Stylish sunglasses recommendation for 37 year old male?

September 2, 2013 6:40 PM

What's a nice, stylish, age-appropriate pair of sunglasses for a 40-year old male with a narrow face?

I've worn tortoise-shell wayfarers for ages and live in a town where everyone else does, too. Most of the men I'm thinking are a good bit younger than me.

So I guess I'm looking for something similar but different than wayfarers, stylish but not too young/hipsterish, and appropriate for a smaller thinner face. I guess I dress a bit more fashion-conscious than a lot of my 40-year old peers, but age-appropriate. Polarization is a fairly important option as I suffer from photophobia due to Lasik surgery.

Also: I've tried Warby Parker styles and they're nice, but unfortunately look large on my face.

Thanks!

posted by critzer to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

Oliver Peoples M4 might look cool and would definitely be unique, do you think you could find a pair to try on?
posted by oceanjesse at 6:56 PM on September 2, 2013

I think Ray Ban Aviators look good on my narrow face, and they come in different widths. There's also the Don Draper-style aviators that are classic but slightly different from what everyone else is wearing.

Don't wear sports sunglasses (Oakleys and other wrap-arounds) unless you're playing sports (or are Guy Fieri).
posted by supercres at 7:53 PM on September 2, 2013

Some days on mefi go by without any Oliver, today we've already got two in one post. Try some Oliver Goldsmith glasses, if you have the opportunity.
posted by ouke at 11:43 PM on September 2, 2013

I too, am graced/suffer from a narrow face that pretty much eliminates 90% of shade options. I don't know exactly what you mean by "too young/hipsterish", but Bolle Canebrakes have been my go-to shades for about 5 years now. I've tried others in between, and always en up going back. They fit perfectly.
posted by subajestad at 11:18 AM on September 3, 2013

Best answer: Persols. Definitely Persols.
posted by functionequalsform at 1:43 PM on September 3, 2013 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Never heard of Persols - those are great!
posted by critzer at 7:29 PM on September 3, 2013 [1 favorite]

Seconding Persols, I've never gotten so many compliments on my sunglasses before. Definitely didn't expect that.
posted by a halcyon day at 7:44 PM on September 3, 2013