Hitting the streets armed with photographs of five models, both with and without their glasses, the survey team asked members of the public to rate the models’ faces against a series of characteristics.

Astonishingly, 100% of the models were considered sexier, more employable, trustworthy and intelligent when wearing their specs.

And interestingly, the study found that it is men who benefit the most from embracing their glasses. Women considered the male models on average 38% more attractive and 35% more intelligent when wearing the accessory. One male model was perceived as a whopping 75% sexier when pictured in specs.

Tony Russell, Registered Dispensing Optician from SelectSpecs.com, says: “Glasses can really add character, and when chosen well, will bring out all your best features.

Women were asked to rate two male models both with, and without, their glasses.  Women said the two male models appeared, on average...

•   38% more attractive with glasses
•   60% sexier with glasses
•   35% more intelligent in glasses.