How to Choose Sunglasses for Men

When choosing sunglasses for men, everything from styles to colors and even costs can affect your decision. How will you know if the sunglasses you choose are going to be the ones he loves? Read on and you won't have to wonder if you are choosing the right style for him.

Instructions

1. Decide how much you want to spend. Sunglasses can start at $2 and go up into the hundred of dollars. Set a budget range and stick to it at the store.

2. Browse stores that carry a variety of men's sunglasses. If you are looking for name brands, be sure to shop from a creditable location so that the sunglasses are authentic. Well-known retailers such as Dillards, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue and name-brand websites carry popular men's sunglasses (see Resources below). Some examples of current popular brands are Ray Ban, Prada, Michael Kors, Gucci and Christian Dior.

3. Look for styles and colors that are tame and neutral if you are unsure of his style. Not necessarily boring, but no bright colors or lenses. Black, brown or gray are usually safe colors. Name-brand sunglasses usually carry this quality anyway, and remember that most name-brand sunglasses will have the company's brand somewhere on the frame. Sometimes the brand is labeled on the outside of the frame, and sometimes it will be on the inside.

4. Choose the style of the frames. Opt for something with a medium frame if you are unsure of his taste. Remember that name brands carry a variety of styles, which include different-sized frames. Also, the frames may be made of plastic or of metal. Metal will usually be more durable, although most metal frames will usually be smaller in size. Notice that the frames may have a sleek fit that fits the face from ear to ear. This is called a wraparound frame. Unlike the regular frames that sit on the nose and leave space between the lens and ear, the wraparound fits closer to the face and has a uniform, sleek fit.

5. Choose a medium-sized lens. Try to avoid anything too small or too large if you are unsure of his tastes. Most name-brand sunglasses offer UV protection and do not cause glare. Amber-colored lenses are one of the most popular colored lens. Mirror-tinted lenses limit the amount of light that enters your eyes, and there are lenses that change the level of their darkness depending on the amount of light that goes through them.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask the sales clerk what style is currently popular with men.

• If you are buying name-brand sunglasses, be sure the dealer provides papers proving its authenticity.

Resources

• Sunglasses for Men