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Sunglasses: Designer taste, practical choices, and bargain finds

Author: Yanique

Finding a pair of sunglasses that both flatter your face and are practical for your lifestyle can pose quite a fashion challenge. Whether you are looking for a designer pair or a shopping bargain, Twenga has compiled hundreds of products on one website to help you find your perfect sunglasses.

Women’s Sunglasses: a woman’s perspective
Follow this season celebrity’s retro trend by opting for oversized round frames or aviators (as seen on Nicole Richie and Vanessa Hudgens). To get this chic look right, try Tom Ford sunglasses, or consider Miu Miu or French Connection’s more affordable shades.
Classic Ray-Ban frames are also one of this summer’s the most popular aviators styles.

Men’s sunglasses: a man’s point of view
As for men’s fashion, the sporty yet sophisticated looks of Oakley and Ray-Ban remain the classic choices.
For fishing or golfing, consider more durable athletic styles that are tailored to your sport; plastic frames that are both lightweight and cheap, make them ideal for a variety of outdoor activities.

Practicality: what to look for when selecting sunglasses?
Unless you plan to wear your sunglasses at night, you want to select a pair that will provide maximum sun protection. Look for a pair that blocks 99-100% UVA (UV400) and UVB rays to prevent eye disease.

If you intend to wear your glasses for more involved activities than sunbathing and barbecuing, consider polarised lenses (polarisation helps to reduce the glare of light reflecting off water and roads, increasing visibility) from brands such as Ray Ban, Oakley or Prada.