Yahoo Lifestyle20 Aviator Sunglasses That'll Make You Look Cool as Hell All Summer Long
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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.
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The Commando 2.0 Aviator Sunglasses
Privé Revaux
priverevaux.com
$39.95
Aviators so affordable that it won't be the end of the world if you wind up sitting on them by accident, but so good looking it'd still be a huge bummer if you did.
priverevaux.com - 3/21
Hight Key Micro Aviator Sunglasses
Quay Australia
quayaustralia.com
$75.00
Matte black frames with purplr flash lenses offer a nice balance of shine and texture.
quayaustralia.com - 4/21
Warby Parker Abe Aviator Sunglasses
Warby Parker
warbyparker.com
$145.00
We promised ourselves we wouldn't make a "hip to be square" joke here...
warbyparker.com - 5/21
Gold & Brown Aviator Sunglasses
Chimi
ssense.com
$145.00
Chimi is a Stockholm-based label that believes in a less-is-more philosophy, offering sleek eyewear that'll give your fit a golden touch.
ssense.com - 6/21
Hexcelled 59mm Aviator Sunglasses
Grey Ant
nordstrom.com
$180.00
Wild and wonderful are the best way to describe the styles offered by Grey Ant. The brand is celebrated for its unique frames and interesting colorways. And here's proof of that sentiment.
nordstrom.com - 7/21
RB3025 Classic Aviator Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
amazon.com
$170.40
Arguably the one pair of aviators against which all others are judged. And with good reason.
amazon.com - 8/21
Aviator Polarized Sunglasses
Carrera Eyewear
nordstrom.com
$215.00
For every guy who's ever watched an old Italian heist movie and desperately wanted to emulate the lovable rogues pulling it off.
nordstrom.com - 9/21
649 Original Sunglasses
persol.com - 10/21
Linea Rossa 52WS 61MM Pilot Sunglasses
saksfifthavenue.com - 11/21
Maui Flex PolarizedPlus2 56mm Aviator Sunglasses
Maui Jim
nordstrom.com
$329.99
Maui Jim makes some damn good glasses for the beach—and everywhere else. The shades of brown on this pair gives 'em a nice throwback appeal, too.
nordstrom.com - 12/21
Aviator Sunglasses
Randolph Engineering
randolphusa.com
$249.00
Two hundred steps: that's what it takes for Randolph Engineering to build is signature aviator sunglasses, created to military specifications, which means they are as heavy-duty as it gets.
randolphusa.com - 13/21
Silver & Yellow Kujo Sunglasses
Gentle Monster
ssense.com
$280.00
Like Grey Ant, trust that Gentle Monster will bring something unexpected to classic styles, consistently pushing boundaries is the eyewear space. Case in point: these yellow-tinted sunglasses with a unique frame.
ssense.com - 14/21
Aviator Sunglasses
Salvatore Ferragamo
ferragamo.com
$320.00
Styles that imbue la dolce vita—that's what Milanese label Salvatore Ferragamo does best. And these honey-hued aviator sunglasses are no departure from the (very stylish) sweet spot.
ferragamo.com - 15/21
Avaitor Sunglasses
Off-White
farfetch.com
$343.00
A little geometry in the front, a lot of attitude at the temples, and cool all around. Yep, it's a creation straight from the Off-White brain trust.
farfetch.com - 16/21
San Miguel Sun
Garrett Leight California Optical
garrettleight.com
$390.00
A little less exaggerated of a shape matches with a rich colorway that looks like how standing in front of a beachside sunset feels.
garrettleight.com - 17/21
Raoul 62MM Aviator Sunglasses
Tom Ford
saksfifthavenue.com
$395.00
Of course Tom Ford, wearer of excellent glasses, makes a fantastic pair of acetate aviators.
saksfifthavenue.com - 18/21
Aviator-Style Tortoiseshell Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses
Dior Eyewear
mrporter.com
$450.00
Looking for big, bold aviators with a '70s vibe? Dior's new eyewear collection—which includes this style, made of gold-tone metal and tortoiseshell acetate—fits that description perfectly.
mrporter.com - 19/21
60mm Titanium Polarized Sunglasses
Salt
nordstrom.com
$460.00
Premium sunglasses come at, well...a premium, price-wise. But Salt's wares are so well made, you'll realize it's worth it.
nordstrom.com - 20/21
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Benedict 59 Aviator Sunglasses
Oliver Peoples
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
$477.00
These gradient aviators come from Oliver Peoples, a standard-bearer of high-end eyewear for decades. There's a good reason the brand has been doing it so long: It delivers an exceptional product.
https://www.neimanmarcus.com
