Through the Looking Lens: Aviator Sunglasses to Make Your Style Soar

The skies are clear, but before you get ready to take off, you’re missing one thing—a pair of aviators. The iconic frame dates back to the 1930s when the sunglasses were first manufactured to protect the eyes of pilots with dark, tempered glass that limited light. Today, aviators have become a classic accessory, becoming even more fashion forward with the use of a varied lenses.

You may not be a pilot, but that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve a pair of sunglasses that can take you to new heights. Buckle up and find out how you can benefit from the different type of lenses available.

Piercingly Polarized

Does glare often get ahold of you? It’s no match for polarized lenses, which help to restore your vision in conditions with harsh sunlight. Chances are you won’t be flying toward the sun anytime soon, but these aviators will help you get a clearer look at yourself in every store or car window you pass.

(Not-So) Blue Blockers

If you thought these lenses would actually be blue, guess again—they’re amber. Amber aviator sunglasses limit blue light, which studies suggest can cause eye damage over time, and are another popular lens worn by pilots. When you wear a pair, you’ll look good but feel even better knowing you’ve invested in your vision.

On-Trend Ombre

With an outfit as polished as the one you’ll be wearing with your aviators, you should expect to be photographed on the concrete catwalk at any given moment. Give the photographer your best pose, but do it in a pair of aviators with gradient lenses. Starting off dark and becoming lighter toward the bottom, their function is to block overhead sunlight—or a camera flash—without obstructing the view ahead of you.

Mirror, Mirror

Want the utmost sun restriction? Mirror-lensed aviators will be your go-to. They can come in any color, but they’re finished with a reflective coating that stops UV rays in their tracks. Plus, they’ll function as an impromptu mirror when you need to reapply your lipstick on the fly.

Your destination is irrelevant. All you need is a pair of aviator glasses to get you there.

You'll feel like you're flying high in these.

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