In June and July, and even as early as May, there is always a rush for sunglasses and other holiday essentials. This inevitably means that prices are higher and that your dream pair of Ralph Lauren designer sunglasses – ones you’ve been picturing yourself in, on a beach, all winter long – are snapped up.
If you’re a savvy shopper, you’ll get your holiday shopping done nice and early, and this means getting your sunglasses too. You might even be able to snap up a deal because you’re buying outside of the main holiday months of June, July and August.
What to look for in a great pair of shades
Your new sunglasses should tick all of the following boxes:
Offer the right protection for your eyes. No matter how great they look, if your sunglasses don’t meet European protection standards, you shouldn’t wear them in the sun.
Suit the shape of your face. Matching the shape of the frames to the shape of your face is a key part of buying any pair of glasses. If you get it right, your sunglasses will flatter your face.
Be durable. This is one of the main reasons people buy designer glasses and sunglasses – because they are better made, better quality and will last longer without breaking or snapping. Buy a flimsy pair and you’ll soon be replacing them, which is a waste of money, not to mention being quite frustrating.