

-Aaron Hill

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We love a good metaphor that uses glasses as a device to signify clarity. There are few things worse than fingerprint-smudged, dirty glasses, and when you view everything through them, things are going to seem pretty dark and dingy. You also have to be thinking clearly before you can see things as they really are, so don't be jumping to conclusions.

 

For when your glasses are mostly a prop for being extra:

"The only advantage to wearing glasses is that you can do that dramatic removal."

-Jim Gaffigan

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We've said it before and we'll say it again: Glasses are the best accessory for melodramatic Instagram pictures. That pic of you removing your glasses with flair communicates that you're 100% done with whatever's been bugging you, and that enough is enough. That's a hard emotion to communicate via photo, and yet glasses help you pull it off.

 

For when you're dolled up from head to toe, and your glasses are the perfect finishing touch:

"Making a spectacle of myself."

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We think dresses, high heels and the right pair of glasses make for a truly stunning getup, and we wish we'd see it more often. Just because you're going out for a night on the town (or a fancy night in) doesn't mean that your glasses suddenly don't fit with the rest of what you're wearing. You're allowed to see even when the dress code is formal, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

 

For when your spiffy new glasses are the perfect complement to your natural look:

"Now I can finally see (exactly how cute I am)."

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Glasses aren't just for seeing the world around you, but also for looking at yourself in a brand new way. When your vision's bad, you just might forget to appreciate your own beauty, and when you get it back, you can be surprised by your own cuteness. It helps even more when you have the right frames to accentuate everything that makes you you.

 

For the photo of your extravagantly elegant frames:

"Life's too short to wear boring glasses."

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While some glasses looks are tried and true, you shouldn't be afraid to think outside the box with a striking style if that's what suits you best. Whether you're rocking a vibrant color or an unusual shape, embrace whatever makes you feel like the best version of yourself. If you like to make a statement with your appearance at every turn, glasses are a great place to start.

 

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