Who isn’t tired of wearing cumbersome masks? Come summer, you will be wearing polarised sunglasses too. Black outfit, black sunglasses plus a black mask and you are ready to rob a bank. Masks are a necessity. So are the sunglasses. But it doesn’t mean you will have to look shady.

Wearing masks and sunglasses can make you look mean, unapproachable and all the negative things you can think of. With no verbal communication, it is not possible to know that the other person means no harm.

Wearing a certain style of sunglasses can curb down your unfriendly vibe. Pairing with light coloured masks can make you look like a friendly neighbour guy or a stylish girl next door.

1. Browline Sunglasses with tints that are not black

Any coloured tint but not black. Black tinted sunglasses are the coolest accessory but not with your face covered. Without an inch of skin exposed, you will look suspicious. And black makes you unapproachable. Avoid black tints with black masks.

Browline sunglasses highlights your eyes and draws attention. Tortoiseshell or navy blue coloured sunglasses will look even with masks. Try these look with lighter shade masks like brown or blue.

2. Aviator sunglasses with green or brown tints

Thin rimmed aviator sunglasses give you a bold look. Wearing them with masks, not much. Worse, these will make you look dangerous. If you are aiming for that look, you can. For a friendlier approach, aviator sunglasses with green or brown tints with matching green or brown masks are worth a shot.

3. Round Sunglasses

Round sunglasses will make you look softer with masks. Transparent round sunglasses will give you an amiable vibe. Pair them with white masks and you are good to go. Round sunglasses in chic golden frame and brown tints are perfect to wear with dark colour masks. Brown tints don’t hide your eyes. When your eyes are visible, you will look less shady and more trustworthy. Any sunglasses that make your eyes visible are a good option to wear with masks. You can find affordable sunglasses online in various shades of your liking.

4. Mirrored sunglasses

Mirrored sunglasses are made from a reflective optical coating on their lenses. It reduces glare from metal and hard surfaces. These sunglasses will appear like small mirrors. Try wearing this style of sunglasses in rose gold tint. For a party, this style is a show-stealer. Your look wouldn’t fade with your mask.

5. Cat-eye Sunglasses

For a stylish and outgoing look, cat-eye sunglasses do the job. It will give you a non-serious look even with a dull-looking mask on your face. These cat-eye sunglasses, although a unisex style, are more preferred by women. Men can definitely try this style to look more approachable and fashionable especially when nothing is noticeable behind your face mask. Cat-eye sunglasses will make you look attractive.

There are plenty more sunglasses for women that goes well even with masks. These sunglasses work well for men too.

1. Sunglasses with a bigger frame and light coloured tints like amber, blue or brown. If you are going to a party, bigger frame sunglasses will not look over the top. 

2. Sunglasses embellished with jewels or stones- Also a party wear look. These bejewelled sunglasses may not be to the liking of everyone. But it does give you shimmer and shine, which is getting blocked by your mask.
3. Eccentric looking sunglasses- sunglasses with modern irregular shapes. Breaking away from the traditional look? These sunglasses are for you. There are many stylish modern sunglasses with irregular shapes like octagon-shaped sunglasses, irregularly round shaped sunglasses or a mismatched pair of sunglasses. It all depends on you the wearer how you carry this style.

Wear Polarised sunglasses

Not just any sunglasses. Wear sunglasses that are polarised. Polarised sunglasses come in various styles and shades. These sunglasses protect your eyes from direct sunlight. Cheap sunglasses only have fashion on their list. But these sunglasses give you the benefit of fashion, along with protection for your eyes and comfort while wearing them.

How can I prevent my sunglasses from fogging while wearing masks?

Wearing masks with sunglasses is cumbersome because your breath fogs up your glasses diminishing your view. Moistening your sunglasses will prevent its surface from misting from your breath. This is true even when you are wearing normal glasses.

1. Wipe your sunglasses with anti-fog wipes. These wipes are pre-moistened wipes that give moisture to your sunglasses and prevent them from fogging up.
2. Use shaving foam to clean your sunglasses.
3. Use anti-fog paste or spray, rain repellent on glasses. Etc.
4. Or clean your sunglasses with normal water and soap.