I wear sunglasses in almost all my pictures (they let me not worry about having my eyes closed in a great shot!), but I hardly ever write about them. It’s not that I think that Sunnies (what the cool kids call sunglasses) aren’t a must have fashion accessory, but just that they are such a basic for me that I often don’t think too much about them.
Yes, that is a bit of a contridiction.
I do think about the sunglasses for each shoot- and each in real life outfit. From color to shape to function, I’m thoughtful and intentional about which sunglasses I wear. They matter.
Some people will tell you that you shouldn’t spend too much on sunglasses (they get lost and broken way too easily). Ironically- the only pairs I’ve ever lost or broken have been less expensive (and I was still upset about them). My sunglasses collection has a little bit of everything- cheap ones, designer ones, free ones from sporting events. And I love them all.
My advice for adding to your own Sunnies collection? A mix. Low to high. All the colors. All the shapes. Pairs to keep in your car. Pairs you don’t mind losing in the ocean. Pairs you’re careful with. I have a bit of each, and I have to say that adding the special pair of sunglasses to my outfits is one of my joys.
And the great part? All of these kinds of sunglasses you can find all sorts of places, from gas stations to designer boutiques. (Though my biggest tips of all? If you love designer Sunnies consider buying them resale or vintage. You can get the pairs you love at a price you’ll also love!)
Below I’ve linked some of my current favorite Sunnies for all of your outfit needs (and bonus, a couple of sunglasses chains so you won’t loose them!)
Happy shopping!
Xo RA
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