In my opinion sunglasses should be an integral part of any man’s style arsenal. There’s just something about them.
They can elevate the simplest of outfits.
and put the finishing touches on tailored suiting.
Putting on a great pair of shades is the equivalent of a knight lowering his visor and stepping onto the battlefield! You feel practically invincible. Hell I’d brief the CEO in my Wayfarers if I could.
Basically it’s damn near impossible not to look sleek and sophisticated.
That being said you need to find the right pair.
Countless times I’ve witnessed a great look ruined with a cheap pair of gas station Foakleys or “sporty” sunglasses.
Sport sunglasses definitely have their place and purpose. When used in the right environment they can look great and be functional:
Like leading the Tigers to another disappointing season
Or getting hammered on the back 9
Or maybe hunting terrorists in Syria
So now that we’ve established when sport sunglasses are appropriate let’s see when they’re not:
- Weddings
- Dates
- Pretty much everywhere else
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The Alternatives
You can never go wrong with classic , timeless staples like:
A Wayfarer style
Budget friendly alternatives:
A Clubmaster style
Budget friendly alternatives:
An Aviator style
Budget friendly alternatives:
The bottom line:
- Stick with classic styles and you’ll never fail.
- Unless you’re planning to sweat leave the Oakleys at home.
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