Vintage Overload in 2013: What Sunglasses Trends Are Coming Back To Stay?

History repeats itself.

But instead of just being a repetitive cycle, wholesale sunglasses styles never fail to come back with a bang. There will always be something new with the old. Whether it’s a new frame material or more color choices, expect to get more twists for when they return to the shelves.

Today, we’ll take a look at vintage styles that will surely find their way back in our arms next. If you didn’t catch our first two trend forecasts for 2013, you can read it here.

Let’s begin.  

Big Style Comeback # 1: Retro

It’s not only sexy that we’re bringing back according to Justin Timberlake’s hit song a couple of years back. In 2013, be prepared for the second coming of the Disco fever through retro style eyewear. Retro frames like the Cat Eye, Horn Rim, Art Deco, Emo and Browline are back in style and rocking like they did back in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. We’ll surely see more of the thin-framed round-shaped eyewear that immortalized John Lennon after his unexpected passing. Also, who could forget Gandi’s round lenses? He saw things clearly, both figuratively and literally, as he firmly stood for his countrymen way back when.

Thumbs Up: Why they’re smokin’

-- Get the sassy look of yesteryears that have been made updated and appropriate for today

-- The older, the better. It’s time to raid the closet of your old folks

-- Take your eyewear style for a spin and down memory lane

Thumbs Down: Who put the fire out?

-- Not being able to carry this style well would make you look like you just walked out of the museum after decades of getting lost there

How to Wear It

-- Make sure that the shape and size of your eyewear are appropriate for your face shape

-- Avoid disco overload. Dressing up in bell bottoms and donning on retro-inspired sunglasses might not be the best outfit for work – especially when your company’s not sponsoring a Halloween party just yet.

-- Retro is not just a style, disco is a lifestyle. Get your grove and your confidence up in your sleeves.

Big Style Comeback # 2: Classic

Though this style could be easily confused with the retro, no mistake should be made. Classic style eyewear is less more flashy than their retro counter. Many prescription eyewear fall under this category. Pairs can go full-rim, semi-rim or rimless. They also take on more traditional shapes including rectangle, oval, square and round. The Wayfarer style that was popularized by Ray-Ban is generally classified under this category.

Thumbs Up: Why they’re smokin’

-- Look vintage but classy

-- Sport a polished that’s fun and professional at the same time

-- More option for frame materials. This style is available in metal or plastic frames

Thumbs Down: Who put the fire out?

-- Classic style eyewear can make you look well beyond your years when not worn well with the other elements of your look

How to rock this style

-- Don’t leave your confidence behind when you wear classic style sunglasses. The aura goes hand in hand with the look. It accentuates the timeless feel.

-- Take advantage of this style’s versatility

-- Spice things up a little. Never get too serious or boring when working up this style.

Which upcoming eyewear trend are you excited to try on?

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