The summer may be well underway, but that is no reason to not get your hands (or eyes) on a pair of shades that signify summer style. With the variety of colors and prints, the choices are endless.  Try a fun plastic pair for casual outings and a sleek metal pair for affairs that are more conservative. Here are a few of my personal favorite pairs that can inspire you to create your own shady look for summer…or even fall!

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1. These Gucci sunglasses combine the perfect combination of fun and formal.  Their plastic frame is less sophisticated than a metal frame, but the brown and blue gradient creates a look that isn’t over the top. They are still noticeable and unique, but not too bright or tacky.

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2. The color on these is perfect for autumn. Resembling the orange pigment in the season’s leaves, these David Yurman shades are ideal for late August and early September.  And even now with a complimentary bathing suit, these are ready for the beach any day.

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3. Metal lovers everywhere (and no, I don’t mean the music) slide on these snake-embossed Juicy Couture sunglasses for a clean, modern appeal. With two-toned lenses and a white frame, these are definitely the inspiration behind a simple summer chic.

For all you guys, don’t worry. I made some time to look up men’s shades that I thought were perfect for the summer or anytime of year. Although many of you might not think twice about accessorizing (or even once for that matter), investing in a quality pair of sunglasses is definitely a respectable and worthwhile fashion action.

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1. The first place I looked was Oakley. Their stylish and sporty intent behind their designs creates the perfect pair of sunglasses for the guy that wants to seem laid back yet self-conscious in terms of ensemble. Try the Oakley Jupiter. With a variety of personalizing options, they meet anyone’s preferences. Not to mention, they slightly resemble Ray-Bans.

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2. For the active guys out there, polarized lenses seem to be the big thing from the baseball field to the track. These Oakley Jawbone shades can come with two sets of lenses that you can replace yourself just by simply detaching the bottom half of the frame. Watch the video on Oakley.com to see it in action and to see all the styling options available.

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3. Looking sleek and stylish isn’t just for girls. Don’t limit yourself to plastic, sport-inspired shades the entire summer. Go for the minimal, classic, and always sophisticated metal frame. These Ivan sunglasses from Banana Republic are cool enough to wear everyday without crossing over the “metro” line.

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