The temperature in my hometown, Austin, Texas, has already exceeded the 100°mark this summer. A pair of sunglasses is one of our best defenses against these soaring summer temperatures. Sunglasses are important because they can add a touch of style and a hint of mystique. But is that all a pair of sunglasses does, make you look chic? Your sunglasses do much more than make a fashion statement; they protect your eyes from harmful UV rays.
Sunglass lenses are made of glass or plastic that undergo special hi-tech treatments. The lens’s color and degree of darkness are important factors when deciding the UV protection level. So before you buy your favorite Gucci, Oakley, Ray-Ban or prescription or designer eyewear, check out whether they block at least 99% of harmful UV rays. Just check the label to determine the UV protection level.
Flatter your face and protect your eyes with the latest styles. Retro looks to street fashion inspire sunglass trends. You decide whether you like aviators, round retro, statement glasses, oversized Jackie O frames, or the latest mirrored lens frames. Take your pick—wraps, shields, aviators, clip-ons, phew! The list goes on and on. With the booming global economy, various brands of sunglasses have flooded the market. Therefore, be aware of counterfeits. Choose your pair of shades carefully and with a little bit of thought.
Since frames form an integral part of any eyewear, select frames that suit the shape of your face. For example, a round face can carry off geometric shapes and ovals. An angular face looks better in rounder frames, and the lucky oval faces can carry off almost any shape.
Now, we come to that important question: How much does one spend on a pair of dream shades? Well, it all depends on whether you want to go for branded fashion eyewear or not. If you search online, you can spend over $200 to get a designer name. Spend between $500 and $1,000, and you’re in the rarified zone of celebs.
Whether you buy your sunglasses online, at a kiosk in a mall, department store, optometrist’s office, or a designer outlet store, you’ll make a better decision by doing a little research. For example, read product reviews on various online fashion magazine sites and online stores on various brands. I found this guide that contains useful information. Although the guide is targeted at men, it includes facts that cross gender lines.
Over the years, the eyewear industry has grown exponentially, exploding with many brands and designs. Increased globalization and competition have made the brands better by the day. Whether it is prescription eyewear, designer eyewear, or sunglasses, the styles have become better, and the looks have become more sophisticated. Eyewear and sunglasses have definitely evolved into stylish fashion accessories that protect our vision.
Sunglasses are no longer just fashion statements. They are proven protectors of vision. Isn’t it time you looked yourself straight in the mirror and said to yourself, “Go get the latest in eyewear? You deserve it!”
