Feb

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Best Sunglasses Styles for Men and Women

Filed Under Brand Wave, Designer Sunglasses 




While women prefer the large, circular sunglasses (Fendi, for example) that make their noses and chins appear smaller and more feminine, men are generally drawn to the smaller, rectangular shaped frames (like Police) with darker lenses. Obviously, there are exceptions, but most of the time these male vs female trends are solid. Squares are more masculine and rigid while circles appear more feminine and carefree. Men look better in sunglasses like Porsche, with the thin earpieces and small lenses. Leave the thick bands and over the top designs for the women. The simpler the sunglasses, the better they look on men. Meanwhile, women are drawn to more elaborate and creative, often risky patterns, shapes and designs.



Women, because of their willingness to express themselves through accessories, have a much wider selection of frames. They look good in oversized sunglasses with extravagant colors and designs, but can also pull of their circular style in a professional way with smaller, wire frame frames. In 2009 we expect to see more celebrity women wearing the large frames like Fendi, as they are currently evolving from a celebrity fad to a laymen’s must-have. The stars use bright colors and elaborate frames to draw more attention to themselves. Women have always had the need to show off with their accessories, and sunglasses are the most noticeable accessory. As women become more powerful and dominant in society, the glasses will, over time, become more rigid and square.


The best choice for a man is to go with smaller sunglasses to have a more serious look instead of the over opulent vibe given off by the larger, round frames. Less is more in men’s fashion, and adds a sense of the mysterious and a lure of danger. Not many men can even pull off the large, round frames. The best brands for a manly man in need of larger frames are the ever-classic Ray Ban collections or the emerging Police collections.

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