Long Live the 70s
Ever wished you had lived in a different decade? I have, and I think a lot of people have, too. Enter retro sunglasses. Although we can't pick and choose when we were born, vintage and retro styles can easily take us back to a more-desired time or place. Most retro shades you'll see are characterized by their ultra-dark tints and uber-chunky rims, and I will help you find the perfect shades and show you where to buy them.
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80s Wayfarer Sunglasses
worn by the likes of Buddy Holly, Andy Warhol, and the Blues Brothers
Ray Ban Sunglasses - Wayfarer RB 2113 Sunglasses Black 901, 54
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Amazon Price: $87.60 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Vintage "Buddy" Wayfarer Blues Brothers Clear Sunglasses
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Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
UB Wayfarer Inspired Spring Hinged Fashion Color Sunglasses - 6830SH
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Ray-Ban RB 2132 New Wayfarer sunglasses Tortoise with Grey Green (G-15) Lens 55-18-145
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Amazon Price: $82.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Aviator Shades.
Ray-Ban RB 3321 041/13 Satin Gunmetal HIGHSTREET AVIATOR Sunglasses with APX Brown Fade Lenses
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The Jet Set Celebrity Style Premium Aviator Sunglass - 6545 - White
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Designer Fashion "Covers" Mens Metal Aviator Sunglasses (Gold Frame with Grey/Green Lens)
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Cat Eye Sunglasses
Retro Shaped Sunglasses with Crystals in Assorted Colors
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Hey Viv ! 50's Fun Fashions: Cateye Sunglasses w Rhinestones
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Rhinestone 'Cat Eye' Sunglasses in Assorted Colors
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Cat Eyed.
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Designer Sunglasses
ED HARDY VINTAGE TATTOO SUNGLASSES EHS 002 KOI FISH CLOUD FRAME BROWN GRADIENT LENSES
Amazon Price: $218.00 (as of 07/12/2009)
Gucci Vintage Logo Plastic Cat Eye Sunglasses Green Havana/Shaded brown
Amazon Price: $263.00 (as of 07/12/2009)
Retro Photos.
My cat Pickles w/retro sunglasses on.
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Elvis-Inspired Sunglasses
Fun and Funky "Burning Love" Elvis Sunglasses - Gold with Brown Gradient Lenses
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Full Metal Retro "Elvis" Style Sunglasses [1395]
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Authentic Elvis Concert Sunglasses in Silver and Purple
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Funky & Unique Shades
Jackie O Flower Power Fashion Sunglass with Microfiber Case - 1850 - White / Smoke
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Tres Noir Brown and Orange CHERRY BOMB Sunglasses
Amazon Price: $84.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Esprit Vintage Glam Oversized Oval Womens Silver Sunglasses
Amazon Price: $48.00 (as of 07/12/2009)
Nicole Wide Stem Oversized Fashion Sunglass with Microfiber Case - 1643 - Chocolate
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Serengeti Safari Oversized Fashion Stripe Sunglass - 688 - Purple Cream Stripe
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Heart Shaped Sunglasses
Red Lolita Heart Shaped Sunglasses
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
Heart-Shaped Solid Black "Lolita" Sunglasses with Smoke Lens
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Heart-Shaped Crystal Pink "Lolita" Sunglasses with Smoke Lens
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
Heart-Shaped Crystal Blue "Lolita" Sunglasses with Smoke Lens
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/12/2009)
John Lennon Inspired Sunglasses
UB John Lennon Style Mirror Lens Sunglass w/ Drawstring Sunglass Pouch
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 07/12/2009)
UB Lennon Inspired Mirror Lens Sunglass with Drawstring Sunglass Pouch
Amazon Price: $0.10 (as of 07/12/2009)
Love Around the World Lennon Style Fashion Sunglasses - 3840
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John Lennon Gold Frame/Lens W/Free Case
Amazon Price: $1.95 (as of 07/12/2009)
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Men's Retro.
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Jackie Oversized Round Fashion Frame Sunglass - 7080
Amazon Price: $6.75 (as of 07/12/2009)
Women's Retro.
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Retro Reunion.
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ClassyGals wrote...
Very impressive lens. Five stars and lensrolled to my Sunglasses for 2008 lens. Kindly visit and tell me what you think.
Posted August 05, 2008
