Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN Sunglasses

 THE ASKMEN TAKE

Do something a little different this year: Trade in your standardblack sunglasses for something a little more unusual and eye-catching.

Favored by celebs like Brad Pitt, these Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN shades will look smokin' with most of your current wardrobe and will play into fall's trend for earth tones with their warm, rose-gold frames and dark brown gradient lenses. These shades are also a perfect balance of classic and contemporary because while the double bridge bar is borrowed from the aviator, the more angular, square-shaped frames bring the sunglasses up to date.

UNIQUENESS

Though they're not a bright, obnoxious ‘80s color, nor do they have a huge shiny logo on the side, the Tom Ford TF0034 JOHN shades will make you stand apart from everyone else when you wear them. The combination of rose-gold frames and brown lenses will warm up your face and give it a tanned glow, giving the impression that you just got back from a relaxing beach holiday. These sunglasses will be especially flattering on guys with blond manes or natural highlights.

DURABILITY

As long as you properly take care of them, meaning you should always keep them in a protective case when you're not wearing them and avoid clumsy mistakes like sitting on them, these sunglasses should last you for 5 to 10 years. On the trend front, it will be around five years before the modified aviator look of these shades, along with their large lenses, appear dated. If you live in a place where the sun is particularly bright in the summer, such as a desert environment, you might not be able to wear these during the warmer months, as they may not block out enough light. Everyone else will be able to wear them year-round. At around $300, the cost of these shades is on par with other designer sunglasses. If you're searching for a quick way to make it look like you overhauled your wardrobe, these high-quality shades are a good buy. On the other hand, if you can only afford one pair of designer sunglasses, go for a more classic pair in black, like theRay-Ban Predators, that won't ever look dated.