Sunglasses that work well with a Fedora?

1911 Man · Mar 26, 2011

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

Ordinary Guy · Mar 26, 2011

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

insomniac · Jun 6, 2011

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 · Jun 7, 2011

Ordinary Guy said:
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 · Jun 7, 2011

Boxytheboxed said:
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To be fair, I found the sunglasses on the ground.

Good for you. A fine combo.

T Rick · Jun 7, 2011

Great lookin' shades guys!

insomniac said:
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 · Jun 7, 2011

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

Joshbru3 · Jun 7, 2011

Me in my Rayban Aviators

Slim Tim · Jun 7, 2011

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 · Jun 7, 2011

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 · Jun 7, 2011

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

Joshbru3 said:
Me in my Rayban Aviators

Joshbru3 · Jun 7, 2011

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

Its a Grand Marquis.

KyleK · Jun 7, 2011

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 · Jun 7, 2011

I like these ...

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

Black Owls from Focusers

Ordinary Guy · Jun 8, 2011

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 · Jun 8, 2011

I like these. Sorry for the scary picture.

jazzncocktails · Jun 12, 2011

Chinaski said:
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 · Jun 12, 2011

T Rick said:
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 · Jun 12, 2011

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

Thanks!

jazzncocktails said:
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 · Jun 22, 2018

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

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