Stussy Sunglasses

Stussy's History

Stussy isn't just a brand name; it's a signature. The company didn't start out with sunglasses. Instead, according to the Stussy website, t-shirts and surfboards were the selling points of Shawn Stussy, starting around 1980. The company is a product of shifting cultures around the 1970s and 1980s, inspiration stemming from music of the time. From there, the brand traveled around the world, sharing its contemporary vibe. Stussy sunglasses came later.

What's the Appeal?

When you buy Stussy shades, you get:

• Bold style
• Large frames to protect your face and hide the results of a late night
• Sun protection
• Reasonable prices
• Colors, neutrals—whatever combination you'd like!
• A combination of classic shapes with unexpected colors

Where to Get Stussy Sunglasses

• Sunglasses Giant
• Sunglass Replicas
• 80s Purple
• Edgewear
• Eyewear

Examples You'll Love

• The Rogan is an aviator style that costs roughly $100. Frame/lens combinations include: black frame/brown lenses, silver frame/grey lenses, silver frame/brown lenses, and—the girly girls will love this one—pink frame/plum lenses.

• The Brigette combines fun color combinations like purple/purple, red/smoke, and black/smoke. For $85.00, these big glasses with plastic lenses can be yours.

• The Kareem comes in black/smoke, chocolate/brown, and white/blue. They'll cost you roughly $90.00, but they're fairly unique in shape. They're big, wide, and have an unexpected combination of curves and angles.

• Replicas are available too. This one's $24.99 compared to the usual $80.00-100.00 for the real thing.

• The Willard, available in Robins Egg/Grey, costs about $90.00. At 80s Purple, you'll get free shipping on purchases of $99.00 or more. Get them in crème/plum, too.

• Round face? The Lenore may be your answer to the big sunglasses you've been desiring. Get them for $84.00 in crème/plum.

Stussy for Face Shapes

When shopping for Stussy sunglasses—especially if you're limited to online sources because you're not having luck finding them in your town—it's best to keep some guidelines in mind for complementing your face shape.

• If your face is round, look for angular frame shapes.

• If your face is oval, you can go with just about any shape, but make sure the size is proportional to your face size.

• If your face is square, balance out your strong jaw with a curved frame.

• Heart-shaped face? Try to stay away from oversized sunglasses and the style will look more proportional.

Color Choices

If you normally look best in jewel tones and silver jewelry and you're looking for something other than the basic black, brown, silver, or gold frames, stick with cool tones. That means try on purple, pink, aqua, and other colors with blue undertones.

Look best in earth tones like brown, mustard, terra cotta, and pine green? Prefer gold jewelry? Stick with warm colors with yellow undertones like tan or rust.

People with either skin tone should have fun trying on red. Sometimes you'd be surprised how universally flattering red can be; pair your unconventional white sunglasses with your favorite red lipstick for a look that says "POW!"

So if you prefer the blacks and the browns of the sunglass world, it's best to keep in mind that sometimes those colors break the color rules. Brown sunglasses with amber lenses can look better on a fair-skinned blonde than a black frame with smoke-colored lenses. They won't be as stark against the light coloring.

The beautiful thing about Stussy sunglasses is that they come in all sorts of colors and shapes. That means if you have an unconventional style, you can do a Google search or shop in person for the Stussy brand and conjure up something flattering for yourself.