We’ve hit mid-July, which means summer is in full swing and you’re probably feeling like it’s time to break away from the daily grind and relax a bit – and we totally agree. Whether you yearn for lazy days on the beach, escaping to the mountains, or hitting the city streets to take in the sights, your packing list would be incomplete without the appropriate specs and sunnies for the occasion. That’s where we can help! We’ve pulled together a few of our faves to get you on track. Apt colors, coveted details and chic silhouettes define these frames for each journey – so no matter where your ticket takes you, we got you covered. Check out the must-have eyewear (plus a few other fashionable finds), below, so you can stay stylin’ on any adventure.
All you sun-loving gods and goddesses should pack up this cute-as-can-be beach tote and head down to the water! Ladies ought to slip on a lacy cover-up and feminine aviator-inspired lilac sunnies from Icon Eyewear for the walk. Surfing dudes can sport a classic Hawaiian print shirt, neutral flip-flops and their own take on the aviator silhouette from Costa. Is that best-selling beach-read calling your name? Gals pop on Aspire Eyewear fun-colored butterfly specs while guys go for subtly fresh glasses from Etnia Barcelona, and hang out all day in the shade.
Costa (North Turn), Etnia Barcelona (Drammen), Icon Eyewear (30354), Aspire Eyewear (Romantic)
If the big city is more your vibe, ladies can take along a bold pair of cat-eye sunnies from Dolce & Gabbana to pair with a bright romper and bootie heels. Guys will fit right in with an edgy bleached denim shirt and oversized Caviar geometric shades. Stash away these milky gray rectangular specs from G.V.X. for a late night dinner in a trendy leather backpack – and be a gent by offering to carry her glamorous yet sleek glasses from bebe, as well.
bebe (BB5122), Dolce & Gabbana (DG4277), G.V.X. (GVX551), Caviar (GOLIATH I)
Escaping the hustle and bustle might be your priority, and if that’s so, take a trip to the country. Gals will find a hat to be the perfect accessory for messy hair days. Throw on a well-loved pair of jeans and peachy sunnies from TOMS Eyewear for an effortless day-look. Guys, slip on your comfy shoes and grab that camera, ‘cause the views will take your breath away. You’ll feel like a part of nature in wood-adorned shades from Shwood during your walk through the fields. At the end of the day when the sun has gone down and the campfire is crackling, guys can pop on modified square specs from State Optical Co. while the ladies can go for classic round glasses from eyebobs with a quintessential keyhole bridge for added flair.
Shwood (Francis), State Optical Co. (Wolcott), eyebobs (Bitty Witty), TOMS Eyewear (Harlan)
