Finding My Vibe with Some Classic Shades
So, I’d been seeing this term “old money style” floating around a bit. Wasn’t really sure what it fully meant, sounded kinda fancy, maybe a bit stuffy? But then I started noticing certain kinds of sunglasses people were wearing. Not the huge, flashy ones, or the super sporty types. More… classic, I guess?
It got me thinking about my own sunglasses situation. I had a couple of pairs, one scratched up, another one just felt kinda cheap. Decided it was time for an upgrade, something that would last and, you know, just look good without trying too hard. That’s what I figured the “old money” thing was about anyway – quality, timeless stuff.
My Search Process
First, I did what everyone does: hopped online. Typed in “classic sunglasses,” “timeless sunglasses,” stuff like that. Saw a lot of the same shapes popping up – Wayfarer styles, Clubmaster types, some round frames, aviators of course. But pictures online only tell you so much. You can’t feel the weight or see how they actually sit on your face.
So, next step was hitting a few stores. Not the big department stores right away, but some smaller eyewear places and even a couple of decent vintage shops I know. I wanted to actually hold them.
- Feeling them out: Picked up a bunch. Some felt too light, almost flimsy. Others were surprisingly heavy.
- Trying them on: This was key. Shapes that look great on a model? Looked weird on me. Aviators, for example, just don’t suit my face shape, never have.
- Looking at details: Checked the hinges – did they feel solid? Looked at the material – was it a nice acetate or just cheap plastic?
Landing on the Right Pair
After trying on maybe twenty different pairs across a few shops, I started to get a feel for what worked. I wasn’t looking for a specific brand name, honestly. More the shape and the feel. I leaned towards a slightly thicker frame, something substantial but not chunky.
Ended up finding a pair in a dark tortoiseshell pattern. Kind of a squared-off shape, but with slightly rounded edges. They felt really well-made. The hinges were smooth but firm. Put them on, looked in the mirror. Yeah, these felt right. Didn’t feel like a costume, just felt like… good sunglasses.
Wearing Them Day-to-Day
Been wearing them for a few weeks now. They’re comfortable, which is important. Don’t slide down my nose. The lenses are good quality too, cut the glare nicely without making everything look weirdly colored.
The main thing is, they just work with everything. Whether I’m just running errands in jeans and a t-shirt or dressed a bit smarter, they don’t look out of place. They feel understated. Nobody’s commented “Wow, old money sunglasses!” – thank goodness. But I feel a bit more put-together wearing them. It’s more about finding a solid, classic piece that fits my style rather than chasing some trend name.
So yeah, that was my little adventure into finding some new shades. Wasn’t about being fancy, just finding something well-made and timeless that I actually like wearing. Happy with how it turned out.
