Generally, classic frames work pretty well. Wayfarers and Caravans (my choice) especially so. If you're even thinking of Oakleys, put them down and back away.

 

Generally, classic frames work pretty well. Wayfarers and Caravans (my choice) especially so. If you're even thinking of Oakleys, put them down and back away.

Funny you should say that. I actually wear Oakleys, even with my suit, but they're the SI (Military/Police Issue) Fives 2.0 (see link below). They're kind of like Oakley's version of Wayfarers for smaller faces and, because they're for military issue, there is no word "Oakley" on the nose and the "O" on the earpiece is subdued grey. I would not, however, wear most models of Oakleys with suits.

https://www.armedforcesmcss.us/cart.php?target=product&product_id=1365&category_id=165

 

Aviators -- but those are the only sunglasses I own, period.

I think the general thought is that plastic sporty frames look bad with suits.

 

I have two pairs - one is a wrap-around style. I leave that one home when I'm in a suit - not because of the look, but because it doesn't fit in my pocket.

 

I have basically two pairs of shades I wear with dressier clothing:



and a pair similar to this (can't find the exact ones right now):


Depending on my suit, my mood, the weather, or any other number of things, I grab one of these two. I'd say the WFs get more use in the winter and the wire frames get more use in the summer, but they both make appearances year-round.

 

Aviators -- but those are the only sunglasses I own, period.

I think the general thought is that plastic/sporty frames look bad with suits.

I agree that aviators are a good, classic choice for the American man. Unfortunately, I have a fairly small and narrow face, so even smaller versions of aviators tend to make me look cartoonish.

 

Unfortunate; they have a good amount of coverage from the sun. I used to wear those trendy narrow frames in middle school, but they would always let in sunlight from the top.

 

Vintage turtle wayfarers. Like these



basically anything classic will work nicely. No reflecting lenses, weird colours or sporty frames.

 

Persol.

 

Mostly Wayfarers (the newer version), the somewhat rounder frame fits my face a lot better than the old one.

 

Yeah I have a pair of Persol Aviator style that look good. I'm also looking at getting a pair of Ray-Ban 2132. They are "new wayfarers" which have a smaller frame and don't lean out on your face. If you can find a pair of Ray-Ban 2132 in Tortoise or Black you will be set with a nice fitting classic pair of shades. They also come in 55mm and 52mm so if you have a small face you will be good to go. I also love the Oakley Fives, they are classically styled with a modern update, they fit well and look well. I had some until my dog ate them and I bought the Persols

 

I wore gold 1950s Ray Ban aviators today with mirrored lenses.

Love them!

 

Persol.

Word. :aportnoy:

 

Wire-framed round-lenses glasses with dark prescription lenses. Since i wear spectacles, I can't just grab sunglasses OTR; since I have to get lenses made anyway, I just pick frames I like and have dark polarized lenses put in.

 

Clubmasters.

 

Clubmasters.

Probably one of THE classiest frames ever... too bad they just don't sit well on me... damn it

 

Clubmasters.

ditto.

 

The ones that fit on my glasses.

 

Those which suit me , the clothes are little relevant.

 

+1 on the Ray Ban Aviators.

 

American Optical Original Pilots (aviators), they fold flat and have very good coverage. I believe they come in black frame also

 

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:aportnoy:ABSOLUTELY!!!:aportnoy:

I have the 714's pictured above on McQueen. They are my go to shades. I also have the following from Persol:
649's - brown tortoise
2849S's - black (Similar to what Bond is wearing but larger lens.)

Persol is by far my favorite SG brand.

I also own Ray-ban in the following styles:
Wayfarers - brown tortoise
Wayfarers - black
Aviators

I prefer classic styling when it comes to eye wear. I must say they all add flavor to any suit.

 

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I have those in black. They look very nice but they're not too comfortable so they don't get worn much. I've been trying to find something similar that fits better but no luck yet.

 

I have the exact Wayfarers in the earlier post, and think they're great. I do also really like Persols. Pretty much "classic" sunglasses fit in, not too sure about Gargoyles or more funky Oakleys, but if I saw someone wearing them it probably wouldn't bother me.

 

+1 to all Persol recommendations. They look really bad ass with a suit. especially 649s.