Tips for Buying Sunglasses

Sunglasses are the quickest way to make an old outfit look new and they are the most useful of all accessories. Every pair is not suited to every person and buying sunglasses can be a confusing process with so much variety available. And if you lose sunglasses often like I do, you probably buy more pairs than others. If you are ready to buy the right shades for you here are some things to keep in mind when buying your next pair.

1. Protection is the most important thing. Always check sunglasses for a sticker that says the sunglasses will prevent 100 percent of harmful UV rays.

2. Tint makes a difference. For the bright, sunny days wear sunglasses with gray hues to reduce the glare without to much color distortion. Amber tinted glasses will work the best for days where the sun is not at its brightest. If you plan on wearing the sunglasses when playing sports rose-colored glasses will provide a sharper contrast between the greens and blues seen on a golf course or during water sports.

3. Price is deceiving. Pricier brands might have a trendy logo or style, but you can buy inexpensive sunglasses that provide the same amount of protection.

4. Make the fit right. You will wear the sunglasses enough that an improper fit will make the experience unpleasant and even cause problems like headaches. Take the time to make sure the sunglasses you purchase fit correctly. Lean forward to see if they slip or slide off and look around and see if any position cause the glasses to pinch.

5. Choose light frames. Heavy sunglasses are a drag so look for lighter frames that will last without the additional weight. The lightest and most durable choice for sunglass frames is titanium alloy and plastic is another great, and reasonable priced, choice.

6. Buy frames for your lifestyle. Seeking out sport-specific styles is a great idea if you are active. The shades will be both sturdy and flexible and depending on the type will offer special features like anti-fog lenses and nonslip temple grips.

7. Match your skin tone. Some sunglasses look better on some skin tones. Tortoiseshell browns and dark, warmer shades look better with warmer complexions. If you have a cooler complexion blues and blacks will look better with your skin.

8. Cover the sensitive skin. We all know squinting leads to more wrinkles, and no one wants that! Look for sunglasses that extend past your temples to protect the delicate skin around your eyes. Good sunglasses will protect your eyes and your skin!

9. Buy multiple pairs to stay in style. If you buy the less expensive sunglasses this will be easier. Keeping several different pairs of sunglasses on hand will allow you to match the shades to your mood and let you try out different looks.