Collection: Michael Kors Women's Butterfly Glasses

Michael Kors women's butterfly glasses make a graceful, glamorous statement, with wide upper corners that sweep outward like wings to open up the face and add a touch of drama. This collection brings together the brand's butterfly-shaped optical frames for women — bold acetates and elegant combination designs — all ready to be glazed with your prescription at Ardor Eyewear. If you want eyewear that feels feminine, confident and a little bit couture, the butterfly frame is a beautiful place to begin.

The butterfly shape is defined by its generous, upswept top line and tapered lower edge, creating a silhouette that flatters and lifts. It shares some of the cat eye's glamour but with a softer, more sculptural sweep, making it wonderfully flattering for those who love a frame with presence. Michael Kors interprets the butterfly with a modern, wearable touch — refined proportions, discreet MK hardware and a palette of black, tortoiseshell, warm nude and transparent tones. Frames in this edit typically sit around £85–£100.

Standout Michael Kors women's butterfly glasses

A couple of models capture the collection's elegance. The MK4170U Beaune shows the butterfly at its most refined, with a sweeping upper line that feels glamorous yet easy to wear, while the MK4163U Dervio offers a slightly softer take on the shape with feminine detailing. Across the range you'll find variations in colour, rim thickness and temple design, so you can choose a butterfly frame that suits both your face and the way you like to dress.

Who suits a butterfly frame?

Butterfly glasses are especially flattering on heart-shaped, round and oval faces. The wide upper corners balance a narrower chin, add lift to rounder features, and complement the natural symmetry of an oval face. The generous top line also draws attention upward, making the shape a lovely choice if you want to emphasise your eyes and cheekbones. Because butterfly frames tend to have more presence, they're perfect for women who enjoy eyewear as a feature of their look.

Fit and sizing for Michael Kors women's butterfly glasses

A well-fitting butterfly frame looks effortlessly elegant. Check the three measurements on the temple arm — lens width, bridge and temple length — and use a well-fitting pair you already own as your reference. The frame should sit level, the swept corners shouldn't extend past the sides of your face, and the arms should rest gently over the ears. Because the shape is wider up top, a comfortable bridge and correctly sized temples are key to keeping it balanced and secure through the day.

Materials and finish

Butterfly frames are gorgeous in acetate, which holds rich, saturated colour and lets designers sculpt that signature sweeping top line with depth and shine. Combination designs pair an acetate front with slim metal temples, often with elegant MK detailing at the hinge, for a refined, lightweight finish. Look for adjustable nose pads or a comfortable saddle bridge so a more generous frame stays perfectly placed and even throughout the day.

Prescription lenses at Ardor

Nearly every frame here can be built around your prescription. Choose single vision for distance or reading, varifocals for smooth all-distance vision, or bifocals for a defined reading segment. Add a blue-light filter for screen time, photochromic lenses that darken outdoors, or a subtle tint for a sunglasses crossover. As an authorised UK stockist, Ardor supplies only genuine Michael Kors frames, each with its branded case. UK delivery is free, prescription glazing takes around 7–10 working days, and our 14-day returns policy applies (return postage at your own cost).

Styling butterfly glasses

Butterfly frames carry a natural sense of glamour, so let them lead the look. A black or tortoiseshell butterfly adds instant polish to tailoring and elevates a simple outfit into something considered, while a warm nude or transparent version feels fresh and modern with casual daywear. The sweeping shape pairs beautifully with softly styled hair and elegant accessories, making it a lovely choice for occasions as well as everyday wear.

Explore more women's eyewear at Ardor

Comparing shapes before you decide? Browse our women's prescription glasses frames and the wider eyesight glasses frames edit. The designer eyeglasses UK hub gathers the leading fashion houses, and the full glasses collection covers every silhouette. Love a similarly glamorous, upswept shape in the sun? See our cat-eye-shape sunglasses and Michael Kors sunglasses.

Caring for butterfly frames

Clean the lenses with a microfibre cloth and lens spray rather than clothing, and store the glasses in their case to protect the sculpted corners. Remove them with both hands to keep the frame symmetrical, keep acetate away from sustained heat, and have the fit checked occasionally so the frame stays sitting level and even.

Michael Kors women's butterfly glasses FAQ

What face shapes suit butterfly glasses?

Butterfly frames flatter heart-shaped, round and oval faces particularly well, balancing a narrower chin and adding lift with their wide, upswept upper corners.

Can butterfly frames take prescription lenses?

Yes — almost all frames here can be glazed. Choose single vision, varifocal, bifocal, blue-light, photochromic or tinted lenses at checkout and add your prescription.

Are these Michael Kors frames authentic?

Absolutely. Ardor Eyewear is an authorised stockist, so every frame is 100% genuine and supplied with its official case.

How much do Michael Kors women's butterfly glasses cost?

Frames in this collection typically sit around £85–£100. The price is for the frame, with prescription lenses added as an option.

How do I choose the right size?

Compare the three measurements on the product page (lens-bridge-temple) with a pair you already wear comfortably to find the closest fit for your face.

When will my glasses arrive?

UK delivery is free. Prescription orders take around 7–10 working days for glazing, while frames without lenses are dispatched more quickly.

What's the difference between a butterfly and a cat eye frame?

Both share upswept upper corners, but a butterfly frame has a softer, more sculptural sweep and a fuller, wider silhouette, while a cat eye tends to be sharper and more defined at the outer points.