Sunglasses

The Importance of Sunglasses

Sunglasses are more of a practical summer accessory than an essential fashion statement. The single most important reason to wear sunglasses is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Long term exposure to UV rays can be harmful to the eyes. Protecting the eyes from these rays is essential. To do so, wear sunglasses that block nearly 100% of UV rays when you are outside during the day. Even when skies are cloudy, wear sunglasses as a precaution. Arnott’s have a vast range of high quality UV protection sunglasses that are not only functional but also fashionable and trendy.

Sunglasses Styles for Different Occasions

Casual: Opt for comfortable and understated, but also high quality when it comes to choosing casual frames. You’ll be wearing these a lot, so good quality materials and craftsmanship will pay off. Browse our range of styles from Ray Ban for a cool and casual aesthetic to elevate any t-shirt and chino combination.

Beach day: We all need a good pair of sunglasses for the beach that protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays while being simultaneously stylish.Try Oakley wide range of sunglasses that are known for adopting sporty style perfectly designed for a summer staple of pool and beach days.

Weddings: Before choosing which sunnies to wear, start with the outfit and then choose which pair is the most complimentary. When suiting up , the finer details make all the difference. The ideal pair for a wedding would be Polo Ralph Lauren Phantos sunglasses. The light style frame gives the perfect understated look.

Driving: Having a high quality and effective pair of sunglasses for driving is essential. Stick to a timeless, classic frame with a good lens that sharpens the view and softens the light, making your trip a pleasure. Try out Emporio Armani styles of sunglasses that are perfect for everyday and driving.

Choosing Sunglasses to suit your face shape:

Square Face: the square face shape is characterised by a strong jawing and defined cheekbones. When shopping for sunglasses for this face, choose round rims to soften your bold features. Shop for teardrop-shaped or round sunglasses. Sunnies with thinner frames, like the ones made from metal make the face appear softer without losing the masculinity that the square face shapes gives off.

Round face: The cheekbones of this face shape are usually larger and the small forehead is almost symmetrical to the jawline. Opt for angles. The key to sunglasses for men with round faces is to make the face look longer. Rectangular and square frames break up the softness, slim the cheeks and help your face appear thinner and longer.

Long face:You’ll know if you have a long face if the length of your face is longer than the width. The best pair of sunglasses should highlight the strong points of your face. This means adding angles to the soft curves. Shop sunglasses that are rectangular or slightly square like aviator style.

Heart face: Some stylists consider this to be the most versatile of all face shapes, this face shape looks best in medium-sized sunglasses that balance out the small chin and large forehead and brow. Aviator sunglasses look great and have a broader bottom half that balances out the width of the chin. Shop luxury sunglasses that are perfect for eye protection and great to style up an outfit. Try out our top brands like Prada, Ray Ban, Dolce & Gabbana, Oakley and more.

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