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Summer 16: Your Sunglasses Style Guide After 25
One of the most important summer accessories are sunglasses. They have to look cool on you, protect you from the sun and the UV rays and of course they have to be a good fit for your face shape. It is not easy to pick the right ones, so first stand in front of the mirror and determine what is your face shape and the style you are going for and you will be good to go.
The aviators
These are probably one of the most popular types of sunglasses that we’ve heard of. It’s an all-time classic and you can’t go wrong with them, no matter what your style is or your age. The most popular brand is Ray-Ban and you can see them almost everywhere, especially if you are a fan of the “Top Gun” movie. Both women and men wearing them look cool and stylish particularly if you are sitting on a beach, sipping your cocktail and wearing a straw hat.
The Wayfarers
If you have a rounded face this type of sunglasses is your best choice. They have been in and out of the style for decades and they have been proven to be timelessly stylish. Wayfarers look great on everyone and you can wear them wherever you go- to the beach or even for a fancy occasion. These sunglasses have been worn by many rock ‘n’ roll legends and icons such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, James Dean and even J.F.K.
Cat Eye Glasses
Back in the groovy 60s the cat eye glasses were very popular with their pointed and round frames and now they have come back to fashion again. They look great if you have a heart-shaped face and they really look stylish and totally retro. Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn made them very popular in the middle 50’s and they have very distinct feminine vibe and a bit of animal print on them.
Round glasses
These frames are perfectly rounded with their flawlessly circular lenses and they are a mixture of cool, trendy and vintage. Round frames are usually associated with the famous John Lennon so they have more of a vintage vibe in them. Also they are being connected to the steampunk inspired fashion- something like Victorian fashion and technology. They look great with accessories such as watch, top hat, old leather belts that looks very vintage. Round glasses look especially good on you if your face is square shaped with a strong jaw and a wide forehead.
Mirrored Lenses
Although you may think that they look a bit childish but they are not. They look great in the summer and they are bringing the cool and awesome 80’s back. Frames can come in different shape so you can choose the best one that fits your face shape. From wayfarer to aviator, almost all types of glasses have their mirrored lenses. Youth, fun and many different colors is something that these sunglasses are telling us. The best thing is that if you can’t find the right ones, you can always look up for the best sunglasses online.
The notched bridge
Also one of the iconic type of glasses worn by the famous Steve McQueen, characterized by a notch in the bridge of the frame just above the nose and they can actually be folded in half so you could put them in your pocket. Their timeless and classic look brings us back to the 60’s and they still look very stylish no matter what the occasion is.
Choosing the right sunglasses is not an easy task, but it can also be fun because you can find out what different shapes and frames of sunglasses are out there and which ones really fit you style and age.
