Sunglasses aren’t just about UV protection, they’re about personal style. Plus, without shades it would be almost impossible to nonchalantly scope out the hotties, while lounging at the beach or pool. They won’t know you’re looking at them until you lower your shades, peer over the top and give them “the look.” So, here are a few styles to get your look right.
As a general rule when picking out eyewear, you may want to consider your face shape and size. If you have a very broad face, a pair of larger frames will help to balance out your face. For more petite or delicate features, choose a pair that is proportional to your face, which may mean a smaller frame shape. While it is important to pick a pair of sunglasses that complement your facial structure, there are a few trends this season that cannot be ignored.
For women, large, dark sunglasses, a la Jackie O, are making a big comeback this year. This style is classic and almost never goes out of fashion, and it complements almost everyone. Whether you are at the beach or a barbeque, they make you feel instantly glamorous and add a rich touch to any outfit. If you’re somewhat conservative, try a pair in black or tortoise-shell brown, such as Gucci Horsebit Logo Sunglasses ($240, saksfifthavenue.com).
If you’re the type of person who frequently loses or destroys sunglasses, another alternative is Nine West’s Large Plastic Square Sunglasses ($32, ninewest.com). An added bonus to this type of lens is that this style makes a great headband and it keeps your hair off your face, without snagging your tresses.
For something a bit more daring but equally trendy, white frames with tinted lenses are extremely popular this season. Stars like Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson have been spotted sporting white shades. Oliver Peoples Isis Plastic Sunglasses in white ($240, oliverpeoples.com), are oversized, white and classic.
For more alternatives, check out Fossil’s wide variety of plastic framed sunglasses with everything from crystals to your alma mater’s logo making an appearance on these cost conscious shades (prices start at around $30, Fossil.com). White is a daring and bold look -- it looks great with a tan -- and is perfect for the beach.
If you want to “ice out” your eyesight, crystals and rhinestones on frames are also very big this year. However, the trend is staying rather conservative, with the crystals focused on the frames, as opposed to the rhinestone hearts we saw on lenses a few years ago. For a high-end look with an affordable price, try Relic’s Primrose Sunglasses ($18, kohls.com).
Aviator sunglasses are always a classic, for both men and women. This shape, like the Jackie Os, almost never go out of style, and they look great on most face shapes. Ray-Ban’s Large Metal Aviators ($99.95, sunglasshut.com) are sexy and trendy and come in a variety of colors.
Although almost anything goes for sunglasses, no one wants to look uncool in their shades. What’s out? Spectacles, extremely round frames as featured in Woodstock, tints of blue, pink or purple and mirrored lenses from the '80’s. As long as you stick to classic styles and shapes, you can’t go wrong.
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