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Introduction
Most people would rightly state that neglecting sunglasses when the Autumn/Winter season arrives is a given.
I’m not going to bore you with the Health facts which arise from UV rays in fact still being extremely strong in the winter, and the reflection off surfaces such as snow or ice also having a huge effect on your eyes (I’m boring you already aren’t I?). But I’ll let you in on the little secret that they still have the same importance for eye protection as they do in the Summer.
In this [hopefully not already dismissed by the unwilling] article, I’m going to highlight the key sunglasses for AW10 and why they still should be one of the most popular accessories in your arsenal.
Styles
The choice is – as with many – endless and to the unsuspecting, daunting.
Sometimes I believe the range of styles is too wide and people find themselves struggling to find what best suits them. Then they find FashionBeans and it’s a whole new playing field.
As for popular styles this season, they, as expected, have carried over from the SS months. Think wayfarers, aviators, even clubmasters and then some. Although when it comes to winter I personally believe you can err towards the bigger of frames; sticking to the fundamentals is still key.
Some people stay away from sunglasses all year round, shouting statements such as “Sunglasses don’t suit me” or “my heads to big for sunglasses” won’t wash here. Just because they’re optional, where as trousers or shoes are not, does not mean for an easy dismissal.
Sunglasses do suit you so I’ll offer the same advice FashionBeans Assistant Editor Luke gives to the smoker in-quittal… man up.
You took the effort to find out your shoe size and now that number serves you well. Equally, it’s just about finding the right sunglasses for your face structure, which is something Luke tackled back in the summer [perhaps with a bit more tact than the above?]
Summer Wardrobe Essentials: Sunglasses Guide
Sunglasses for A/W 10
Implementing them into your look
Now the good thing with accessories and sunglasses is they’re simply an addition to your overall look and wardrobe persona. They’re a personal touch and a way of adding individuality to a trend.
Sunglasses are still featured in Autumn/Winter trends across the fashion board. Topman having implemented Wayfarers into their latest trend “Contemporary Punk”, prove the fact that sunglasses still hold their weight past the summer season.
Sunglasses look good all year round providing they’re worn well. It is important to remember that they are an accessory, an addition to your overall look, not the ‘be all – end all’ and the pit stop of your wardrobe.
Your main focus should be on every other piece of clothing you’re wearing, allowing your chosen sunglasses to add a personal touch to your look. It may be a good idea to carry yourself with some sensibility and stay away from overtly dark lenses, but it’s all about gauging how much ‘winter sun’ you anticipate; and how close you anticipate that lamppost is.
One combination I personally love is wearing them alongside a chunky scarf. These are two accessories, which logically contrast each other, but work extremely well together!
Lookbook Inspiration
(I haven’t added snow/ice into these photos! Honest!…)
A shady end
By now you should be nudged towards some educational effort. Sunglasses really aren’t a one-season trick-pony accessory-trend; they serve the same purpose of looking stylish all year round.
Any given bible of style found here on FashionBeans will bring about new ideas and create inspiration in even the most dismissive of men. So as we end, lets get started:
- Are Sunglasses in winter necessary?
- Can you pull them off without looking pretentious?
- How many of you actually use them? And not just on those really bright once in blue moon winter mornings.
- How do you use them in your winter outfits?
- What other winter accessories do you pair them with?
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I would wear in winter but sunglasses don’t suit me ;)
nice article
Great article! It’s a very good point as well, I often find myself completely blinded by the snow, and I think adding sunglasses into your outfit adds confidence, I’ve seen a lot of celebrities wearing sunglasses regardless of weather!
@Lewis: Yes I agree, celebrities love to do this, although I think a lot of them reckons it adds to their aura.
Everyone else: Please don’t mistake wearing sunglasses in Winter as wearing them indoors, at clubs, or any other time when you will end up looking ridiculous and a try hard!
Is there an article on the site about what sunglasses-type suits a certain face-form? I couldn’t find one! I am also one of the guys claiming that sunglasses in general don’t fit them :P Can you help out?
These is actually a link above Sebastian to our first sunglasses guide which you can find here: http://www.fashionbeans.com/mens-look-books/summer-wardrobe-essentials-sunglasses-guide/
Hope this helps :)
Sunglasses at winter is great! Also I love seeing a picture of me on this blog. :-)
You don’t wear sunglasses in the winter, unless you’re a complete douchebag. You don’t get blinded by the snow, like you do by the sun. It just look ridiculous. End of story.
Thanks for the feedback guys! Its appreciated! Any questions you have just ask…
Niklas your a stylish dude :)
I feel pretentious wearing them in the summer, let alone daring them in the winter! But if I was brave enough, those Spitfire Babet Round Lens Sunglasses look pretty snazzy indeed.
Sunglasses aren’t seasonal so i cannot for the life of me understand why some people would find it odd you wear them in the winter? The clue is in the name “SUN”glasses, last time i checked the sun rises in Winter too and being lower in the sky can be very strong.
What I don’t understand is how violent emil is being towards sunglasses in the winter, I’m sure people will still think he is a douchebag with sunglasses or sans.
The second thing I don’t understand is having to make excuses for practicality, a benefit is a benefit, wrong?
I always wear sunglasses when it is sunny, and cold, because they also prevent my eyeballs from getting all red and bleary with strong cold winds.
Some of us are very sensitive to glare (I’ve often suffered after walking along a wet road in bright sunlight) and it can be worse at this time of year. So this is a good idea. I’ve long had the problem of what to do in winter as well as the general problem of appropriate looking eyewear. For some reason, it’s most difficult when dressed formally. Glasses don’t feel right in a suit, don’t know why.