The smartest, most timeless sunglasses?

[LeeR]

I'm a fan of the Persol Steve McQueen reissues with the blue lenses.

 

[Pandemic]

For glasses - wearers, do you get prescription sunglasses or wear contacts when you wear sunglasses?

I keep a pair of prescription sunglasses in my car for driving. I may have to go to multiracial soon as I have to take them off now to look at the details of the navigation on my phone

 

[emilyk]

I wore eyeglasses from 4th grade onwards until 72 yrs old when Medicaid paid for (both) eye lens replacement surgery (except for about $500 out of pocket). Best thing I ever did for my eyes.

I had left over some excellent Randolph Engineering eyeglass frames and lenses; still made today. Mine are about 30 years old. Replaced existing lenses with new lenses which had lower part of lens configured in "Reading Glass" prescription, but mid-and upper part of the lens free from correction.

Re-used existing excellent and existing RE eyeglass frames to construct Sunglasses with "Reading" lenses built in. To reduce blue tint (Haze), Always Brown Aviator lenses. Ask a trusted pilot.

Eyeglass frames are like lots of stuff. Quality costs initially but pays of in the long term.

I can wear common Ray-Ban "Teardrop" sunglasses so long as not trying to read print up close. Car dashboard OK, but OK without corrective lenses.
Timeless really comes down to silhouette more than brand name - a well-proportioned wayfarer or subtle browline has survived decades because the shape works with most faces without screaming a specific era. Versatility matters most: frames that go from beach to dinner without feeling out of place. Acetate quality is critical - cheaper materials warp after a couple of summers, while good celluloid holds its shape and develops richer patina over time. Lens clarity is often overlooked; proper polarization and anti-reflective coatings make a real difference in eye comfort during long sunny days. Prada offers clean, architectural options that avoid overdone logos and focus on balanced proportions, which keeps them relevant across seasons. The most timeless pair is the one you still reach for five years later, not the one that looked good in a single campaign.
Issue here is that "Corrective" lenses for these RB teardrop frames/lenses are a bit heavier than similar lenses on aforementioned RE frames/lenses. Not to mention that RB lenses are considerably more expensive than similar lenses for RE "Large Aviator" frames.

Yeah, I'm with you on that. I've been burned by cheap frames too many times - hinges fall apart, coating flakes off after a year. Spending a little more upfront is worth it if you wear them daily.