With summer just around the corner, it is time to switch your geek chic style from the nonprescription glasses with clear lenses to a hip pair of retro sunglasses. Here are four types which are popular at the moment.
Blues Brothers Wayfarer Sunglasses
These are very popular at the moment, both with youngsters and older people, because for teens they provide a retro look which perfectly complements the recent trend for vintage clothing, whereas for oldies, the classic shape reminds them of an earlier and perhaps more carefree period of their lives, enabling them to relive their youth for a little while.
The Wayfarer style is famous for its part in the Blues Brothers movie, so eventually, everyone has to agree that they’re just the coolest style around!
John Lennon Sunglasses
If you are looking for a retro 1960′s sunglasses style, one of the more memorable images was the round sunglasses like those worn by John Lennon. They were a fashion statement emulated by many fans of both the man and The Beatles, and for the teenage generation today and also people slightly older, John Lennon sunglasses are becoming popular again.
Amazon is one of the best places to find this style at great prices, with some very nice designs to suit all tastes, whether you prefer classic black lenses, or are more flamboyant and like the multicolored pink and blue ones.
Heart Sunglasses
For a more vibrant, hippy-type style, the heart-shaped sunglasses are ideal and look cute. They are worn for fun on a regular basis by young teenage girls at music festivals around the world, but are also perfect as a beach accessory. They can be worn to match your mood, as they are fairly cheap, so it is affordable to buy a few different pairs. The best thing about heart glasses is that the dark lenses protect your eyes, but the frames are totally “anything goes”, so you have a whole host of different colors to choose from – even glittery ones if you like accessories with that extra sparkle!
Aviator Sunglasses
The styles mentioned so far are suitable for boys and girls, although the heart-shaped sunglasses are probably best left to the girls. However, the mirrored aviator sunglasses are more associated with men than women. Aviator sunglasses for men are the ones seen in movies like Top Gun, and have a military style to them. However, Aviator shades are also fine for the girls and they are commonly branded as unisex.
They tend to encompass a broad range of brands and quality levels, and that is something which is reflected in the prices, from the high priced Ray-Bans to the cheaper ones for under twenty bucks.
With so many different designs of retro sunglasses to choose from, there is bound to be a pair that is just right for you. Always remember though to make sure the ones you buy carry the level of ultraviolet protection you want from your sunglasses.