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Your Guide to Buying Designer Sunglasses

Your Guide to Buying Designer Sunglasses

Designer sunglasses are a top fashion accessory for both men and women, and are worn for many reasons. First, they protect the eyes from the sun’s dangerous UVA rays. Also, some people wear sunglasses to make a statement about themselves. Celebrities wear sunglasses to protect their identity. Whatever the reason to wear them, designer sunglasses can be purchased in a range of different shapes and styles.

Choosing the correct style of sunglasses can enhance the features of the face. Choosing the incorrect style can make the facial features appear out of proportion. The sections below discuss different styles and materials of designer sunglasses, and explain how to tell fake designer sunglasses from the real thing. The final part of this guide talks about how and where to buy high quality sunglasses at affordable prices.

Brands of Designer Sunglasses

The popularity of designer sunglasses has led many fashion designers to create and market their own brands. They enlist celebrities to wear their creations in order to promote the line. The styles that are available at any given time depend on what is fashionable; and fashion is dictated by cultural icons. Trends also tend to be cyclical. The following sections discuss several well-known designer brands.

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Ray - Ban sunglasses have styles available for both men and women. The company began in 1937, and the iconic Ray-Ban Wayfarers became famous during the 1950s and 1960s when celebrities like James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and John F Kennedy were all seen wearing them. Ray-Ban still produces and designs new styles, and is still seen as one of the leading manufacturers of sunglasses. The classic, plastic Wayfarer sunglasses can still be purchased today. Ray-Ban’s product line even includes children’s sunglasses.

Gucci

The fashion designers at Gucci have been making sunglasses since the 1960’s. Celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton are known to wear the large, highly recognizable shades. Gucci sunglasses provide 100 percent UVA protection, and bear the Gucci logo on the arms of the sunglasses.

Dolce and Gabbana

Reese Witherspoon and Cameron DIaz are often seen wearing Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses. They can be worn by both men and women. Frames from Dolce and Gabbana are made from either aluminum or plastic. They have a wide range of styles and frame colors available.

Versace

Versace sunglasses are worn by celebrities such as Tobey Maguire and Demi Lovato. Their plastic and metal frames are available in a variety of styles. Lenses can be purchased in different colors, and all lenses offer full UVA protection. All Versace sunglasses are sold with a hard case and cleaning cloth.

How to Choose the Correct Shape of Designer Sunglasses

When choosing designer sunglasses, it is important to choose the correct shape of sunglasses to suit the face. Designer sunglasses are expensive and it would be a shame to choose sunglasses that are unflattering. Generally, sunglasses should be proportional to the size of the face (i.e. the smaller the face, the smaller the sunglasses). The following sections discuss different face shapes and the types of sunglass frames suitable for each.

Square Faces

People with a square face usually have a strong jaw line, a square chin, and the length and width of the face are in proportion with each other. Oval or round frames suite people with square faces. The temples, or arms, of the glasses should be set to the center or the top of the rim of the glasses.. Butterfly shaped glasses also suit a square face. People with a square face should avoid geometric frames. These accentuate the angles of the face. Also, arms set low on the frames should be avoided because they make the chin appear more square.

Oval Faces

Oval faces suit most frames. The features of an oval face are balanced. The chin may be slightly narrower than the forehead, and an oval face has high cheekbones. Square and rectangular sunglasses can help soften the features of the face. People with oval faces should avoid frames that look too large.

Oblong Faces

Oblong faces are longer than they are wide. They have high cheekbones and a high forehead. People with an oblong face should choose sunglasses that are fairly tall, because this helps to shorten the face. Glasses with an accented top rim or with decorated arms can help add width to an oblong face. Small frames should be avoided, since they make the face appear out of proportion.

Round Faces

People with round faces have full cheeks and a round chin. Sunglasses should be rectangular in shape, because this can help the face appear longer and thinner. Round sunglasses on a round face should be avoided, because this simply accentuates the roundness.

Diamond Face

Diamond faces have highly defined cheekbones and a small forehead and chin. People with diamond faces should choose glasses that emphasize the cheekbones. Rimless glasses are a good choice. Oval frames can help maintain the balance of the face. People with diamond shaped faces should avoid narrow frames. Narrow frames draw attention to the narrow eye line.

Heart Shaped Faces

Heart shaped faces have a broad forehead and wide cheekbones. The face narrows to a small chin. People with heart shaped faces should choose frames that are bottom heavy. This can add width to the lower part of the face. Sunglasses with arms that attach to the lower part of frame draw attention to the lower part of the face. Frames that are round or narrow also add width to the lower part of the face. Decorative arms make the broad upper face appear even broader, and should therefore be avoided.

Triangle Faces

People with a triangle face have a narrow forehead and strong jaw. Choosing rims that are semi rimless can accentuate the upper face. Frames that are top heavy can help balance the wide jaw. Triangle faced people should avoid narrow frames and frames with arms on the lower part of the frame. These make the wide jaw appear even wider.

The table below sums up which frames to choose and which frames to avoid when selecting designer sunglasses.

Face Shape

Shape of Frames to Try

Shape of Frames to Avoid

Square

Oval or round frames.

Glasses with temples in the center of the frame.

Butterfly shaped glasses

Geometric frames.

Low set temples.

Frames which have accents of color on the bottom of the frame.

Oval

Most shape of frames can be worn by people with oval faces.

Geometric shaped frames soften the face shape.

Avoid frames which are too large.

Oblong

Tall frames reduce the length of the face.

Broad glasses add width.

Small frames.

Short frames make the face look longer.

Round

Rectangular glasses make the face appear longer.

Round glasses make the face appear more rounded.

Diamond

Rimless glasses emphasize the cheekbones.

Oval frames balance the face.

Narrow frames draw attention to the eyeline.

Heart

Frames which are heavy at the bottom even out the face.

Sunglasses which have temples which are low-set draw attention to the bottom half of the face.

Decorative temples.

Styles which are top heavy.

Triangle

Styles which are top heavy.

Semi-rimless frames.

Narrow frames.

Sunglasses with low-set temples.

Fake Designer Sunglasses

Designer sunglasses are one of the most commonly counterfeited items. They damage the reputation of the real manufacturer, and also rarely offer UV protection for the eyes. It is not always easy to distinguish fake sunglasses from the real ones, but the suggestions below should help you spot counterfeits.

How to Spot Fake Designer Sunglasses

Look carefully at the logo on the sunglasses. The label or logo may be misspelled or modified in some way. Compare the logo on the sunglasses to the official manufacturer’s logo. Find a photo of the same model as the sunglasses being purchased. Compare the two pairs carefully. Any variation between the two pairs suggests they are counterfeit. Check the model number of the sunglasses and compare it to the model number on the official designer’s website.

The quality of craftsmanship can also be a good indication of whether the designer sunglasses are real. The quality of the sunglasses should be very high, and the sunglasses should feel sturdy.

The packaging of the designer sunglasses is another good indication of the authenticity of the sunglasses. Designer sunglasses are sold in a good quality case with tags, so the sunglasses in question should be well packaged. Fake sunglasses are often sold in a simple slip cover or a velour case.

Fake designer sunglasses are often sold as cosmetic sunglasses. Cosmetic sunglasses offer no protection against the rays of the sun, which can cause damage to the eyes.

Look carefully at the price of the sunglasses. It is possible to find less expensive designer sunglasses for sale at less than the recommended retail price. Generally, however, if the price seems too good to be true, then it probably is.

Purchasing Designer Sunglasses

Designer sunglasses can be purchased at most department stores and in specialty sunglass or vision shops. You can sometimes find secondhand items in thrift stores or at estate sales. You can also find thousands of sunglasses at online marketplaces like eBay.

When purchasing designer sunglasses on eBay it is important to carefully look at the photographs to determine the condition of the merchandise, and carefully read the description of the item. Designer sunglasses can be found on in theFashion filter which can be found on the eBay homepage.

Choosing a Reputable eBay Seller

Choosing a reputable seller on eBay can help to ensure a smooth transaction and satisfactory results when purchasing designer sunglasses. Looking at the feedback score of a seller can give the buyer a reasonable indication of whether or not the transaction will go smoothly or not. Seller feedback is left by buyers once the goods have been received. Feedback can be either positive, neutral, or negative. Sellers with a high percentage of positive feedback are more likely to offer a better service and quality products than those who have a poor feedback score.

Conclusion

Choosing the correct pair of designer sunglasses depends on finding the correct size and style for the face. For example, people with rounder faces should avoid round sunglasses whenever possible. There are a wide range of fashion designers who sell designer sunglasses. The styles that are available greatly depends on what is in fashion at a particular time. Celebrities often wear designer sunglasses, and the particular model that they wear may then become popular with the public. There are many sunglasses available which claim to be designer but which are simply poor imitations, so buyers should beware of fakes when shopping. Some signs to look out for include spelling mistakes and incorrect designer logos. Fake designer sunglasses may be poorly packaged or be sold in a plain bag rather than in a professional looking case. Fake designer sunglasses may also not offer the correct levels of UVA protection against the sun. Choosing the correct style and type of designer sunglasses will ensure they last for a long time, look stylish, and protect the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.

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