20 Aviator Sunglasses That'll Make You Look Cool as Hell All Summer Long

Everyone looks cooler in sunglasses. That's just a fact of life. And while you could hunt down one of the many, many options on the market that might work for your face and personal style, there's also an easy cheat code for folks who just want a guaranteed good thing: Buy a pair of aviators. They're as classic as they come, with almost century-long history, but they're far from dated. In fact, they've achieved that rare feat and become genuinely timeless.

That staying power comes via a couple different factors. First, there's the whole "worn by daredevil pilots at the dawn of aviation" thing. That's pretty cool. Then there's the already-discussed flattering shape. Big points for that. But, not to complicate things too much, it's not just the one shape. Sure, you've got your standard, teardrop-lens-and-metal-frame aviators—but you've also got squared-off versions and retro acetate versions and all kinds of other riffs on the aviator style. All of them tend to look great on a wide variety of face shapes, so it just comes down to what suits your fancy. Start with any of the options on this list and you'll be in good shape.