About Big Sunglasses
Sunglasses with oversized frames are in style in many designs and colors for men and women. The gigantic sunglasses hide red puffy eyes from lack of sleep and are complementary on various face shapes. Many of the major designers such as Cazal, Christian Dior and Gucci carry a line of the vintage retro 1970s and 1980s large sunglasses.
Oversized Aviator Frames
In the 1930s, the military designed sunglasses for their pilots and dubbed them aviator frames. Soon the military frames were available to the general public. Law enforcement personnel began wearing this face-flattering style and NASA astronauts adopted the aviator frames. The traditional aviator sunglasses sport reflective lenses with a dark metal frame. Modern versions are available in crazy colors and oversized frames.
Big Celebrity Sunglasses
Many celebrities have donned the large frames in styles such as the butterfly shaped pair worn by Dita Von Teese. The latest trend in butterfly frames is an oversized silver or gold metal and amber colored plastic combination. Kim Kardashian was seen in a huge round pair of sunglasses with UV400 to protect her eyes from harmful rays. Twilight celebrity, Ashley Greene chose a flashy 1950s cat-eye pair with oversized lenses.
Large Shield Style
The large shield style frames may be worn over current prescription glasses. The youthful shield style shades are available in animal prints and flashy metal chain styles. This design has a metal chain attached to the top of the frames that may be worn loosely draped in the front or around the neck for convenience.
Colors and Accessories
The oversized metal frames are available in gold, silver and bronze. Big plastic sunglasses are available in blue, purple, white, pink, black, red, green, yellow, brown and not just in solid colors. The extra large frames may be purchased in a wide selection of prints from snakeskin and cheetah to floral prints studded with rhinestones. The large sunglasses should be protected a with fashionable case when not wearing and a visor clip keeps the shades readily available in the car.