Men¡¯s sunglasses have stepped up. No longer are there only two styles ¨C wayfarers and aviators ¨C to choose from. Men¡¯s sunglasses have more than one agenda ¨C killing sunlight and glare ¨C they can be fashionable and work for the athlete, too.

Men¡¯s Sunglasses - Styles
Wayfarers
Ray-Ban introduced the Wayfarer in 1953 and while it slipped out of style for a few moments, it looks like it¡¯s back to stay. Many major manufacturers have Wayfarers in Men¡¯s Sunglasses. And not all are in black. You can get them in all colors and many prints.

Aviators
Another Ray-Ban invention, the aviator with its tear-dropped shape and mirrored lenses is famous as the top choice of military and law enforcement. Anyone that¡¯s driven a few miles¨Cper-hour over the speed limit has likely looked up at a pair of mirrored aviators. But they aren¡¯t for military or law enforcement anymore. How about a red-rimmed pair or one in a plastic tortoise-shell it can happen.

Wraparounds
A fuller sunglass that says ¡°I¡¯m going boating.¡± It may not fit everyone¡¯s style but nothing says jet-setter than a pair of shields.

Rimless
Rectangular or oval, rimless sunglasses fight the Wayfarer for the top step on the ¡°cool¡± podium. Add a grey tint and lighter-than-air frames and watch the stares.

Oversized
Want to look like your favorite rock star? We suggest practicing your guitar chops. But if you have to have the oversized shades, then make sure you have an oblong face to match them, as that is where an oversized set of sunglasses looks best.

Matrix
The movies may be over but the sunglasses live forever. May not work well with bigger men but if you are channeling your inner-Neo, go for it.

As with all sunglasses, fit and function ¨C keeping out the sun ¨C are primary while fashion should be secondary. However, most top drawer sunglasses for men will do both.

There¡¯s no stop sign for women¡¯s sunglasses. Everything goes and then some. Want wild colors got them. Want crazy prints got them. How about jewels got them, too. There¡¯s almost nothing that can¡¯t be or hasn¡¯t been spotted on a pair of women¡¯s sunglasses. We¡¯ll run down a few styles.

Women¡¯s Sunglasses - Styles
Oversized
On men this is a real fashion risk, but women get away with it. Icons, like Jackie O., have used it as a signature look. Many of today¡¯s young ¡°icons¡± have pushed this style of women¡¯s eyewear back onto the front pages again.

Wraparounds
These generally would be considered a mid-size in the world of women¡¯s sunglasses, but they¡¯re another great look for women that can be made in almost any color. Want chartreuse, olive or mauve make it happen.

Shield
Big and bold, these are the fashion accessory for the woman that wants great eye protection but also great looks, too. Many times they are rimless or semi-rimless.

Rimless
Where rimless sunglasses for men usually go small, for women they can be very large and square or rectangular. But some women may like a more discreet look and rimless can be bold without being brassy.

Aviator
Yes, Aviators are a women¡¯s sunglass fashion statement, too. It hasn¡¯t been long but the ¡°Top Gun¡± look looks great on women as well as the State Police.

Clip-ons
An easy ¡°on-the-run¡± style, clip-ons have their detractors, but for driving where your vision may need to be extra sharp a pair of magnetized clip-ons will do the trick.

While women¡¯s sunglasses have become more fashion accessory than eyewear necessity, it is important to remember the function is to keep sunlight and glare from your eyes.