We all have our own unique personality and our sunglasses can project that specific personality on the most important part of us, our face.
Sunglasses have one main purpose – to provide coverage from the sun, but why not look fabulous while doing it.
If you’re wearing the timeless style of the aviator and are going for a “Tom Cruise in Top Gun” look; then you’re probably trying to maintain your tough, poker face or you just have sensitive eyes and really appreciate the polarized lens. Aviators were originally invented to protect pilot’s eyes. They are unisex and Jennifer Aniston is seen wearing them constantly. Gucci makes a $300 pair with ultra light, feminine colored lenses or you can opt for the $30 pair at Express.
The browline, also known as the clubmaster, was originally worn by the fried chicken connoisseur Colonel Sanders. More recently, movie stars like Jessica Alba are seen wearing the retro, minimal yet stylish glasses. If you’re wearing the browline, you have a more suave style and a wild, transparent side to you. Ray Ban makes them for $175 or you can check out the selection at Culter and Gross in Soho for $500.
The fun, heart shape glasses are seen being worn by singer Lana Del Rey and actress Selena Gomez. These trendy glasses have more of an innocent, girly look to them. Of course you can pair them with a chic outfit and use minimal color. Urban Outfitters sells them for an affordable $16. A fair price to be the trendsetter that you are.
The wayfarer style originally started in the 50’s, and then became a trend again in the 80’s with Tom Cruise in Risky Business. Mr. Cruise really knows his sunglasses. Emma Stone is also seen wearing the unisex wayfarer to match her cool, relaxed attitude, which you have when you spend a measly $3 at H&M, or you can go for the classic Ray Ban wayfarer collection for $160.
The iconic round sunglass style was most commonly worn by the legendary John Lennon and the Olsen Twins. If you’re wearing this style you (and your style) are mostly likely bold and artsy. Designer Tom Ford has them for $260 and Forever 21 for $6 if you haven’t already spent all your money on art supplies.
The ultra feminine, retro cat eye glasses add lift and confidence to any outfit. The Pink Ladies in the 50’s were known for this trend along with style icon Audrey Hepburn; if you’re wearing these you love to look stylish yet sassy. Recently, singer Rihanna has been seen wearing a new age version of these feline shades. Dolce & Gabbana’s eloquent Sicilian Baroque with gold foliage can be yours for around $300 or designer Kate Spade makes them for $50.
After you purchase make sure to buy a case to protect them and remember that sunglass style is derived from the clothes that you wear and your own personal style, so from the aviator to the clubmaster, whatever style of sunglasses you choose will naturally fit your personality.
