I always say that living in New York (or anywhere really!), you really just need three things to look put together. A great coat, a nice bag, and a good pair of sunglasses. You could literally pair these three things with sweatpants and no one would ever notice.
Amongst other things (most importantly, protecting that delicate eye area); a great pair of sunglasses can transform your look entirely, make you look instantly more sophisticated, and hide the fact that you a) aren’t wearing any makeup or b) had a late night the evening before. What would we do without them!? Today I have teamed up with my friends at Ray-Ban to style two of my most favorite pairs of sunglasses… a classic wayfarer + a modern, mirrored aviator.
I’ve been a big Ray-Ban fan for years now (who isn’t!?) but love all the new, exciting things they have been doing (for example, have you seen their personalization feature? You can customize nearly every part of the sunglasses (style, lenses, materials, front, temples, size, + even the case color) AND add a personalized message to the inner part or the external side of the temples. So cool. Whether you go with a monogram or something more personal/sentimental, they’d make for the perfect gift.
There’s nothing like a classic wayfarer. They literally go with everything (they look chic + cool with a party dress, great with athleisure, and perfectly compliment jeans and a tee). A pair of wayfarers is like the white t-shirt of sunglasses… it’s classic, foolproof, and will never go out of style. You cannot look bad wearing wayfarers. I am wearing the original wayfarer classic here but I am also coveting a fold-up pair – folding sunglasses feel very James Bond + I love how little room they take up… you could keep them in a coat pocket or even a tiny clutch. I also really love Ray-Ban’s leather wayfarers… I’d never seen leather sunglasses before and think that these are just so cool!
In my everyday life I tend to stick to wayfarers or cat-eyes (the main reason being that they are more durable) but I also love a good pair of aviators… especially if they are mirrored. Ray-Ban’s flash lenses are available in twelve different colors… everything from classic metallics to quirkier choices like orange and green). I personally adore this copper pair as the lenses are ultra-reflective, + the silhouette is kind of badass… but then, they look like rose gold so they are also a bit girly!
The rest of what I’m wearing! Banana Republic Coat (c/o) // Paper Crown Sequin Jacket (c/o) // Banana Republic Velvet Camisole (c/o) // Good American Jeans // EACH Jewels Necklace // Chanel Purse // J.Crew Factory Pumps
Created in Partnership with Ray-Ban
Photography by Lydia Hudgens.
Have been on the hunt for a new pair of sunglasses. The aviators look awesome will check them out and love the sequin jacket!
Have a great week, Grace!
Thank you Tracy!!! These are really fun! Hope you had a great Monday 🙂 xo
okay everytime you wear those jeans i’m like omg those jeans are so good- but seriously they are so good.
xo, brittany
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Girl, you need them!!!! They are truly the best jeans ever. I finally washed them and actually missed them while they were in the laundry!!
I love your style girl, you’re always looking spot on!
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You are so sweet, Natali!! Thank you!!
I’ve been searching for a new pair of sunglasses -these are so perfect!
Xo
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Thanks, Elizabeth!!! Xx
I really love the look with the mirrored aviators, really cool!
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Thank you so much, Elishia!!!
Love Ray-Ban! They really are the best sunglasses. I’ve had two pairs for years and they are still just as classic!
xo Lauren
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I totally agree. They last forever and always look great!!!
You look AMAZING! That lip colour and the green jacket – perfect! And there is really nothing more classic than a Wayfarer.
Aw, thank you Delaney! Xoxo
I’m such a huge fan of Ray Ban. They have such great pieces and the quality is amazing!
I love them too! Always classic!!!
I love the aviator pair you’re wearing! I have a bit of an obsession with Ray-Ban (8 pairs and counting) so I might need to add another pair to my collection.
Oh my goodness. 8 pairs is a lot! You can never have too many, I guess! Xo
Ray Ban have been my go-to sunglasses for EVER. I love all of the styles they offer, but the aviators have been my favorites – I may or may not own 8 pairs/combinations 😉 Love how you’ve styled yours!
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Oh wow! You have even more than I do – I love it!!! Their sunglasses are so great. Well made, well priced, and always classic! Xo
Omg that sequin jacket looks incredible on you! I love that you paired this look with flats making it more casual! Xoxo.
Aw thank you Jillian!! xx