Jan

14

Large Plastic vs. Small Metal Frames

Filed Under Authenticity, Celebrity Watch, Designer Sunglasses, Fun with Eyewear 



There are two types of sunglasses frames, plastic and metal. Both have different benefits and appeals. Metal frames are more practical for everyday activities such as sports and hobbies and are more durable than plastic. Metal can handle more stress and can be shaped into more intricate designs. It has a more distinctive look of professionalism.



Athletes prefer brands like Oakley, for their durability and performance. The smaller metal frames are better for sports as they are tighter and fit closer to the head. The metal provides enough weight to stay in place without being an obstruction. Metal frames are sleeker; the ear and nose pieces hold the glasses on to the head, while large plastic ones put more pressure on the nose.



Plastic frames are the fashion more commonly worn in Hollywood. Celebrities like the lightweight and more flamboyant sunglasses to accentuate their personalities. The newest fashion right now is oversized glasses like D&G, Fendi and others, with actresses such as Paris Hilton and Drew Barrymore. Whether it’s blocking the harmful UV rays or paparazzi camera flashes, large sunglasses are necessary for celebrities to keep their status and individuality.


The frames, styles, and sizes of sunglasses all say a lot about the wearer; what they do, what they are like, and how they see themselves. Additionally, ones profession has a lot to do with their sunglasses choice; a company CEO will wear different sunglasses than a Californian model. It’s all about the statement being made. If you want a more care-free look, than the plastic large frames are for you, while the smaller metal ones are more for the hard working business types.

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