Summertime is the time to hit the beach and bask in the sun. It is also time to think about giving some protection to your eyes. Buying a pair of sunglasses should be enough protection, but the problem is that most people know very little when it comes to choosing the right one. There are innumerable choices in stores- big and small, round, oval and square, and more colors than you think. In addition, there is also the matter of protection from UV and how much you want to spend.
There are few things that you want from sunglasses. You want a pair that you can afford, but you also want it to be stylish, protective, and comfortable. However, you have to prioritize each of these four aspects.
Budget: This should come last, but if you have monetary constraints, you need to consider this before anything else. It’s no use running up your credit card bill simply because you want the best sunglasses. The good thing is that there are numerous impressive products that are not very expensive. You may want designer labels within your budget, but as they say, what is in a name? The new, lesser known brands that are hitting the market these days are equally good. In fact, if you are on a tight budget, you would do well if you do a bit of research. New brands trying to establish themselves in the market offer good value for money.
Protection: While shopping for sunglasses, the first thing that you need to understand is that you are not buying a frame fitted with colored a windowpane. The lens in sunglasses is a technical product meant to protect your eyes. There are three types of protection that you have to choose from. The first is the lowest level of protection, which is a simple colored lens.
The darker the color tone, the more comfortable you will feel in bright sunlight. However, that is not the end all of protection. A good pair of sunglasses should provide protection from UV rays. The ultimate in eye protection is polarized lenses. These lenses have an extra layer for protection against sunlight that reflects wet and other reflective surfaces.
Comfort: You will be wearing your sunglasses for long periods. Unless they are comfortable, there is no use in wearing them. The difficult part, however, is how to ascertain comfort. Trying it on in a store for a couple of minutes is no guarantee. It is here that known brands and designer labels play a big role.
Style: There is a difference between fashion and style. Fashion changes, but style is eternal. You may think that only high-end designer sunglasses are stylish, but this isn’t so. Even new brands are known to manufacture highly stylish sunglasses that complement your personality.
Durability: As a general rule, metal frames are light weight and need to be handled with care, but are more stylish and eternally fashionable. Other materials are long lasting and trendy as well.
The bottom line is that there are countless options, and you can get comfortable, protective, and stylish sunglasses for summer months within your budget.