Sunglasses have the role to protect our eyes from harmful solar rays. Esthetically they are accessories which deserve special attention when we come to choose them. First it is necessary to adequate them to the activities for which we´ll be wearing them, since there is different illumination and protection for sports, leisure or work.

For outdoor activities, sunglasses are a compulsory item. Cycling, skiing, sailing and other activities of the kind can count on industry technology, which offers light glasses with special lenses and appropriate adjusts, like straps and other apparatus to make exercising more comfortable and safe.

On a daily basis, if the dress code asks for a suit for example, the sunglasses should follow the same style and keep the elegance. For those who need specs, the rules are still more precise. Sophisticated frames may be chosen according to what you´re wearing. For those who have a handful of options, remember variety is also about colors and shapes. If you go for a casual style, frames may be a little more daring. The sportive ones are favorites among designers, photographers and men who are in love with technology.

Quality x Price
While browsing for sunglasses, stay tuned to their prices. If they´re too cheap, be suspicious! They might not have the protection you need, which is extremely dangerous to your eyesight.

Good lenses should prevent bright sunlight and protect your eyes ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB) and blue light. These damaging solar rays may cause cataracts and degenerative diseases, especially for those who are 60 or older.

The color of the lenses has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the protection, though. Just choose wisely and avoid loss in quality of your eyesight, headaches, watery and itchy eyes, eyestrain and other problems that may arouse.


Which is the best for me?
For each face there are ideal sunglasses. Some might soften the lines of your face, others might highlight them. That is why frames are important when it comes to style. Each type of face deserves a kind of frame that highlights your qualities. When it comes to lenses´ shape, you should consider your face, especially with squared frames. Hair and how tall you are also count and you should pick your sunglasses using the proportion bigger glasses, taller man and vice-versa.



FACE SHAPES

Squared: choose rectangular or round frames to soften the lines of the face.

Round: go for squared frames, since straight lines help refining the lines of the face creating the illusion that it is more angular.

Triangular: give preference to narrow, oval and round frames with shorter bottom.

Oval: is the easiest face shape to combine sunglasses. Go for any of them and you´ll look great.

Long: pick the sportive models or the bigger sized ones, which will make your face look rounder.

Heart-shaped: avoid the ones which emphasize your forehead.



BIOTYPES

Tall: if your face is thin, go for bigger frames. Details are also allowed.

Short: give preference to the smaller ones.

Fat: avoid thick frames, since they will draw attention to your eyes.

Thin: if besides being thin your face is delicate, pick lighter frames, without many details to them.

Blond: go for dark lenses with light or golden frames.

Dark-haired: opt for darker lenses and frames.

African American: choose shades of amber for the lenses and metal or aged frames.

Red-headed: pick lenses and frames in shades of black, bordeaux and red.