Sunglasses that work well with a Fedora?

[1911 Man]

Also not very classic, but I like these Ray Ban Highstreets

 

[Ordinary Guy]

These are not vintage but I was a bit surprised at how they looked with a Panama ..

 

[insomniac]

A few questions:

Should the color of the shades match the hat? I have charcoal and brown (acorn or fawn depending on the site) fedoras, and was wondering if I should wear amber shades with the brown hat and black with the charcoal?

I was thinking about aviators, though I do like the 'wraparound' - not because of the style but because it blocks the sun better. Are there more classic shades that would meet this criteria?

 

[danofarlington]

These are not vintage but I was a bit surprised at how they looked with a Panama ..

That's a good one. Keep it.

 

[danofarlington]

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To be fair, I found the sunglasses on the ground.

Good for you. A fine combo.

 

[T Rick]

Great lookin' shades guys!

A few questions:

Should the color of the shades match the hat? I have charcoal and brown (acorn or fawn depending on the site) fedoras, and was wondering if I should wear amber shades with the brown hat and black with the charcoal?

I was thinking about aviators, though I do like the 'wraparound' - not because of the style but because it blocks the sun better. Are there more classic shades that would meet this criteria?

I don't think it necessary. I've worn my tortoise Wayfarers (brown lens) with blue, green, tan and gray Fedoras with no issue at all. Looks great with everything IMO.

 

[Edward]

Tortoiseshell were good enough for Jake Blues..... (few people notice that detail, but only Elwood wore black Wayfarers - Jake's were tortie).

 

[Joshbru3]

Me in my Rayban Aviators

 

[Slim Tim]

I wear round shade with my fedora, if only because I want to be different.

They're actually a shaded version of my regular glasses, I ordered them from the same place.

 

[MisterCairo]

I came across this site while looking for sunglasses generally. I have never ordered from them, but they appear to have vintage pairs, often from estates:

http://www.vintagesunglassesshop.com/speed_shopping.html

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Not to get off topic but is that a Grand Marquis you're riding in? Towncar maybe?

Me in my Rayban Aviators

 

[Joshbru3]

Not to get off topic but is that a Grand Marquis you're riding in? Towncar maybe?

Its a Grand Marquis.

 

[KyleK]

For those who appreciate great optics and have big wallets - Check out Maui Jim Cat III's for a Wayfarer inspired look. Pau Hana's look nice, too.

 

[KILO NOVEMBER]

I like these ...

I bought these several years ago and I am pleased with the look.

Black Owls from Focusers

 

[Ordinary Guy]

OK, Thanks to Buler, I not only checked out Wayfarers but also Persol, not to mention a few other brands but the two mentioned above gathered the bulk of my attention...

I finally decided on this one from Persol.....

Of course I had to have the Polarized Tortise colored ones .

 

[hatophile]

I like these. Sorry for the scary picture.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Original Ray Ban Wayfarers. Tortoise. Nuff said.

Completely agree with Chinaski--these have been my only (prescription) sunglasses and work quite well with my fedoras and my panama.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Since starting this thread, I settled on the light tortoise Wayfarers with brown G15 lenses.

Fantastic look, T Rick--great combo of shades and fedora!

 

[T Rick]

Fantastic look, T Rick--great combo of shades and fedora!

Thanks!

Completely agree with Chinaski--these have been my only (prescription) sunglasses and work quite well with my fedoras and my panama.

I agree completely, those are what I ended up buying (light tortoise, brown lens). But with a Beret, I have finally found the perfect situation for these Bolle sunglasses I've had for a couple if years but hardly worn.

http://www.fototime.com/9321FF35CD1D51E/standard.jpg

 

[johnnycanuck]

Just got a new pair and decided to revive this thread.


Love my Wayfarer. First pair of prescription sunglasses back in 96 was Wayfarer and here I am 20 years later with (roughly) the same glasses. The tortoise shell at the bottom are a second pair I bought back in 96 when I wore contact lenses from time to time. The middle pair is from roughly 07 from lenscrafters. I hate those guys. You can see how banged up they are. Polarizing is just a film stuck to the actual lenz. The top ones are my new “New Wayfarer”. I ended up going to Costco (family of 6 with one income, need to save money where you can) and was dreading choosing some x name brand of sunglasses. But was overjoyed when I discovered they carried Ray Ban and Wayfareres. Not the classic but a bit of a modern twist to them. Honestly they seem like a combination of Wayfarer and Predator 2. I Like them all the same.

Let me know what you think? Lets see your sunglasses?

Johnny