Classic Sunglass Styles Views
Classic sunglasses are styles that never leave us. They're the inspiration for all new styles, but they remain constant in their commitment to never looking overdone and always protecting our eyes from UV rays. They're the styles you've seen on faces like Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn, John Lennon, and yes, even Tom Cruise.
As mentioned earlier, if your face is very small or very round, you may not want to go for the big, black, round Jackie O style glasses. That's fine. You can still grab a pair of classic sunglasses that doflatter your face shape. Aviator styles tend to look good on everyone because they're large but don't tend to be overpowering, and their curves are more flattering to a wider variety of face shapes.
Classic styles don't mean you need to ignore the trends or the new developments in lenses. Anti-reflective coating, for example, or ARC, is a fairly new addition to the optical world. You may not be able to add it to cheap sunglasses, but if you're going to buy prescription sunglasses or have some custom made, you can definitely add it on. What ARC does is give you cleaner, crisper vision by reducing even more of the sun's glare. That makes it an excellent addition to sunglasses you'll be wearing while you're driving.
Up next are Teashades. Also known as u“John Lennon Glassese” and seen on rocker Ozzy Osbourne, these shades are not as popular right now as some of the other classic sunglasses styles. Featuring round metal frames and usually dark lenses they were popular in the 1960s, not typically used for any other reason than to be aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately for those of you looking for a pair, theye’re pretty hard to find in stores or boutiques, but replicas can be found in costume shops.