Vintage Sunglasses

1954, Hubert de Givenchy

After days and days of rain, the sun is finally out today, which means it's the perfect time to break out your vintage sunglasses! The days are getting longer, and Daylight Savings Time is in effect, so most of you won't be driving home in the dark anymore. Enjoy today's look at 25 years of sunglasses.

1958, Sol Amor

1965, Courreges famous slit sunglasses

1967, Jean Patou

1973, Pierre Morly

1979, Mikli

1949 Sunglasses

One of the easiest and least expensive ways to change your look is with a pair of sunglasses.

This ad is from 1949, and I love every single pair. I own a modern pair very similar to the ones at the lower right. I think I bought them at TJ Maxx several years ago. Vintage styled sunglasses are becoming mainstream, and you can sport several retro looks for very little money. Check out these vintage inspired styles now available at Forever 21 stores and priced at less than $6.00 each!

Round lenses with tortoiseshell frames.

Rounded square frame with stripes.

Translucent colored frames also come in pink, purple, and black. Love the yellow though.



Need the real thing? My friends over at Listit Vintage Cafe have this pair of original 1940's lucite framed sunglasses for $165.