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5 Common Mistakes People Make While Buying Sunglasses
Sunglasses are an essential accessory for your wardrobe and your lifestyle. They complement all your outfits and make you look stylish while protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun.
While a good pair of sunglasses will last you for years, a wrong one may cost you more than you like to spend. Keeping that in mind, here’s a list of the common mistakes people make when buying this wardrobe essential so next time you’ll be careful when shopping for your sunglasses.
1.Buying Without Trying
Would you buy clothes without trying them on in the trial room first? I think not. Then why would you not try on sunglasses before swiping your card? People have this false belief that they can buy sunglasses without wearing them first. All sunglasses are different; from their fit to their various shades to their frames. Not taking the time to try on sunglasses may result in you buying a pair which doesn’t suit your face shape or worse, is uncomfortable to wear.
Therefore, it’s important to try on sunglasses, to find the one which suits, and fits you perfectly instead of picking a random glare and finalizing it.
2.Mistaking Expensive For Durable
Expensive sunglasses don’t translate to good quality sunglasses. Make sure you get your money’s worth and that you aren’t wasting away your hard-earned money on the name of a designer brand. Inspect the frame’s durability aspects, like the material quality of their frame and glass.
Don’t be tricked by the price tag because you can get long-lasting and durable frames in the affordable range too. Do your research instead of burning a hole in your pocket for the sake of quality sunglasses.
3. Sunglasses Don’t Fit Your Lifestyle
If your lifestyle doesn’t demand a specific style of sunglasses, then consider yourself lucky. Because if you are a parent or have an active or a rigid 9 to 5 lifestyle, you will need more than one pair of shade and in different styles.
You can’t attend a formal business meeting while wearing bright colored or tiny sunglasses, even if they are all the rage now. Think about the daily activities you engage in while wearing your sunglasses and consider if that pair functions well with it.
4. Not Considering Face Shape And Frame Size
Your face shape matters a lot when buying sunglasses. There are many sunglasses that aren’t built for certain face shapes. Just like face shapes, sunglass frames are distinct too, so try as many pairs as you can and see what compliments you best. For instance, a round frame on a round face will only intensify the roundness of the face. Thus, square or rectangular frames are suggested for round-shaped faces as they balance the roundness by making the face appear longer and slimmer.
Similarly, the frame sizes of the sunglasses vary too and must be carefully considered. A majority of sunglasses come with measurements inside the frame to give you an idea of their fit. These measurements come in handy when you’re making a purchase online. As a general rule, the frame’s overall width should roughly fit the broadest part of your face.
5.Confusing Polarised Frames For UV Protected Frames
This is the biggest misconception people have regarding frames. So, let me break it to you, a pair of polarised sunglasses aren’t UV protected and won’t guard the delicate area of your eyes against the harsh sun rays. Polarised sunglasses only filter the sharp glares caused by the sun and minimises the effects of reflected light allowing you to see clearly.
If you spend a lot of time in the sun or travel in the daylight, polarised sunglasses won’t suffice your lifestyle. UV protected and polarised sunglasses will provide the protection necessary for your eyes. So always check the details and the product description of your chosen sunglasses before the purchase.
Harper Harrison is a reporter for The Hear UP. Harper got an internship at the NPR and worked as a reporter and producer. harper has also worked as a reporter for the Medium. Harper covers health and science for The Hear UP.
