Which Sunglasses Style Should You Rock This Season?

Take the quiz so you can be the hottest guy there, no shade

Written by Janet Hu[Feature image by Sarah McKellar]

“Excuse me, are you… James Dean?” “Oh no, Miss. Although I could see why my cool, shaded look has defied all logic.” That’s the conversation you’ll be having if you wear the right pair of sunglasses. We’ve designed this quiz with the best sunglasses for men in mind so that you can discover exactly which style to invest in for your signature look.

Now that “sun’s out, buns out” season is right around the corner, sunglasses serve two important functions: 1. They’ll cloak your dorky ogling when you see your crush. 2. They’ll make you look so fly that your crush might actually approach you.

The Significance of Sunglasses

Sunglasses are similar to wristwatches in that both accessories serve a functional purpose, but they’re also fashion items. A nice pair of sunglasses can cost a pretty penny and be flaunted as a luxury piece. On the other hand, a fun, burner pair does the same job in protecting your eyes without the baggage of worry and care. We suggest investing in one lavish, “show-off” pair of sunglasses while also having a few functional pairs you won’t be sad about losing while jetskiing.

Types of Sunglasses Styles

Are you looking for trendy and stylish men’s sunglasses, are do you want more classic men’s sunglasses?

Here’s a quick outline of the different sunglasses styles. You should visit this guide for more.

The Wayfarer

Boxy and masculine. Perhaps the most classic and enduringly iconic sunglasses style, the Wayfarer is a universal eyewear staple that has proven to be timelessly stylish.

The Clubmaster

These retro frames allude to ’50s Hollywood heartthrobs. With their stylistic statement browlines, Clubmasters are perfect for hipsters and library enthusiasts.

The Aviator

In tight competition with Wayfarers for the title of “World’s Most Iconic Sunglasses Style,” Aviators have a masculine and flashy bravado. Look elegantly adventurous in these frames originally intended for U.S. combat pilots and then glorified by rockstars.

Round Frames

These beatnik-y frames have a forever cool, rebelliously apathetic disposition. If you can pull them off (which you can, if you get this quiz result), you’ll be a bohemian god.

Clear Frames

Clear frames instantly update any look by adding a touch of modern minimalist edge to whatever you’re wearing. Appear cool and composed, like you’re marching to the beat of your own singular techno beat.

Mirrored lenses

Considered one of the biggest trends in eyewear, mirrored sunglasses have been hailed by celebrities, bloggers, and dapper gentlemen alike for their ability to add youthfulness, fun, and surprise to one’s everyday wardrobe. Not to mention, impermeable privacy in some cases.

Notch Bridge

This ’60s style frame is indicative of counter-culture cool. Like, Harley-riding hippies cool. The stylistic notch bridge is a statement that takes effortless courage to pull off.

Wooden Frames

Perfect for beach wear, wood frames possess unique and sustainable-looking style. Look “one with nature” and tantalizingly zen in these unconventional sunglasses.

Colorful Frames

Colored frames add an unexpected pop of color to any outfit, and they give your look an element of fun without going overboard. Colorful frames shouldn’t be the only pair of sunglasses you own, but you should own a stylistic pair to switch things up.

Sunglasses Styles for Your Face Shape

We all know that good style hinges on personalization. Just like you should choose the right types of clothing your body type and the right haircut for your head shape, it’s important to choose the best sunglasses for your face shape. For example, round sunglasses aren’t really best sunglasses for round faces, because they’ll likely emphasize the face’s lack of definition. Just as square sunglasses aren’t the best for square faces, which almost have too much definition. You want some variety, contrast, and balance. Are you wondering, “what’s my face shape?”

Men’s Face Shapes

Oval

The length of the face shape is longer than the width of the cheekbones. Also, the forehead is wider than the jawline, which is slightly rounded.

Square

Square faces have strong and boxy jawlines and cheekbones. The forehead, cheekbones and jawline are similar in length.

Round

The angle of jaw is not as defined in a round face shape. They usually have larger cheekbones and wider face widths that are almost symmetrical in size. In addition, they also have smaller forehead and jawline, which are also nearly symmetrical.

Diamond

With the diamond face shape, the size of features will funnel down. The face length is longest and then in descending order: cheekbones, forehead, and jawline. The chin is pointed, creating that “diamond” appearance.

Heart

Men with heart face shapes will find that their chin is pointier than any other dimensions on their face and their forehead is wider than cheekbones.

Janet Hu - Editor of The GentleManual

SOURCE: THE GENTLEMANUAL