How to be Shady
April 23rd, 2008 | Published in Uncategorized | 3 Comments
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by JayGee
I know what you’re thinking. And truth be told, I probably could give you advice on that too. But I am actually here to give you advice about sunglasses.
Caveat: If you’re one of those people who have a drawer full of single gloves, 1/2 of a pair of socks, lose and/or are rough on accessories, stop reading right now!! This post is strictly for the grown and sexy – not the grown, sexy, clumsy and forgetful.
Much like any other part of your wardrobe, sunglasses are an investment on your appeal. So if you spend $10 on a pair of shades sold by a short, Korean lady outside of the train / metro / tube (pick one), then you are NOT demonstrating high value! If you show up to a park barbecue and you wear cheap-looking, scratched up or ill-fitting sunglasses, she will laugh at you! Who is she? The woman you looked at with those damn sunglasses!!
For those of you whom are or are interested in becoming shade wearers, I’d like to give you some advice as to what type of shades to get. Here are my three biggest pieces of advice for shade purchasing:
- Do NOT buy those ridiculous, Men In Black Ray-Bansthat have been around for decades and a fashion faux pas for the last two. You’re not Arnold Schwarzenegger’sstunt double, nor a member of Nino Brown’s gang. And chances are, you don’t walk around in the summer wearing black, so they go with little. It’s ridiculous.
- Second, if you spend the money to buy a nice pair of sunglasses, spend the money to have prescriptions put in them. Price is one of those things that are frustrating when you’re forced to pay it, but well worth it a year down the line when you’re still reaping the benefits. The only excuses you should have for not having prescription in your sunglasses is that you wear contacts or the lens is too big for a prescription. Trust me on this one; I know (sadly).
- Don’t get sunglasses with the name brand in big, bold letters on the side a la Christian Dior. Unless your name is Kanye West, you should never feel obligated to shamelessly promote a company just to prove you have money.
Here are some great Sunglasses I would suggest:
April 24th, 2008 at 1:13 pm (#)
I gotta add one thing to this list:
The MOST important thing is fit. If the shades dont fit your face, they will look horrible regardless of the designer. For example, most people should not be wearing aviators. The height of the lenses makes the glasses look ridiculous on most people. They generally look good on those with larger heads/ faces, that can handle the extra lense.
I see way too many people walking around in $250 sunglasses looking ridiculous. The first rule is always fit. That bargain basement off the rack suit that fits you like a glove (with slight alterations) will always look better than the untailored Armani that fits you like a wool box. Shades are no different.
April 25th, 2008 at 3:14 pm (#)
i get my off street for 5 bills
May 6th, 2008 at 9:31 am (#)
I couldn’t agree more. Sunglasses are just as important as any other accessory…if you care. Hopefully, you do.