It must be the mysterious look. Sun glasses provide the "it" factor that many of us seek from our accessories, and this is why the trendier of us invest in genuine upscale brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley - you pay for the long-term "it" thing that goes well with anything you wear. In fact, sunglasses even look cool at night! But to keep from suffering the embarrassment of bumping into telephone poles and the like, there are also glasses that offer flexible visual opacity; in short, not all sunglasses obscure sight even in places that have no sun.

Should you need sunglasses mainly to look chic, you don't need to worry so much about wind and dust protection. Fashion sunglasses that focus more on the look than on the make have been manufactured since Hollywood stars of the 50s made them famous in their films. Choosing the right shape and color of the frame would help you pick out sunglasses that are just as trendy as fashion jewelry. Buy more than one pair so you can mix and match your sun glasses with your wardrobe!Sun glasses have always lent a little extra "cool" to any ensemble. If you're looking to stand out in a crowd, invest in shades!