Dudes Love Sunglasses: These Will Give You Total Specs Appeal

We blame Tom Cruise for at least 3 of these.

BY: Patrick Varone
Update: March 16, 2024

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While you’re protecting your eyes from that pesky sun, you might as well look good at the same time. From Aviators and Wayfarer to Ray Ban and Oakley we’ve got you covered.

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The Best Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses, $171
The Trendiest Sunglasses: Shwood Wood Polarized Sunglasses, $139
The Cheap Pick: Warby Parker Acetate Walnut Tortoise Sunglasses, $95

Sunglasses are like shoes, you don’t just own one pair. Some sunglasses are perfect to sport with your work attire (yawn), others are more casual when you’re hitting up the beach, and some are a must-have when you’re just trying to make a statement. This season we’re still digging all the retro-inspired frames and are pumped that wooden shades are making another comeback.

Tips For Choosing Sunglasses Based on the Shape of Your Face

Choosing sunglasses that actually fit your face properly doesn’t have to be rocket science. Here’s a quick cheat sheet we’ve come up with to help you pick out the best sunglasses for your particular face shape:

Oval Face: Most sunglasses styles suit oval faces, but aviators or geometric frames can accentuate your features.
Round Face: Opt for angular frames like rectangular or square shapes to add definition.
Square Face: Round or oval frames soften angular features, while aviators or cat-eye styles can complement your face shape.
Heart Face: Look for bottom-heavy frames like aviators or cat-eye styles to balance your wider forehead.
Diamond Face: Choose sunglasses with gentle curves or rimless frames to highlight your cheekbones and soften your angular features.

Ray-Ban Classic Aviator Sunglasses

Year after year, Ray-Ban always makes our #1 pick because they’re classic, always in style, and work so well with just about any face shape. These in particular come in black, which gives it a sharper and edgier look. They’re currently one of the top sellers on Amazon, with more than 7,700 customer reviews, in which 80% of customers rated them 5-stars (out of 5).

Editor’s Tip: These really are perfect for just about any face shape and they’re unisex. They currently have more than 16 different color combos to try, so if black on black isn’t your jam there’s probably something else you’ll love.

Shwood Canby Wood Sunglasses

Our 2nd runner up is the famous wooden sunglasses from Shwood. Yep, they’re really wood and still super comfortable on your face. These are a walnut/grey mix and actually handcrafted, so they’re a bit on the pricier side but you certainly get what you pay for. Believe it or not, these end up being quite the conversation piece!

Editor’s Tip: Do not use any harsh chemicals when cleaning the wood. Simply a soft cloth, with a little warm water, and some light soap (if needed).

Sutton Walnut Tortoise

From the folks that brought you some of the most affordable and stylish eyeglasses – Warby Parker is at it again and this time they’re taking over the sunglass space. These Kennedy-adjacent stunners come in a trendy walnut-tortoise color and the lenses not only protect you 100% from UV rays, but the lenses are also totally scratch resistant too.

Editor’s Tip: At $95 you can’t beat the price – but spend a little extra and have your eyeglass prescription added to these and you’ll be able to see even better without having to keep swapping glasses.

Oakley Holbrook Polarized Sunglasses

Of course we had to add Oakley to our list and you know you’ll get the best price when picking them up from SunglassHut. These, in particular, are super sporty, have an eye-catching blue lens, and a really cool metal frame. You can also snag these in options like black/grey, black/silver, black/green, and more.

Ray-Ban Gold Aviators

Yep, Ray-Ban made our list for the second time. But can you blame us? There’s nothing more classic than their gold option. But now they have more gold combos to choose from than ever before like gold and green, gold and black, gold and brown, and so much more.

Editor’s Tip: You can actually design your own online via SunglassHut (follow the link above) so you can get exactly what you want. It’s actually pretty fun.

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Patrick Varone

Patrick is one of the founding members of Brostrick.com, starting back in 2014. Since then he still runs the show around here, focusing on men's style and grooming trends, fun product reviews and the occasional gift guide or two. That's 10 years of experience and counting! Some of Patrick's writing can be found on BestProducts.com, Trendsicle, and Giftsicle.com. Read full bio.

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