A Guide of the Known Types of Sunglasses.

June 24th, 2011 by Scott Mozayeni Leave a reply »

Aviators

Aviators often come in oversized teardrop-shaped lenses and a thin metal frame. It is specially designed for the pilots and always the main fashion stream in eyeglasses fashion world. As a classic style, aviator sunglasses have passed the test of time. Nowadays, not only men but also women prefer aviator sunglasses.

Mirrorshades

Mirrorshade is equipped with a mirrored coating on the surface. Due to the popularity among policemen, it gained a nickname-cop shade. There are two popular styles for mirrorshades. One is a dual lens set in a metal frame and a “Wraparound” style.

Polarized

Polarized sunglasses do a good job of eliminating the glare from surfaces like water, snow. Due to its features, they are of great importance to help wearers who love sports such as driving, golf to protect the eyes and enhance their performance.

Clip on

Clip on sunglasses are a combination of eyeglass and sunglasses with two layers of lenses. You can regard it as normal rx eyeglasses while taking off the outside layer. When you go outside, clip on will do the same job as sunglasses to prevent harmful UV rays when you flip up the outside lenses.

Rimless

Due to rimless design, rimless sunglasses are so lightweight that many sports enthusiasts are likely to buy rimless sunglasses. Also rimless sunglasses come in different colors and become a current fashion styles.

Wraparound

With the large lenses and frame, wraparound sunglasses can cover eyes and more area surrounding eyes as goggles do. Besides, thanks to the wraparound design, they prevent damaging UV rays from getting in through the sides, top and bottom of them.

Oversized

Oversized sunglasses first got attention in the 1960’s when Jackie Onassis worn them. Now an increasing number of people are interested in wearing them, especially women. Oversized sunglasses in retro style are so popular that many people are sported wearing them in 2011.

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