Go metal or go home!

Posted by Alex Smith on October 9th, 2019

Sunglasses are not an essential accessory in every man’s wardrobe. Sure, its primary purpose is to protect the wearer’s eyes from the harmful UV rays of the sun. However, sunglasses are an expression of one’s personality and sense of style cannot be denied. The material the frames are made of, the shade of the lens, the make, the design, everything contributes to that perfect final look before stepping out the door. The advent of plastic frames has totally taken up the sunglasses industry by storm. It affords customers with variety, durability and affordability. However, a pair of men's metal frame sunglasses can never be overlooked.

Go metal for that perfect finish

Suits never go out of style, be they for a night out or a client meeting. And nothing complements a good suit like a perfect pair of men's metal frame sunglasses. Metal frames exude sophistication and a sleek look that will never go out of style. Metal frames are the way to go for that ultimate sleek and stylish finish. They are also light weight, and subtle on the face and come with nose pads, this is especially preferred by people who have smaller noses.

The plastic competition

The very first thoughts that come to one’s mind when thinking of plastic frames is bold and loud and variety; and this is one of the major advantages that plastic frames have over men's metal frame sunglasses. Because of the ease in making them, they are found in almost every color under the sun, in shapes that make a statement and cost less because of the lower cost of production. They are also preferred when the lens prescribed are thicker, as it is easier to put thicker lenses in a plastic frame as opposed to a metal frame. Plastic frames are also sports or outdoor-friendly in that they come in wrap-around styles allowing one to wear glasses and take part in outdoor  activities and sports without the fear of damaging the glasses or losing them. Another reason that is often quoted by customers is that, plastic frames do not have the nose pads that tend to leave impressions that are long-lasting, especially if the user continuously requires to wear glasses.

The perfect frame for your face

Men's metal frame sunglasses are just the frames for you if sleek and sophisticated is what you are looking for. The key to pulling of sunglasses, any type of sunglasses is to understand what shape of frame is best suited to your face shape and what complements your face. Some of the ground rules regarding face shapes and choosing just the right frame for your face are as follows. If you have a round face stay away from round frames, square and angular frames bets complement this face shape. If you have an oval face shape, count yourself lucky! Oval faces are complemented by practically all and any frame, so long as they are not bigger than the face. If you are someone with a strong square jaw, go right for frames that are rounded at the edges to accentuate your features best. Those with oblong face shapes are also generally advised to opt for frames with rounded edges. If you have a narrow chin, bigger frames are perfect!