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The Iconic Wayfarer Shape

First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the classic look before taking it XL. The familiar Wayfarer’s frame was designed by Ray-Ban designer Raymond Stegeman in 1952. Initially, the glasses had a slight cat-eye shape before quickly evolving into the unmistakable trapezoid outline well known and beloved today. 


Their mid-century modern vibe made the style an instant hit. ray ban aviator classic rb3025 They were donned by both eminently cool and counterculture celebrities, such as Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, and James Dean. After a lull in popularity in the 1970s, their starring roles in the movies The Blues Brothers and Risky Business in the 1980s brought them back from the brink of obscurity and they’ve since become a timeless accessory. Today, you can get your hands on Classic Wayfarers or New Wayfarers, which have a slightly more streamlined silhouette.


Go For a Larger Eye Size

The eye size of glasses (sunglasses or regular) is the cheap ray bans sunglasses uk sale measurement of the lens frame from the temple across to the bridge. The eye size is measured in millimeters, with the number generally found on the inside of the earpiece or bridge. It’s a two digit number between 42 and 60, with 42 being the smallest and 60 the largest. To get an oversized sunglasses look, opt for a pair closer to 60 and the overall lens frames will be bigger, giving you the mod, larger-than-life look. This is a tactic that works for both men and women, and it easy to achieve with the unisex Ray-Ban Wayfarers.


A Wayfarer By Another Name

The long-lasting and well-earned popularity of Wayfarers sunglasses has inspired many glasses styles by other designers that are similar in geometry to the original, but are not Ray-Bans. To get the look, with a slightly different vibe, choose extra large sunglasses with a trapezoid shape and thick curved arms. These Smith Lowdown XL sunglasses for men are a good example of the oversized look. ÂYou should delete all of this text and replace it with text of your own. You can modify any text on your page with the Text formatting tools at the top of the page. To add other content, use the Media and Add-ons tabs. If you'd like to change your style template click on Styles. To add or remove pages use the Pages tab.