Sun-Kissed Styles: The Ultimate Guide to Sunglasses
Discover the newest tips and trends in sunglasses. These essential accessories not only enhance your style but also shield your eyes from harmful UV rays, allowing you to stay fashionable and authentic.
Overview:
The days are starting to become longer, and the sun is getting warmer and brighter again, so it is time to add a staple back to your daily wardrobe, sunglasses! Sunglasses are an excellent way to transform your look, elevate your style, and protect your eyes while staying confident and true to yourself. Jewelry Television’s Sunglasses Collection has amazing options for keeping your eyes safe from harmful UV rays while still looking stylish. Join us as we explore the world of shades and get ready to view the world through stylish lenses.
Brief History of Sunglasses:
In 1752, James Ayscough, an English optician, began experimenting with tinted lenses and side pieces to help with vision problems. He used green, the best color for protecting your eyes from harsh UV rays. In the 20th century, the first mass-produced sunglasses were sold on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. These were sold by Sam Foster in 1929. Bausch & Lomb made aviators for the American military a few years later. In the 1930s, polarization was introduced.
What is Polarization?
Polarized sunglasses are coated with a chemical filter that significantly reduces the glare from reflective surfaces. They help to prevent eye strain and provide a better way to view details and crisp objects, however, they may appear darker due to the starker contrast of shadows and richer colors. Polarized lenses are ideal for driving during the day and water or snow activities. These events have a greater amount of glare, which can be avoided by wearing sunglasses with polarized lenses.
How to Clean Sunglasses:
The most effective way to clean your sunglasses is by running them under warm water, rubbing a small amount of gentle dish soap over the lenses, and drying them with a microfiber cloth. You can also use any professional lens cleaner. Experts recommend not using home remedies such as baking soda or toothpaste, to remove scratches from lenses. These home remedies can damage the layers of protection that you need on your sunglasses to safeguard your eyes. It is recommended that you purchase a scratch-resistant coat on your sunglasses if you have children or animals, or are in an environment where your sunglasses are more likely to be scratched by dirt, lint, etc.
Different Brands of Sunglasses:
On the JTV.com website, there are nearly 40 different brands of sunglasses available. The women's and men's collections, as well as unisex, have both designer and generic brands to select from. You may be wondering, what makes something designer? Designer items are usually luxury items made by a well-known or prestigious even name-brand. These luxury items often come at a higher price because they are made with higher-quality materials. Some of the designer brands featured on JTV include Prada, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Calvin Klein, Versace, and more! Some of the sunglasses from these brands can cost over $300. You can still be stylish while wearing more affordable generic-brand sunglasses.
Which Sunglasses Are Classics?
While many trends come and go, certain styles are timeless and stay popular each year. You can never go wrong with the classic aviators, cat-eye style, wayfarers, or round sunglasses. Whether they are made of metal or plastic, these sunglass models are perennial. The aviator style was initially intended for pilots and has continued to be popular due to this historical association and their adventurous affiliation. The cat-eye frame is sophisticated yet feminine, elevating any simplistic ensemble. Wayfarers are versatile enough for everyday use with a hint of vintage charm. Round sunglasses offer a comfortable fit along with an intricate vibe of nostalgia.
Which Styles Are "in" For 2024?
As summer begins to warm up, here are some of the frames trending this summer. The overall theme for sunglasses in the summer of 2024 is Modern Nostalgia. We are bringing back familiar frames and trends from Y2K with a modern twist. There has been a resurgence in cat-eye silhouettes, specifically bright color frames as well as colored lenses. Along with brightly colored sunglasses, frames of atypical shapes or patterns are on the rise. We also love oversized sunnies this summer, especially ones with gradient lenses. Tortoiseshell frames are trendy, once again, among maximalists and other fashionistas.
How to Accurately Style Sunglasses:
As with any rule within fashion, accessorizing is all about feeling good when you wear something. Everyone has different preferences as to what they feel best wearing, and sunglasses are no exception. One thing to keep in mind when wearing metal or wired sunglasses is that you can match your silver or gold jewelry to your frame colors or even mix metals if you choose.
Best Styles for Your Face Shape:
There are six main face shapes: square, heart, oval, round, diamond, and rectangular/oblong. With these recommendations, finding a pair of flattering sunglasses to complement your face best is simple.
- Square-shaped faces:
- You will desire to soften your facial features. You can choose simple oval frames or glasses with rounded edges that will accentuate your features without harshening them. You can also opt for cat-eye styles or aviators but should avoid square and rectangular frames.
- Heart-shaped faces:
- The frames that best complement your face features are cat-eye or square styles to align with the features of your face.
- Oval-shaped faces:
- You should opt for square frames, or oversized sunnies that are wider than your eyes to balance your face shape. You can also choose round, square, rectangular, cat-eye, and aviators.
- Round-shaped faces:
- You will want to opt for a frame with angles and edges, such as a square or rectangular shape that will complement your softer facial features.
- Diamond-shaped faces:
- The frames that will look best are round, oval, and browline. These will add dimension and softness to the edges of your face shape.
- Oblong/Rectangular faces:
- You will want to aim from frames that are taller to sit more naturally on your face. Some suggestions are aviators, round, or square-shaped glasses.
Best Styles for Your Skin Tone:
All skin tones have an undertone that is either warm or cool-toned. If your skin tone is on the warmer side, you will want to stick with brown and orange frame colors. Colors like gold-tones, copper, peach, coral, ivory, red, or a lighter tortoise are perfect. If your skin tone is cooler, the best frame colors for you are in the blue or pastel family. Colors such as black, silver-tones, blue-gray, plum, magenta, pink, jade, or a darker tortoise are excellent options.
Best Styles for Your Hair Color:
Similarly to skin tones, hair color also has an undertone that can either be warm or cool.
- Blonde Hair:
- We recommend that you accessorize yourself with warmer-colored frames. Browns, gold tones, and tortoiseshell frames will harmoniously accentuate your hair color.
- Red Hair:
- Your hair color looks best with warm-toned frame colors. Anything in the brown or golden-colored family will make your fiery hair pop!
- Dark Hair:
- Sticking with bold and deeper colored frames will enhance the striking contrast your hair brings out.
- Silver or White Hair:
- White, gray, and silver-toned frames will create a timeless look to complement your hair color. Adding a warm-toned frame, such as brown or gold-toned will create a balanced look by adding warmth to your face.
Sunglasses Fit and Tightening:
To ensure that you are wearing or purchasing glasses that fit your face best, you can measure the width of your face and compare that to the size of the lenses of the frames you are looking at. You can find the width of your face by measuring from one cheekbone to the other. This is beneficial when purchasing shades proportional to your face and for oversized sunglasses to ensure you understand the fit of the glasses you desire for the look you wish to achieve. You can tighten your sunglasses by taking a small screwdriver and turning the screw clockwise until you feel resistance. This moves the frames inward and more toward your head, creating a more snug fit.
Conclusion:
Now remember, sunglasses reflect more than simply a chic piece of clothing. Each pair tells a story, reflecting your individual style and preferences. From trendy frames to classic designs, there is a perfect pair for everyone. Stay stylish, stay safe, and see the world through a clearer, more vibrant lens.
Alana Madigan
Alana's favorite way to accessorize is with sunglasses. She enjoys collecting different styles and colors, with Ray-Ban being her favorite brand.
