10 Best Sunglasses for Men in India 2021 (Ray-Ban, Vogue, and more)

Because sunglasses look captivating, you may forget that the one you like may not suit your face shape. If you haven't paid much attention to your face shape, try to find that out first, and go through our list of the ten best sunglasses for men in India.

Here is a detailed buying guide on the different types of lenses used, how to decide on the shape of the sunglasses, and many more to help you choose the right pair that fulfills all your needs.

The most common lenses found on sunglasses are photochromic, polarized, mirrored, and UV coated. A polarized lens reduces glare from reflective surfaces like mirrors, water surfaces, and shiny vehicle exteriors. You can wear them while you are outdoors or while driving.

Mirrored lenses reduce glare by reflecting excess light, but they are not as good as polarized ones, which blocks light. A photochromic lens or an adaptive lens changes color when exposed to sunlight. The amount of light entering your eyes will diminish, thus keeping them comfortable. This type of lens also blocks a good amount of UV rays but shouldn't be considered an alternative to UV coated lenses.

For complete protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun, look for UV coated lenses. If a sunglass mentions 100% UV protection or UV 400 protection, it means the lenses filter out UVA (Ultraviolet A) and UVB (Ultraviolet B) rays, which are ultraviolet rays that can cause skin aging and burning.

When it comes to the lens build material, the popular ones are glass, plastic, polycarbonate, and polyurethane. Glass is a thing of the past now, but if you come across one, remember that they are comparatively heavy, expensive, and damages easily. 

Plastic lenses are lightweight and durable, but materials like polycarbonate and polyurethane make the lenses ten times impact-resistant and lightweight. If you are shopping for sports sunglasses, it's best to go for polycarbonate lenses for the reasons mentioned above.

You can find patented lens technologies by top eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. Plutonite, a patented polycarbonate lens type by Oakley, offers 100% UV protection. The Green Classic G-15 by Ray-Ban are green-colored lenses that block 85% of light, keeping your eyes energetic during summer.

Not every frame style suits a particular face shape. Go through the details below to find out which style of sunglasses accentuates your face.

• Aviators: Rectangle, Round, Square, Inverted triangle, Heart, Triangle, Oval
• Wayfarer: Rectangle, Square, Inverted triangle, Oval
• Browline: Rectangle, Square, Triangle, Oval
• Round: Rectangle, Square, Inverted triangle
• Oval: Rectangle, Square, Triangle
• Geometric: Rectangle, Inverted Triangle, Heart, Triangle, Oval
• Wrap-around: Rectangle, Round, Square, Inverted triangle, Heart, Triangle, Oval
• Square: Round, Inverted triangle, Oval
• Oversized: Not fit for men

Let's talk about durability first. Acetate and metal are the most common materials used to make frames. Acetate is a plastic material that is flexible and extremely lightweight. Sunglasses made with acetate are comparatively lower priced than metal ones. If you have a history of skin allergies from wearing metal sunglasses, try acetate ones as they are hypoallergenic.

Metal sunglasses may be made from stainless steel, titanium, or beryllium. They make the sunglasses heavy, so you will only find thin-framed ones. Companies rarely mention the actual material used for making metal sunglasses. But keep the following information in mind.

Beryllium has a steel gray color and is lightweight. It doesn't corrode or tarnish easily, so you can comfortably wear it to beaches. Titanium is strong, flexible, resistant to corrosion, and hypoallergenic. Stainless steel is also corrosion-resistant, strong, and much more affordable than titanium, but heavier. 

Prescription sunglasses are also available for people who need optical lenses. You can choose any frame of your choice and get polarized, UV coated, mirrored lenses fitted onto them. But the factor you have to consider is the thickness of the frame.

Usually, metal frames are thin, and plastic ones are thick. Frame styles like aviators are metal build. If you need strong prescription lenses, the thin metal frames may not be able to hold them firmly. Modern frame styles like the wayfarer will come to your rescue in such situations, with their thick frames.

The frame material, lens tint, and lens coating play a major role in highlighting your fashion sense. Aviators and wayfarers go well with any type of outfit, including tuxedos, beachwear, denim, or leather jackets. Round and oval sunglasses suit outfits with floral designs on them, and geometric shapes match well with casual wear.

Wrap-around sunglasses are a type that doesn't allow sunlight to enter your eyes through the sides. You can wear them while riding, cycling, driving, or fishing. Browlines are more formal looking and can be worn with suits and denim jackets to office parties.

Consider mirrored and tinted (colored) glasses for casual wear. If the outfit you want to wear is green, try going for tints that are lighter or darker shades of green. No matter which tints you choose, a black outfit will match them perfectly, and gray goes well with any outfit regardless of its color.

Remember that these ideas are meant to give you a hint about how to match your sunglasses to your outfit. Most importantly, your face shape should be taken into consideration while shopping for sunglasses.

Having trouble finding the right pair of sunglasses based on your face shape? There is more than one way of deciding which style fits you. This guy in the video will explain things differently to help you choose the best sunglasses for you depending on

• Face length
• Face width, and
• Facial features

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In a nutshell, while you are shopping for sunglasses, consider the lens treatments like UV coating and polarization to protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays and glares. It is equally important to choose the frame style depending on your face shape, so your fashion sense will be prominent among the crowd. 

If you want prescription sunglasses, you can get one with any type of lens treatment, color, or frame style. Make a statement by flaunting the best pair you can find.

Author - Arun F Xaviour