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Aviator Glasses

Aviator Glasses

You’d be hard-pressed to find a frame style as iconic as aviators.While aviator glasses were initially designed in 1936 by Bauch and Lomb to protect the eyes of flying air force pilots, they quickly caught the eyes of civilians not long after.Although initially adopted by wealthy, outdoorsy types looking for the best of the best in sun protection, it didn’t take for aviators to become the frame of choice for people from all walks of life - especially when celebrities started wearing them in the early 1950s.As a result of their boom in popularity, aviator sunglasses were the first shades to truly become a trend, and it’s easy to understand why.The versatile design works great with both masculine and feminine looks, which makes it easy to grab a pair, slide them on and go about your day knowing they’ll flow effortlessly with just about any outfit - regardless of your gender.Thanks to their timeless design, they never really went out of style, but today there’s no denying that their popularity is seeing a bit of a resurgence this year.A quick stroll down the boardwalk on a sunny day is all it takes to spot dozens of people rocking aviator sunglasses.If you stop in a cafe, you're bound to see a handful of people hovering over their laptops with aviator-style frames as a base for their reading lenses.Whether you’re looking for prescription sunglasses or frames for all-day wear, aviator glasses could give you just the look you’re going for.

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    Aviator Glasses for Different Face Shapes

    Still on the fence about whether or not aviator prescription glasses are for you? Determining how this style works with your face shape will help to steer you in the right direction.

    While aviator glasses are versatile and work well with all sorts of features, they do work better with some face shapes than others - like with all other frame styles!

    The information below can be applied to aviator glasses for women and men alike.

    Aviators on oval faces: The symmetric, striking look of aviator frames brings the bone-structure of an oval face to life. If this is your face shape, aviators are a great match and will bring balance to your features.

    Aviators on square faces: Square faces feature naturally sleek angles and broad jaw-lines. If this is your face shape, you might find that rounder frames do a better job of accentuating your features.

    Aviators on round faces: If you have a round face shape, you might find that a pair of rectangular or square frames do your bone structure more justice than the slightly rounded look of aviator frames.

    Aviators on diamond shaped faces: Aviators do a wonderful job of drawing attention to the strengths of the diamond face shape. They play well with the jawline and do a good job of accentuating the cheekbones of those with this facial structure.

    Aviators on heart shaped faces: If your face is heart-shaped, aviator eyeglasses are an excellent choice. The brow heavy design of aviators does an excellent job of bringing balance to the narrow jaw-lines of those with this shape.

    The Perfect Frame Color and Material for Your Aviator Eyeglasses

    Although this frame style is a classic, in modern-times you can find aviator prescription glasses in just about every color and material imaginable. Whether you’re looking for aviator frames for reading, all-day wear, or for the sun there are some tips that might help you to narrow down your choices.

    Most importantly, knowing your underlying skin tone.

    If your skin has underlying cool tones, silver metal aviator glasses could go a long way to make your features pop. If metals, not your thing, a modernized take on the aviator with acrylic frames in a cool-toned color is another great way to go.

    Those with warm underlying skin tones might want to consider a pair of gold-toned metal frames to set off their natural glow.

    Looking for something bold?

    Try out a pair of thick-rimmed or patterned aviators!

    On the other end of the spectrum and looking to keep your look timeless?

    A thin, neutrally colored rim or even rimless aviator frames will give you all of the style you’re after without the fuss.



    How to Find The Size of Your Frame

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    Check size on your frame

    Most frames have size displayed on the inside of the frame arm

    Or use a ruler

    Use a ruler to measure your existing frame as shown below. Frame sizes are measured in millimeters, so you need to use a ruler that is marked in centimeters and millimeters. If you don't have millimeter ruler, you can click here to print it, or take measurements in inches. Note that measurements in inches need to be taken with the precision of 1/16 (one half of 1/8 if your ruler does not have more precise markings)

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    Measure your PD

    In some cases your vision correction doctor may forget to give you your PD (pupillary distance). The best option will be to ask your doctor to measure it. It is part of your prescription and an eye doctor needs to provide it.

    If this is not possible, you may use the methods listed below.

    The easiest way:
    1) Wear any glasses with clear lenses.
    2) Use a mirror or ask a friend or family member to mark your pupil location on the clear lenses using a dry erase marker. They must stand in front of you and be at the same height as yours. If you use a mirror make sure you stand 3ft from the mirror and your general stare is directed to the center of the glasses.
    3) Using a ruler with a millimeter range, measure the distance between the two dots and that’s your PD

    If you don’t have in your possession glasses with clear lenses, you may measure your PD using this method:
    1) Obtain a ruler with millimeter values
    2) Place the ruler horizontally on your nose bridge, zero slightly below your right eye;
    3) Ask a friend or use your mirror to see the distance on the roller. The distance measured is your PD.

    Although we don’t recommend this option, if you are unable to use the methods above, you may use the general PD for: Women 62 and Men 64.