When it comes to buying sunglasses, it can be difficult to know where to start looking. There are so many different makes and styles, it might be hard to find what you like. Breaking sunglasses down into categories can make the search much easier.

The styles for men’s and women’s sunglasses are very different, so this will help to cut down your options. Sunglasses for women tend to be more design intensive, while men’s sunglasses are usually more functional. There are definitely exceptions to these rules, for example the style of sunglasses popularized by Kanye West, shutter shades. These glasses have virtually no functional value, and are purely a fashion accessory.  It is also important to remember that sunglasses have different levels of UV protection (UV rays are the harmful rays from the Sun), and have different levels of polarization or anti-glare.

If you are a sportier person Oakley, and companies like them, makes sunglasses for outdoor activities. These tend to be tougher and wrap around the eye more, providing more coverage. For casual eye-wear, Ray Ban sunglasses would be the style.  These are more stylish, though still low key. They can be expensive, so you may want to look for generic brands or look into wholesale sunglasses companies.  Finally, there are the designer sunglasses, such as Dolce & Gabbana, which are very fashionable. They come at a price though, and can sometimes be several hundred dollars.