We got some sun in the last few weeks which has made us start thinking about investing in one of the most frivolous items an Irishman can own, sunglasses.
As usual though, us stylish JOEs can’t just be wearing any aul ones bought off the spin around racks in the pound shop, we have to always ooze class and sophistication, which is why we’ve opted for the classic Clubmaster style sunglasses, made famous by the lads at Ray Ban.
You can go classic black, or mix it up with the other iconic tortoiseshell look, both are more or less legendary and can be worn with either a casual look or a more formal occasion when you need to pop on a suit, and since it seems like we are actually get any sunshine this year, it’s important to stay looking cool even if the weather is hot.
That’s not the end of the options though, there are always the more outlandish colour combinations, and if you’re confident enough in your ability to pull them off, then go ahead and grab a pair. Always remember that it’s your style and not someone else’s to dictate. If you like bright orange, then wear bright orange, and don’t care about what other people say.
Hopefully, if the weather that we’re currently having holds, we’ll actually get some use out of the real-deal Ray Bans, but if not, there are plenty of brands that have copied this iconic look with a twist.
ASOS do their own version for as little as €10, Reclaimed Vintage have a pair at around €25. If you shop around, you can get the real deal Ray Bans for around €110, and one important thing to remember when buying sunglasses is that they are designed to protect your eyes first and foremost, they just end up looking class at the same time, so a bit of an extra few quid here and there is actually beneficial.
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