Men's Sunglasses: 2009 Models.

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Summer wouldn’t be summer without a great set of men’s sunglasses. In fact, while some maintain that clothes make the man, we believe that it’s actually his shades that define his character in the warm weather months. Men’s sunglasses provide the barometer of our lifestyle. That said, men’s sunglasses in 2009 are a bit different than they were in 2008, so you may want to consider upgrading. In 2009, sunglasses have gone back to basics, erring toward a more contemporary take on the traditional. We’ve culled through the offerings, and we recommend these stylish summertime optic options in men’s sunglasses.

Retro

The good old days are back in 2009. This summer’s leading contenders are reminiscent of days gone by and offer a justifiable reason to relive the glory days. Countless options in men’s sunglasses rule the market, but a few outshine the rest. There are the truly old-school alternatives from Tom Ford and Ray-Ban: Ford’s Jack sunglasses ($360) are superbly geeky, while Ray-Ban’s Club Masters remind us why we love the ‘90s. However, for those who don’t want such obvious throwbacks, more subtle styles from Banana Republic and Quicksilver exist. Decisions aside, 2009’s retro shades make “back in the day” modern and stylish again.

AskMen.com pick: Believe it or not, we’re going with the quirky-cool men’s sunglasses now popularly being referred to as Club Masters. These retro shades are equal parts nostalgia and nirvana.

Ray-Ban Club Masters: $99

Aviators

Iconic to say the least, aviators are the juggernaut of men’s sunglasses. In 2009, they maintain their permanent prowess. You have upscale, contemporary aviators like the John Varvatos Two-Tone Sunglasses; their cool coloring and geometric liberties offer a flashier and faster set of aviators that don’t stick with tradition. Then there's also Fossil’s affordable Brady aviators ($55); their tortoiseshell frame mixes things up a bit, offering a more nonconformist option. However, if it’s tradition you want, then selections from either Dolce & Gabbana or Club Monaco are obvious choices. Both options offer straightforward, in-good-taste design that exudes classic masculinity and style.

AskMen.com pick: While the classic options are time-honoring and more affordable, we can’t help but find favor with the Two-Tones from Varvatos. Their atypical symmetry and coloring lend them a fashionable edge over the competition.

John Varvatos Two-tone Sunglasses:    $325

Wraparounds

Somewhere between high style and super sporty lies the versatile wraparound. This is the frame option for guys who enjoy an active lifestyle because wraparounds transition easily from the links to the lounge -- it’s all in what you pair them with. If you determine this the category for you and your style is more polished, then look into the pricier choices from Prada and Maui Jim. Prada’s Tipped Wraparound have a little more gusto with its red accents, while Maui Jim’s Canoes ($206) are simplistically modish. However, if you don’t want to spend more than two bills, you can still find suitable wraparounds for less. Both Arnette and Oakley offer stylish sets, though they do lean more toward the sporty side of things.

We have two more picks for your men’s sunglasses this year…

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