Stylish women's sunglasses

Sunglasses are one of the main wardrobe items for creating a stunning stylish look; By the way, glasses allow you to protect the delicate skin around the eyes from the harmful effects of sunlight and provide proper protection to the retina and cornea of ​​the eye, which are directly affected by harmful ultraviolet radiation. If you do not wear contact lenses with UV protection, then in the hottest time of the year you simply need sunglasses, while the model must have high-quality lenses (glass or plastic) and be safe.

The prototype of modern sunglasses appeared in antiquity, they say, even the Roman emperor Nero watched the fight of gladiators through emerald mirrors. In the far north, hunters use them as protection against the dazzling radiance of the snow-white surface. The judges of ancient China used a kind of sunglasses with tinted lenses to protect themselves from bright light and so that bystanders could not see their facial expressions.Such ancient accessories were pieces of glass or plates of smoky quartz (in the case of Chinese judges), and later, only at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, real sunglasses appeared, resembling modern counterparts in shape and design.

Experiments with colored lenses continued from ancient times and did not end in the 18th century, when one of the famous scientists created glasses with turquoise lenses to improve vision, and other prominent figures used yellow and amber lenses to combat photosensitivity disease.

Sunglasses are designed to perform a number of important functions: providing eye safety and a decorative element in style. Let's talk about the functions of sunglasses in more detail:

• Spectacle lenses allow you to protect the retina from harmful ultraviolet rays, which are the cause of such eye diseases as snow blindness, photokeratitis, cataracts and other diseases of the organ of vision.When choosing goggles, look for models with a UV 400 mark, which means providing eye protection of 99-100% from ultraviolet radiation - the highest safety indicator.
• Sunglasses improve vision by protecting the eye from glare and allowing objects and scenery to appear in clear light. Special polarized glasses will reduce glare from surfaces like water or other glossy surfaces, allowing you to see details.
• Most women care about their appearance and health, especially the face. Sunglasses allow you to close the surface of the eyelids and the area around the eyes from the penetration of bright sunlight and protect against the appearance of unwanted facial wrinkles that appear at the very moment when we squint.

The most popular form of women's glasses can be considered aviator glasses in a thin metal frame with drop-shaped glasses; they first appeared on the market in the United States in 1936 and were intended for pilots, thanks to which they acquired their modern name.

The shape of the "cat's eye" is also very well known among women and is a wide thick horn frame with slightly pointed corners turned up. Glasses of this form are often confused with the "dragonfly" - glasses with voluminous round lenses and thick horn frames.

Round glasses with a thin metal frame are called "tishades"; the lenses of such glasses can be black or mirrored, chameleons or even almost transparent.

Vintage models with flip-up glasses once blew up the catwalks of the world, and today often the most daring women wear such models with bright clothes.

Pilot models are popular and have become modern classics among models of sunglasses for women and men, by the way, they can be classified as vintage.

Double glasses are models with two pairs of glasses, or lenses, the upper ones are darkened, and the lower ones are transparent.

Ski goggles, or masks, allow you to spend your time safely and comfortably on the snowy slopes and protect your eyes from the so-called "snow disease", when vision leaves a person for several days. In addition, a ski goggle with side protection protects the eyes from possible contact with branches and snow, from sunlight that dazzles with its brightness. Properly selected ski goggles with an elastic band will allow you to enjoy your vacation and not think about the safety of your eyes and face. In their shape, they resemble a rectangle, and in size such models are large, exceeding the classic frames at least twice.

Climbing glasses are designed for outdoor activities - hiking in the mountains, where eye protection from ultraviolet radiation and reflection of sunlight from the surface of the earth is required. This accessory protects the eyes from dust, sand, dirt, small insects and other external conditions; as a rule, they are made of high-quality plastic and have a high degree of protection (3 or 4). Among them there are photochromic models, or "chameleons", which can change the degree of their transparency depending on the light conditions.

Speaking about the colors of the lenses of sunglasses, one cannot fail to note their functionality. Let's talk about certain colors of lenses and the features of each of them.

• Black lenses - the most popular color type. High-quality glasses or black plastic will help protect your eyes by 99-100% from ultraviolet radiation and are considered the best among other colors. By the way, most fashionistas in the world choose black lenses to create their perfect look.

• Clear plastic lenses hardly protect from the damaging effects of sunlight on the retina, but these models look really stylish. Clear glass lenses can be dioptered and used both as glasses to improve vision and as a sun protection element. Note that good glass is able to protect the eyes from ultraviolet radiation by almost 100%, but they are more dangerous from the point of view of inaccurate wearing.

• Brown lenses improve color contrast, but slightly distort reality. Such lenses are often used in the creation of automotive models, they can often be found as a fashion accessory for women.

• yellow glasses also provide good contrast and do not distort the rest of the vision. These glasses are ideal for foggy or overcast conditions, in the evening, when better visibility is required; and especially this color of glasses is popular with motorists, climbers, snowboarders and other "specialties".

• red lenses allow you to make the world brighter on a par with yellow models, but they probably have an impact on the human psyche and are not recommended for long-term wear.

• Blue or light blue lenses block the brightest yellow and orange rays, so that the picture of the world becomes more contrast, but in them the world will seem especially cold and not real.

If you pay tribute to fashion and just want to look stylish, choose black lenses made of good glass or high-quality plastic from a well-known manufacturer, they care about their image and produce only high-quality models. The main thing is not to run into a fake, so you should buy glasses only in specialized salons. In this case, it is important to choose the shape of the frame itself and decide on its color and material, which we will talk about in the next section of this article.

The most common spectacle frame material is plastic. It allows the sun-protection model to be comfortable and stylish.

Frames made of plastic are completely different, for example, the most durable ones are made of Kevlar with reinforcing fibers and amazing properties. Optil is a lightweight material often used for sports or automotive glasses, while polyamide has good flexibility and high impact resistance, which allows it to be used for the same types of this important accessory.

Metal frames come in a variety of styles: copper, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminium.Stainless steel is considered the most popular material - it is strong and durable, light in weight and plastic in order to make eyeglass frames from it.

For the manufacture of more expensive frames, gold is used, not in its pure form, but as an additional component. Gold is known for its softness and capriciousness, besides, this material is quite expensive.

Frames made of natural materials like wood or horn are quite rare. In ancient times, all frames were made of wood or horn, and today there are models made of maple, birch, aspen, cherry, plum, rosewood or ebony. Wooden frames are prestigious and expensive, and the German company Herrlicht has become the leader in their production.

The right choice of sunglasses will protect yourself from the appearance of dangerous eye diseases, so when buying this accessory, much attention should be paid to its quality characteristics. Unfortunately, not all lenses of sunglasses are able to protect the eye from ultraviolet radiation, even the darkest ones, which sometimes transmit up to 100% of sunlight. Spectacle lenses are made mainly from two materials: glass and plastic, each of which has its own characteristics.

• plastic lenses they are light in weight and quite difficult to break them, if nevertheless this happened, then they do not scatter into small sharp fragments, but only turn into a “web” of an integral form.Any plastic without special spraying transmits ultraviolet, so when choosing a truly safe model, pay attention to this feature and purchase glasses from trusted and well-known brands.

• Glass clear lenses already protect the cornea and retina from harmful UV radiation; Minimal tint lenses are a good choice for safety and a clean look. Glass lenses also have disadvantages: they are heavier in weight and dangerous for the eyes, so they are not suitable for active sports or driving in a car.

Glass or plastic lenses marked Cosmetic are considered aesthetic (to complement the image) and are suitable for wearing in the cold season, when ultraviolet activity is not so high. Universal lenses marked General are ideal for everyday wear even in summer in the Russian climate, where the sun is not so bright and harmful; they let in up to 20% of sunlight and are not as dangerous in summer as the first option.

Any lenses, whether they are plastic or glass, are easily scratched, so for sunglasses you need to additionally purchase a case that protects the frame itself from undesirable consequences.

Let's talk about lenses and their types; there are polarized ones - that is, capable of eliminating bright glare that is detrimental to the eyes and increasing the contrast of the landscape.These lenses are typically used for ski or automotive applications where glare is to be minimized.

Photochromic lenses have the ability to adapt to the depth of light, that is, they darken in bright light (sun) and become more transparent in dark conditions, for example, indoors. They are suitable for climbing glasses or daily, then you do not need to remove glasses indoors or in the evening.

gradient lenses are models with a darker top and a lighter bottom. Glasses with such lenses can have diopters to improve vision and, at the same time, serve as excellent protection from the sun.

Now let's talk about how to choose the shape of sunglasses based on the shape of your face.

• For a round face shape, medium-sized geometric frames are suitable, for example, rectangular wyfarers in a rather thick frame, other rectangular and square models, “cat's eye”.

• An oval face is a model of an ideal contour, for which almost any model will be an ideal choice, but not too large or massive: “aviators”, round or rectangular, wayfarers or “dragonfly”.

• Choosing glasses for a square face is also easy: for this type, shapes like aviators, rectangular, oval, but not round, and those that do not have a frame at the bottom of the glasses are suitable.

• For an inverted triangle or heart-shaped face, cat-eye shapes or emphasizing the model's eyebrows will not work.Choose firefighters, aviators, square or round models.

Sunglasses act as a universal accessory and are often used throughout the whole year, both in summer and winter. The right combination of sunglasses with clothes will allow you to create a noble or businesslike, brutal or bold look. Heed the advice of stylists on what to wear with sunglasses.

• Glasses should be matched to the range of basic clothing; the universal colors of the glasses will be brown and the same models with a green tint of varying degrees of dimming. Black is an eternal classic, but they will suit clothing in a classic format rather than sports. Choose brown glasses (glass + frame) for clothes of the same range and a light wardrobe, black ones are suitable for a “cold” style to create a stunning everyday look.

• Shape is an important consideration when choosing sunglasses to match the shape of your face. For sharp lines of the face (triangular shape), choose models that are square or rounded, excluding sharp corners. With a round face, give preference to models with an oval or round shape, "butterflies" or with angular elements. A square face will visually change thanks to round models, the famous "aviators" and those where the emphasis is shifted to the arcs of the accessory itself.

• Glasses are easily combined with headwear: a wide-brimmed hat, a thick or light scarf, a beret without a visor and a knitted hat.

• You can also wear glasses with a bandage on your head that opens your forehead. Large frames look good with a neat, collected hairstyle, even, as well as with smooth flowing hair.

• To create a business image, give preference to strict forms of glasses and dark glasses without polarizing coating and without "aviators" in their form.

• The same famous “aviators” will complement the sporty image and give it originality; the casual look will also not go unnoticed in the iconic frame.

The price of quality glasses cannot be cheap. The production of sunglasses and other glasses is a laborious, complex process that requires maximum concentration. The price is also high for really worthy materials - high-quality glass or durable plastic, special coating or film with UV protection. All world brands produce glasses as one of their collections, while others, such as Ray-Ban, specialize exclusively in the production of this important accessory.

Sometimes you don’t want to overpay for a brand, but in this case you need a high-quality product to ensure the safety of protecting the most expensive thing - health. The best option would be to choose a model of the middle price segment from 3 to 5 thousand rubles, then you will receive a model without a well-known name, but it remains to take care of choosing an honest manufacturer.

The world's most famous brands produce their own collections of sunglasses, claiming to be the most relevant and safest models. Eminent manufacturers do not save on materials and bring to the masses really high-quality products that are safe for health.

Versace presents brand new sunglasses for women in oval, round, square shape and in the form of models "butterfly", "cat's eye", "aviators" with tinted lenses.

New models of sunglasses Furla represented by round models in a laconic thin frame made of durable metal; the collection includes models in horn-rimmed black and white, the most relevant shades of the new season.

Brand Rayban is famous for its “aviators” and in the new season it offers to purchase models of “pilots” in a captivating brown shade or consider models of “chameleons” in WAYFARER, CLUBMASTER, JUSTIN frames.

Sun protection glasses Armani will appeal to feminine persons with good taste and high requirements for the product. In the new collection, the brand offers bright models in a round metal frame or discreet, but interesting - variations of the cat's eye, but more round in the outer corner. In the collection of sunglasses there are strict black models in the "chameleon" format - darkened at the top and transparent at the bottom.

Yves Saint Laurent and Tom Ford are famous for their rounded models and especially outstanding ones - "cat's eye" and "dragonfly".

Clubmaster glasses are offered by all well-known brands, including Tiffany and Michael Kors, in the collections of the new season there are models with elegant thin temples and decorated with rhinestones and decorative elements of the frames of the actual form. Tiffany is famous for truly exclusive models for the most sensitive and demanding natures - thin lenses, fragile frames, expensive jewelry.

In brand Michael Kors many models with pink frames are presented, which are ideal for delicate features.Pink frames once became very popular and remain so to this day, visually correcting the shape of the face and idealizing the image.

Creating a stylish look with branded glasses is simple: choose the perfect frame for yourself and combine it with your clothes in the right way.

• You can create a strict and at the same time casual look with round black glasses, it’s good if the lenses are colored or chameleons, then the bow will turn out really interesting. As the main clothing, choose the one that will be black, and boldly combine the texture and cut of your image, regardless of the length of the skirt or jacket (cardigan, coat).

• A feminine look is obtained by combining heavily darkened lenses with a thick frame of the shape that best suits you. As outerwear, try on an animal print coat, and let the bottom remain concise - trousers and comfortable ankle boots. A stylish look is ready: add more loose, slightly curled hair and red lipstick.

• A casual urban style with light-colored glasses is easy if you match the frames to the main clothing, such as a khaki shirt and black skinny jeans.

• Cat-eye glasses are ideally combined with an attention-grabbing red dress or other most feminine clothes: an A-line dress or a fitted version, any bright skirts and trendy additional accessories in the form of a neckerchief.