Find the Perfect Retro & Vintage Shades
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Where to buy retro & vintage sunglasses
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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Wayfarers
Fall 2010

From left to right: Anna Sui, Band of Outsiders, Paul & Joe.
My Top Picks
- Premium Pin Stud Colored Sunglasses @ ASOS, $19.83
- Karl Lagerfeld Retro Wayfarer (more colors available) @ ASOS, $134.47
- Ray Ban Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses @ Nordstrom, $145
- Super Tie Dye Sunglasses at Luisaviaroma, $194.99
- F5540 Sunglasses @ Forever 21, $5.80
- Fantas-Eyes Wildlife Resin Sunglasses (more colors available) @ Endless, $26
Aviators
Fall 2010

From left to right: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Frankie Morello, Tracy Reese.
Aviators
- Centre Detail Plastic Aviators @ ASOS, $8.62
- Victoria Beckham Metal-framed Aviator Sunglasses @ Net-a-Porter, $430
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Logo Rimless Shield Sunglasses (more colors) @ Nordstrom, $98
- Carrera Violet Safari/A G3W Sunglasses @ Kitson, $125
- Michiko Koshino Bright Contrast Plastic Aviator @ ASOS, $55.17
- Chloe Sunglasses Style 2104 @ Madison Los Angeles, $290
Cat Eye
Fall 2010

From left to right: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Nina Ricci.
- Cats Eye Sunglasses @ ASOS, $17.24
- F2535 Sunglasses (more colors) @ Forever 21, $5.80
- Brilliant Retro Sunglasses @ BCBG Maxazria, $25
- Betty Shades @ Anthropologie, $28
- Ray-ban RB4126 Cat Eye Sunglasses (more colors) @ Zappos, $135
- Tom Ford Nikita Cat Eye Sunglasses (more colors) @ Bloomingdale's, $360
Elvis-Inspired Sunglasses
Funky & Unique
Fall 2010
From left to right: Les Copains, Issey Miyake, Ann-Sophie Back.
- Max Headroom Sunglasses at Modcloth, $11.99
- Heart Shield Sunglasses at Charlotte Russe, $5.99
- Silver Glitter Star Sunglasses at Miss Selfridge, £12.00 (about $20)
- Marni Scalloped Rimmed Sunglasses at Net-a-Porter, $335
- Vintage Plastic Lips Sunglasses at Bleu Dame, $12.80
- Mesh Shutter Sunglasses at Topshop, £10.00 (about $17)
Heart-Shaped
From left to right: Moschino Spring 2006, Blugirl Spring 2007, Moschino Spring 2006.
Heart Shaped
- Wild Hearts Sunglasses at Forever 21, $5.80
- Matt Neon Heart Sunglasses at Topshop, £15.00 (about $25)
- Hard Candy Heart Sunnies at Fred Flare, $11
- Love You Heart Sunglasses by Juicy Couture, $98
- Mint Heart Sunglasses at Miss Selfridge, £12.00 (about $20)
- Sweet Heart Sunglasses at Urban Outfitters, $10
Butterfly Shaped
- Prada Butterfly Frame Sunglasses at Net-a-Porter, $245
- Pink Butterfly Sunglasses at Dorothy Perkins, £12.00 (about $20)
- 'Madam' Oversized Butterfly Designer Sunglasses at 80s Purple, $10
- Designer Inspired Butterfly 2 Oversized Sunglasses at Bleu Dame, $14.80
- Butterfly Sunglasses at Forever 21, $5.80
- Prada Signature Butterfly Sunglasses at Forzieri, $257
John Lennon/60's Style
Fall 2010
From left to right: Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace.
- The Monique Sunglasses at Modcloth, $11.99
- Christian Dior Josephine Fashion Sunglasses at World of Watches, $132.99
- Proenza Schouler Tortoiseshell Optic Sunglasses at La Garconne, $310
- Small Round Sunglasses at Topshop, £15.00 (about $25)
- Orange Wire Rim Sunglasses at Vivre, $265
- Yoko Sunglasses at Forever 21, $5.80
Best Sites for Vintage & Retro Sunglasses
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Oversized
Fall 2010
From left to right: Alexander Wang, Giambattista Valli, Emporio Armani.
- Houndstooth Sunglasses at Charlotte Russe, $5.99
- Candy-Coated Sunglasses at Anthropologie, $48
- Fantas-Eyes Aloha Oversized Sunglasses at Endless, $26
- Gloria Oversized Sunglasses at Fossil, $50
- The Cougar Sunglasses at Modcloth, $11.99
- Square Sunglasses w/ Metallic Detail at Forever 21, $5.80
What are your favorite kind of retro/vintage shades?
Retro Reunion.
Share your comments/questions/suggestions/etc.

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MADDIE
Dec 12, 2011 @ 12:41 am | delete
- LOVE Mary-Kate Olsen sunglasses..she always has the coolest stuff !
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Timelapselove
Oct 18, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- I dig the really over-sized glasses! Cool lens!
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KimGiancaterino Jun 30, 2011 @ 9:13 am | delete
- What a fun collection of sunglasses! I still have my old white Vuarnets. Maybe they'll come back in style?
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Tipi
Jun 10, 2011 @ 1:38 pm | delete
- What wonderful retro and vintage fun! I didn't know some of these styles were still available and some sure had me smiling....okay, laughing!
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pacevedo1968
May 31, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
- good lens....i want the 60s john lennon style
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