How To Buy Sunglasses For Someone Else

Whether it’s Christmas, their birthday, an anniversary or just because you want to spoil them, gifting them a new pair of sunglasses to freshen up their look while protecting their eyes is the perfect present no matter the occasion. Don’t let the thought of choosing sunglasses for someone else scare you, we’re here to guide you through buying them a pair of sunnies they’ll love.

1. Choose sunglasses to suit their hobbies and lifestyle

A good starting point when buying sunglasses for someone else is to know their lifestyle and favourite hobbies. A safe bet for those who love to spend time on the water is sunglasses with polarised lenses to cut out glare, or if they can’t get enough of cricket and golf, a pair of brown lenses will enhance the colour contrast of the grass and ball in order to optimise their vision. Shopping for someone who follows fashion trends like it’s their religion? Narrow your search by browsing newly listed sunglasses from fashion-forward brands like Le Specs and Versace.

2. Know their favourite brands

Have they been rocking a pair of Oakley’s for as long as you can remember, or do they rave about how much they love Maui Jim lenses? Knowing which eyewear brands they can’t seem to steer away from is a safe bet when buying them a new pair of sunnies. As they’re probably most likely to buy from a brand they’ve worn before, take note of what brands they love in order to ensure they will get lots of wear out of their new pair.

3. Choose a similar shape or style to what they normally wear

From classic round and rectangular shapes to geometric styles that are a little more out there, choosing sunglasses from all the different styles can be overwhelming even when shopping for ourselves. Play it safe by choosing them a style and colour you have seen them wear before. Whether that be a pair of wraparound sunnies or a fashion-forward cat eye style, chances are if they have worn that shape and colour before they’ll look great in something similar.

4. Consider their face size and shape

While not the easiest way to shop for someone else, it’s important to consider face size and shape when buying them a pair of sunglasses. For those with a larger face, look for sunglasses with XL sizing and for those with smaller faces, sunglasses marked as petite will likely be more comfortable than other styles. Other ways to find sunglasses that will fit them perfectly is by searching for alternative-fit sunglasses, a shape made for those with a low nose bridge and high cheekbones. Face shapes can determine what frames will look best on them, a general rule of thumb is to pick styles that aren’t too similar to their face shapes; if they have a round face, choose a pair of angular or rectangle sunglasses to accentuate their features.

5. Give them the gift of choice with gift cards

If you’re still unsure what to buy for them, an easy solution that will put a smile on anyone’s face is an e-Gift Card they can spend online and in-store. E-Gift cards are the perfect no-fuss present, no wrapping or ribbon is required as they are sent directly to your loved one’s inbox. Having them choose a style they love is the easiest way to ensure they’ll get plenty of wear out of their next pair of sunglasses.