4 Essential Sunglasses for Men (Try These Stylish Shades!)

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00:00 Essential Sunglasses Introduction
Clothes and accessories are typically viewed as functional items first, with style being a close second priority. However, of all the items of clothing that balance practical use with stylish flair, the sunglasses are undoubtedly the cream of the crop. But with the internet age providing so many versions, options and alternatives, the choice can be overwhelming.
01:02 Sunglasses Tips - Tip 1: Don't Go For Oversize
01:37 Tip 2: Prioritize Protection
02:03 Tip 3: Consider Your Options
02:54 Tip 4: Avoid The Oakleys
Just know that we want you to look as cool as you think you are. With these general tips, you'll surely look good and stylish.
03:19 4 Essential Sunglasses: 1. Aviator
05:00 2. Wayfarer
06:56 3. Clubmaster
08:43 4. Panto
So there we have it, four essential styles of sunglasses as well as a few general sunglasses tips thrown in for good measure. And If you’re on the lookout for a new pair of protective eyewear, you’re guaranteed to look great in any of the styles we’ve suggested today.
11:15 Outfit Rundown

[@theyellowbird]

Excellent content as always! Some bonus tips from someone who works in optical... 1. Tint does not equal UV protection. Clear, non-tinted lenses can (and should ALWAYS) have UV protection, and cheap tinted lenses probably won't have any UV protection. Cataracts, macular degeneration and a number of other ocular diseases are worsened or have earlier onset with UV exposure. 2. If you want to get prescription lenses and have a high prescription (high + or -), ask for the highest index possible/that you can afford. The higher the index, the thinner and lighter the lens (for the prescription). This is especially important for larger frames (aviator, wayfarer styles), since heavy lenses can cause your glasses to become front-heavy and slide down your nose all the time. 3. LCD screens are hard to read with polarized lenses due to how the lenses filter light, this does not occur with tinted lenses, so consider whether or not you will need to frequently use phones and other devices (computers, restaurant menus) while wearing glasses. 4. Provided the frame is not excessively large or small, most opticians can adjust glasses purchased elsewhere (for a fee) to fit you perfect. So if there is a pair you love and it's just a little off, loose, askew, it may be something that can be fixed. Thank you for coming to my comment section TedTalk :)

[@gentlemansgazette]

The additional in-"sight" is much appreciated! Thanks for watching. :) - Preston

[@jessebechtold2973]

The Preston Dad-Jokes in the comments too, oh no!!! 😅

[@boltthrower3215]

BESPOKE glasses and a BESPOKE suit…now I need a BESPOKE girlfriend…the ones of the shelf don‘t fit 😂🤣😂

[@based9586]

I always feel very fancy when watching this channel. I'm not very fashionable myself but these videos are still entertaining and let me learn how deep mens fashion really can go.

[@mattshaffer5935]

As a ten year old I saw the original Top Gun in the theater and here I am today; finally rocking some RayBan aviators with prescription polarized G15 lenses. I’ve arrived!

[@dannycalifornia1300]

Great to see the OP Cary Grants make an appearance, they are beautiful, and the packaging (especially the suede case) is amazing. They also do a great wayfarer style too in the Oliver and the Ollis. The Oliver collaboration with Brunello Cucinelli with the Olive smoke frames is frankly a work or art.

[@davidsiler5505]

I saw, I clicked! I don't think there's a Gentleman's Gazette video I don't like. Of course, their ate videos I prefer over others. I've always loved the aviator style sunglasses ever since I found a Polaroid photograph of my old man sitting at his station. Thanks to the old prison movies, I own a pair of gun metal frame aviator sunglasses with mirror finish lenses.

[@willvader6972]

Same

[@davidsiler5505]

@Frank thank you. A 2nd great grandfather is a Frank and my dad's middle name is Frank!

[@barrymurphy1337]

I bought a pair of Persol 714SM's this summer due to the unseasonally hot weather we're currently having in the UK. They're not cheap but they look the business. I practically haven't taken them off since I got them, I love them! I've had a lot of admiring comments, but no one has mistaken me for Steve McQueen yet sadly lol.

[@69Muscle]

I started my sunglass collection a year ago after I bought a pair of Jacque Marie Mage’s. I was quite nervous that I grossly overspent, but, I was wrong. They are astounding. The quality is the best I’ve ever seen. I have added Eyevan, Thierry Lasry, Prada, and Tom Ford.

[@Veroxzes]

This'll help me alot in picking out a fitting pair of sunglasses! Thanks for the styling videos that keep on pouring in! You guys are a huge insipiration!

[@davidker8820]

Wayfarers are also the best sunglasses to wear when fighting Daleks and Cybermen. Seriously, it’s actually why I own a pair, though they’re fantastic in their own right.

[@Fush1234]

Great to see gentleman’s gazette discussing this topic

[@baruchbenyaakov]

Great review of classic, never go out of style, frames. Applicable to Rx as well as sunnies.😎

[@dangaines405]

Great content! The team at Gentleman Gazette rocks! We thank you!

[@LouBoogaloo]

Wayfarers are my go to style. ALWAYS go for a darker color frame. It literally always goes with everything. Love all 4 of my frames. My medium black frame with grey lens is my everyday carry.

[@carlosbocanegra4060]

Great video!!!! Thanks for the information!!!! I have my classic sunglases Prada!!!

[@natmorse-noland9133]

I wore Panto sunglasses for a long while, then recently switched to the browline style. Love them both!

[@grahamclifton1483]

Excellent recommendations as usual. Please remember that photochromic (“Transitions”) lenses may not darken inside a car, because the windscreen glass will stop the UV parts of the light. I use a fixed-tint pair of prescription sunglasses for driving. Polarising lenses are available as fixed tint prescriptions - my all round favourite shades.

[@JasperDamste]

Usually I go for a bit more of an adventurous style of sunglasses, but I recently got some clubmasters. They suit me quitte well, especially with a light coloured dress shirt and dark blue jeans.

[@bhushan6969]

Thanks a million for precious information!

[@Dorelaxen]

I've worn small sized teashades for years now. Functional, but both retro AND timeless, like Chuck Taylor shoes. They fit my face shape perfectly and look good with anything I'm wearing.

[@gulfstudies]

Great video. Very helpful.glasses are expensive and knowing the background will help get the best

[@theplasticdesert2408]

JFK wore American Optical Saratoga and bond wore Polaroid cool rays in thunderball and Tom Ford Snowden’s in spectre. For those who might mistake the aforementioned for ray bans.

[@drip369]

Although I love Preston's Puns, this video was surely one for Kyle the Style. Job well done 👏 👏

[@georgejones3826]

My favourite pair of sunglasses I own are my ray ban Caribbean frames with the striped Havana finish and green lenses I highly recommend them for any gentlemen interested in late 50s or 60s eyewear they look very sharp

[@montanamountainmen6104]

I've always wore Club Master sun glasses....Old school according to some but classic and look great .

[@Was2m]

Been collecting seriously since 2006. I’ve moved away from Luxottica to independent makers now, and love the variety. I’d say I’m most partial to titanium and cotton acetate frames, with glass or left field lense choices. Once you’ve been collecting for a while, you realise it’s a much of a muchness at the high end market, and often it’s the story sold that clinches it.

[@urklentertainment]

I am just live for this content , history and lessons.

[@photomukund]

Most, globally useful video after a long time.

[@crazyboarderboy66]

I always enjoy picking up vintage or antique glasses at flea markets or antique stores; you can find often them for less than ten dollars. Then I take them to an optical shop to have nonprescription, tinted lenses put in. Around me new nonprescription lenses only cost $50. Much cheaper than a set of modern glasses, and often better made!

[@minalastor3707]

I have 4 pairs of sunglasses, aviators (Versatile & look good with anything), Clubmasters (classy/preppy looks), Trendy black Prada wayfarer like sunglasses (casual looks) and a statement pair from LV (when you need to standout).

[@minalastor3707]

After watching the video I feel like I may need to invest in a nice Panto pair too :)

[@lg2691]

So you enjoy the aroma of your own gas?

[@HotelBravo556]

Glad I watched the video. I never knew the name of my sunglasses shape that I love and have been wearing for years. “Panto”

[@TrailWalker03]

Well structured presentation. You've broken down a topic that had no apparent logic into a clear framework in just a few minutes.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you, Tony; glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@davidvavra9113]

Thanks

[@LockheedMartinF22Raptor7]

For me, Aviators are always my go-to style. 👌🏻

[@mikelgeren149]

Outstanding !!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jackthomas6952]

Flak, Tactical or Gascan style Oakley’s are good for Military and Law Enforcement they are practical and look pretty cool with Uniforms.

[@angrybiker5486]

Help, please! I saw Nathan's sunglasses and must have a pair. Are they Moscot Lemtosh Suns in classic Havana? If so, what lens size did he select?

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

I always favour Persol sunglasses

[@josephgrigsby4394]

Preston looks like one of the agents in The Matrix! That was spot on!

[@ryantunna]

The Moscot Lemtosh is iconic

[@grahamclifton1483]

Preston’s choice of headwear is timeless - certainly avoiding sunglasses worn on top of the hat…

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Hey I’m trying to determine which material is more casual/formal metal vs acetate

[@markvogelfaenger9801]

The most dressy of them are the round metal (I think is a panto) wich are much more refined than the clubmasters. The different base colors may give enhanced contrast, being grey the neutral. Once you decided wich base color you need you may alter the apparent color with the mirror coating, which reduces glare a bit. So if you like blue you can get a grey base with blue mirror finish, I you like it very cool get one with gradient. Nobody will confuse a cheap gas station shade with a neat mirrored Ray Ban flash. The chromance line (polycarbonate sorry) have double gradient mirrored models (like maui Jim) with contrast enhancing techonology borrowed from Oakley, no way they will look cheap. G-15 is for sky, brown enhances contrast, grey is neutral, but they are all legacy technology.

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

I wanna hear you share. I wait everyday to watch your video.

[@johnwick860]

nothing beats the Rayban Aviator... classic and never goes out of style

[@pranjalvw2193]

Clubmasters are always on my list. It matches with every cloth, shoe and watch of my wardrobe. Also it looks formal as well as cool at same time so makes perfect for marketing managers, executives or CEOs who needs to change their shades of leadership as per prospects. Clubmasters are ❤

[@ndkwhsnndkd]

Can you tell me what type of clubmaster do you have, and in what colour do you have it? I plan to buy one, but there are so many, I have a classic wayfarer and I love it, It would be nice to alternate these two.

[@pranjalvw2193]

@@ndkwhsnndkd I personally have 5 clubmasters and 2 aviators. All from RayBan, you may choose alternative brands as per your choice. In clubmasters, I have 1) Blaze dark black sunglasses UV, Polarized 2) Brown metallic 3) Tortoise blue mirror (you can use this indoor as well) 4) Tortoise silver mirror And 5) Black aluminium In aviators, I have 1) Aviator gun metal II Black 2) Aviator Titanium pewter Blue classic Note:- I bought all these as per my need in profession, my personality and wardrobe options. Yours may vary.

[@ndkwhsnndkd]

@@pranjalvw2193 hey, thank you for the quick answer, great collection!

[@rogercurrie]

@@ndkwhsnndkd I bought a pair of Maui Jim Clubmaster sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut . I also have a pair of Serengeti Driver, sunglasses . I love wearing both these glasses but I have to admit the Clubmaster ones are my favourite.

[@fezzes428]

i have clubrounds from rayban and theyre really good for people who want the clubmaster look but have face shapes that the normal square lens doesnt work with. shame i havent been able to find another pair in a retail store in a while now.

[@chadbentley4008]

Now trying to decide if my Persol 714's are Panto or not. Either it is and they made the list or they are not, which in my opinion are an honorable mention.

[@dakotarayprice]

I have a persol sunglasses in a dark red tint for my eyeglasses

[@salted6422]

The glasses Jack Coleman wore in Heroes TV-show is my secret obsession.

[@amichi7584]

If you take a closer look at Cary Grant's sunglasses in North by Northwest, you'll see that he's wearing a pair of Moscot Lemtosh sunglasses. They are still being made today. Looking great but at $320, they are too expensive for my budget.

[@mr_DIY]

I love my club master metal with photochromic lenses. But choose wisely and don’t get transparent lens with mirror finished. I made this mistake and now hate my second pair sadly

[@davidcoleman2796]

I have two pairs of Ray-Ban, one pair of Maui Jim for the beach and a beautiful pair of Persol. All of them are different.

[@truechampoftrance]

Please make a video of how to remove nose hair as a gentleman. I need your advice Gentleman's Gazette!

[@BG-up3ss]

What is model of sunglasses at 11:05 ?

[@deusvultpictures6550]

O God i love shades

[@tilenbradeskojekovec2352]

Can you recommend any brands with classicaly styled sunglasses based in Europe. I am looking for sunglasses under 70 euros.

[@kenneth7826]

Enjoyable video.....

[@rickgano75]

Evidently I've got a collection of Ray-Bans (4 pair) John Lennon's, Aviators, Clubmasters, RB3492. I had an Outdoorsman but my traveling companion tossed em. So I replaced them and they got gone too after about a week, no replacement is forthcoming.

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

good, except that UV protection should be first not second. If you open up your pupils with dark lenses that let in UV rays you will burn your retina more efficiently than any other way, except for looking directly at the sun at noon

[@mamoonrasheed3378]

Salima optique 2 From the movie drive 2011 is the frame to look for

[@gengator4543]

Not to tear this video apart too much, because I realize it’s older and this is a general menswear channel rather than an eyewear channel, but for anyone who has read this long keep these things in mind: 1. Rather than buy all the Luxottica frames featured here, do a bit of research and buy from handmade independent brands that are much better quality and will only run you a few extra $’s. Ex: Barton Perreira, Cutler and Gross, Jacques Marie Mage, Mr. Leight, Alhem, Lucas de Stäel, Lesca Lunetier, Matsuda, etc… 2. There are man types of photochromic lenses other than Transition Gen 1-8 that do different things. Look at different lens brands such as Hoya, Shamir, Zeiss, etc… and look at the many types of photochromic lenses they carry to see what best fits your daily needs. 3. Already mentioned, but tint nor polarization = Any UV Protection at all. Certified lenses such as Zeiss, Essilor, Hoya, etc… should provide 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC no matter what tints or coatings are applied to the lens. So rather than fret over darkness, do some research and understand what lenses you are getting. 4. Make sure that the acetate of your frames is either Mazzucchelli or Takiron acetate unless you know that the manufacturer is using another reliable acetate. 5. Face shapes are an absolute marketing myth. Understand what your A, DBL, B, and E fitting measurements are to get a good fit. Also don’t use spring hinges to try to get a frame that doesn’t fit to fit. If you get a spring hinge make sure that the construction is made durable, but generally try to avoid spring hinges. 4. Overall try to focus on what hinge designs you are buying on your frames. Hinges are the MOST vulnerable part of the frame and without proper construction can ruin your frames. Try to get frames with 5 barrel hinge constructions or better. The more barrels the sturdier the construction(physics). 5. Try the best you can even though it costs more to either get pure titanium or beta titanium frames(include metalwork that’s on acetate frames). Thank you for coming to my eyewear TED talk.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Thank you for such a detailed comment. We’d like to speak to you further. Can you please reach out at [e-mail]

[@gengator4543]

@@gentlemansgazette I apologize for not seeing this until now. I did reach out to your contact on my personal email. I have many notifications on this account, so sometimes it is hard to catch some. Wish you all the best and hope you are getting your fall/winter clothes ready.

[@jazzmancoltrane]

Aviators and Panto will do for me.

[@rossmann6357]

What’s the best sunglasses for driving? Do you recommend polarized as well as UV blocking?

[@dannycalifornia1300]

One of the main benefits of polarization is for driving, as they reduce glare from horizontal surfaces, so absolutely yes.

[@ArtyMcMuffin]

I would disagree if you have an heads-up display in your car, you won't be able to see it with polarized lenses (because well, it's their purpose). Personally, I tempt to use my non-polarized ones when I am driving but you should prioritize a quality lens and good fit over this detail, as good vision is primordial for driving.

[@tampyrer2444]

what about the round hippie / django glasses? There are some slightly futuristic modern iterations, really enjoy those actually

[@Bobby-ei7xp]

I’m curious do you have a link to see what those look like?

[@TheTwelfthRed]

@Gentleman's Gazette. Question about how to keep top shirt collar neatly folded. I'll try to explain the best I can. When wearing a shirt with tie, the collar by the top button can often be unkept or not perfectly folded and crisp. It's where the shirts cloth met on the button and overlap, sometimes it doesnt fold together perfectly and has a gap or the material doesnt overlap neatly. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to endure my shirts always have that crisp clean fold. Ty, keep up the great work, 1.43M subs!

[@gentlemansgazette]

Hi there, thank you for your support! Regarding your collar conundrum, perhaps our dress shirt ironing tips will help out: www.gentlemansgazette.com/how-iron-dress-shirt/?

[@TheTwelfthRed]

@@gentlemansgazette tyvm!

[@johnharrington2400]

Randolph...if you like the best.

[@inquizative44]

Tip #1 rock Persols.... You can't go wrong. They're expensive but worth it.

[@viktor6182]

What are you're thaughts on julbo vermont classics?

[@NJRey]

Those are mountaineering glasses, I hold a pair of those, and also the models Druss, Colorado and Sherpa models... But more than likely this channel will tell you that no gentleman will be caught d3@d trying to climb the Everest with a pair if those glasses, too much sweat and cannot be done on a nice pair of loafers and a fedora... Better play cricket or something

[@dakotarayprice]

And i have a Oliver people eyeglasses dark Red tint

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

My dad use to wear the brand 'Police'.

[@boltthrower3215]

I say, even a modern look Oakley is ok for a suit so long the design fits. Remember in the past the Raybans where not a classic item they were brand new

[@jackbrown3193]

I tend to agree look at aviators for example. They were designed and created for pilots during wartime. The design because of that became what it is today. Looking back too the Oakley's they are very prevalent in the military world. I could see overtime much like with the aviators the utilitarian becoming fashionable.

[@michaelgoodman3845]

See! It all makes sense. :)

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

I've always hated those plastic green neon frames.

[@jerkojie]

Completely off-topic, but that framed illustration on the wall - where's that from?

[@LucasFranceSol]

I have Ray Ban Aviator and Clubmaster

[@matthewgallant3622]

I truly do not know how to order sunglasses in my size or how to get sunglasses that fit my face. I’ve bought tons of sunglasses over the years and they often times end up too big for my face. How do I figure that out?

[@rockbullet3699]

The Gentleman's Gazette is a pun channel masked as a clothes channel

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I just had to watch.

[@jimflynn5105]

Can’t go wrong with a Clubmaster, a Wayfarer and an Aviator.

[@drip369]

I used to wear sunglasses, I loved aviators and Air Force shooters pilot glasses but honestly you don't need them. For thousands of years nobody created any, and nobody seemed to go blind up until the era of the blue light surrounding everybody's face at every angle. Everywhere you shop anymore is playing a TV surrounding folks with EMF and fluorescent lighting. My eyes used to painfully water outside without sunglasses. After much research and a gentle weaning, now I only wear them on a sunny snow covered day, and that's it. All summer no sunglasses and I sleep much better (the body produces much melatonin when eyes are exposed to both sunrise and sunset)

[@EyewitnessHistoryChannel]

Correct, although there are a few exceptions where sunglasses are needed: high glare situations, especially whilst driving, and when fashion takes priority.

[@TripedalTroductions]

​@luke5100 Yeah, eyelashes and squinting can only do so much, and people didn't really live long enough then to notice the detrimental effects of UV exposure

[@dylanlundgren]

What glasses is Kyle wearing in this video?!

[@Mike-qz4by]

Pit vipers

[@maverickfox4102]

My choice for sunglasses it would all depend on what type of clothes I would wear.

[@samyguerroury8980]

Preston the Killer in black . He has " un air de" matrix movie. I like it. It's not funny, It's stylish.

[@davidnorth9390]

For the Fashion vs. Style File: Any minute now, watch for the return of Ray-Ban "Wings"

[@ArtyMcMuffin]

" if you care about style, never buy Oakley glasses"! Me looking at my 3 pairs of Oakley fives squared...ouch that hurted! Joke apart, even if they're a very tame and neutral Oakley model, I believe that would be terrible with anything over smart/business casual. Also, used to buy 15$ shades but the vision from the lenses was iffy and they would break very easily if I dropped them. My cost per wear, not counting the perks are a lot better with a quality pair. (edit, several typos)

[@danieljimenez1989]

The Oakley's in Ferrari red that Kimi Raikkonen used to wear are absolutely awesome. Such a deep red color.

[@gentlemansgazette]

As we hope it came across in the video, no hard feelings were meant! :)

[@ArtyMcMuffin]

@@gentlemansgazette No offense taken, I see where you're coming from. As a man in my thirties, I live in a small city where "bbq casual" is the norm, even at work and with kids it's not getting easier to dress nice. But thanks to you guys, I did take a few steps in dressing better. Polos or henleys instead of t-shirts, less athletic shorts and more "dressed" shorts and chinos. Baby steps, but it's still something and I do get complements now and then. :)

[@josemejia9349]

James Bond wore Cool-Rays

[@mamoonrasheed3378]

Tf is this gentleman doing here doing the complete video

[@chrismoody1342]

Well unknowing I give myself style points for avoiding mirrored glasses and the ubiquitous Oakleys. I prefer tortoise shell frames and brown lenses. I find myself wearing the Cary Grants or Pantos for the most part.

[@andreleverettejr3747]

Preston I get the Men in Black but you look like Agent Smith from the Matrix, that's a fact.

[@butteredbagel-6987]

Highly upset pit vipers were not included

[@jimc12091966]

love watching these guys , the most awkward looking dudes around , they just look so out of place and uncomfortable it's hilarious

[@Zman_1123]

There’s nothing wrong with a pair of flyfishing waders and a vest.

[@VivalaryMan]

Pro tip, make sure they offer proper uv protection, don't pay more than £15.00. sorted. It's really that simple 😉 also fishing gear is stylish 😃

[@yashamin521]

Avoid the Oakley's!!! Louder for the ppl in the back!

[@hamisch]

if you want to protect your eyes stay at home and close your shutters, who wears sunglasses for protection? I wear mine at night.

[@frankmartinez4856]

My friend called these molester shades!

[@ntanilo]

Φλωριες

[@stevenmorris3181]

Since Biden wears aviators the style will soon be DOA