You know, I have to admit, as much as I’m looking forward to watching The Great Gatsby in theatre, I am even more interested in the 1920s-inspired fashion that will come from it. I’ve seen a bit of celebrity fashion that has well and truly brought the 1920’s back; the most recent being Chris Pine on CONAN. You’d think I’d be able to find a pic, right? Maybe I’ll find it again on Rogers on Demand, ’cause he had a serious suit on.
I love Chris Pine.
ANYWAY, so there are some fabulously inspired dresses and head gear, and shoes, OH THE SHOES! If Gatsby fashion really kick-offs, prepping my closet is going to be extra fun this season. Have you seen any roaring twenties vintage shoes lately? TheHubs is in so much trouble in that area alone. I might need a new closet if I pick up all the vintage-y shoes that I’ve found and love recently!
(image by thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com)
One thing you don’t get to see too much of though is sunglasses. In fact, my best source of inspiration was actually from Leonard Di Caprio’s two pairs of sunglasses in the movie. Yeah, that’s about it (without actually seeing the movie yet.) But with sunny days ahead, I am going to need some fabulous shades to go with shiny vintage looks that I now want to pull together.
It seems like the one key ingredient to 1920’s vintage looking sunglasses is the roundness factor. So I went to the Smart Buy Glasses website and went searching for Round. One thing I love about this site: you can be really specific for what you’re looking for (shape, colour, tint, material, price) among their 150+ designer labels, like Prada, Bvlgari, Gucci, etc.
So here’s my list for some great eye-wear to complement your flapper dress (or something more modern if you wish):
- Quite possibly the pair that I covet most, Tom Ford’s Carrie sunglasses in Grey Brown Horn, and Brown tinted shades. *so much love* It has a beautifully rounded frame, with quite a bit of dramatic flare for any occasion.
- Roberto Cavalli’s Zinnia has a nice modern twist for a round-ish frame. What I like most is that while its almost over-the-top as what you’d find in 20’s era fashion, it has a sophistication about it too.
- Lacoste L112S 714’s again have that sophisticated pre-Hepburn vintage look about them.
- Jimmy Choo Mindy sunglasses are a fabulous pair that can go with any outfit, day or night.
- Miu Miu MU13NS are very close to a pair that DiCaprio wears if I remember correctly.
Do you have a favourite pair that totally speaks to the roaring twenties fashionista in you?? I would love to see your choices!
And guess what?!
Thanks to SmartBuyGlasses.ca, you have a chance to win a $150 gift card that is good towards any purchase you want on their site!! There are a TON of fabulous, designer sunglasses to choose from at up to 40% off, and all of which include free shipping and a $25 lens kit! WOOT!
I mentioned above one reason why I love this site, well here’s another: Their Buy One, Give One program. When you purchase a pair of glasses from their site, someone in need gets a pair too! SmartBuyGlasses.ca works with carefully selected charities to ensure the people who need glasses the most will get them. From their site: “In the villages, the local ophthalmic nurses and optometrists examine, diagnose, and provide quality treatment to patients. After the diagnosis, each patient is given a donated pair of personalized prescription frames. The final fitting is performed and we are one step closer to eliminating impaired vision.” So far SmartBuyGlasses.ca have donated $1,000,000 worth of glasses and I for one would love to help them give more!
Good luck! 😀
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I’d look more for the Aviator look , or something retro
I love the Michael Kors sunglasses they have at SmartBuyGlasses.ca:
http://www.smartbuyglasses.ca/designer-sunglasses/Michael-Kors/Michael-Kors-MKS-678-MARRAKECH-001%20F-119519.html
I’m not so fashionable as to pull off the Great Gatsby fad, but in the styles you picked were great!
I love the Classic Rayban Wayfarers
Not sure if they are 1920’s style, but they look like a vinatge style to me, I just love the Alexander McQueen AMQ 4190/S 0CC/K8
I love the Burberry BE3043, but there are dozens of really beautiful styles. Now if only my face suited them all…
Love those classic frames! Round shapes can be hard to pull off, but look amazing when done right.
Great Gatsby fad
Cats eye frames!!1
Bolle Fang 10350
I like the
Prada PR57LS Sunglasses!
I really like the Carrera CARRERA 36 sunglasses
i love the Great Gatsby style!
Tom Ford’s Carrie sunglasses is my style
I like these classic Gucci frames: Gucci GG 3140/S 791/YY
Thanks.
~Dreena~
I like Great Gatsby style glasses
I also love the Michael Kors sunglasses
I love the Michael Kors MKS 6716S SEVILLE 210 sunglasses
thanks
Jimmy Choo Mindy Sunglasses
Roberto Cavalli’s Zinnia Sunglasses
i love the Roberto Cavalli’s Zinnia sunglasses
I really like the Tom Ford Whitney glasses. They’re cool and unusual looking
really like the Carrera CARRERA 36 sunglasses
I love those glasses. I think I had a pair like some of them, but my favorite are the Roberto Cavalli.
Michael Korrs 🙂
These are fabulous!! I could totally see you rockin’ looks from the roarin’ 20’s!
I like the Tom Ford Whitney glasses,so chic!
I can’t wait to see this movie for the fashion, too!! Unfortunately, my face can’t do round glasses but I love the look of them on other people!
http://www.smartbuyglasses.ca/designer-sunglasses/Ray-Ban/Ray-Ban-RB4098-Jackie-Ohh-II-710/71-23180.html
my favorite are the Roberto Cavalli.
Ray Ban RB2140 Original Wayfarer speaks very loudly to me although I love the Gatsby looks, too.
I like Roberto Cavalli.
I’ve always loved 20s style fashion, so I hope the Gatsby trend spills over in to the highstreet
I like the D&G DD6090 05/8G or maybe a pair of guess ones or the
Gucci GG 3584/S 3GN/42 So many to choose from LOL
I like the Jimmy Choo Mindy sunglasses
I like the Tom Ford Whitney glasses
I love the classic Rayban wayfarer. I owned a pair 30 years ago that I have since lost and would love to replace them!
I love anything round, and tortoiseshell!
So many great choices at smartbuyglasses! I’m still a fan of the classic Rayban Original wayfarer sunglasses.
I like the Tom Ford Whitney glasses
i love the michael kors sunnies! and i love the great gatsby theme!
the Lacoste ones are great
http://res.cloudinary.com/geek-with-style/image/upload/v1368505070/lacoste_L112S_714_oagxvm.jpg
Jimmy Choo Mindy sunglasses
The Roberto Cavalli’s Zinnia are starting to grow on me
Today I am loving the
Chloe CL 2189 C04. I am definitely looking for something for this summer.
Love the Mui Mui & always have loved vintage fashion styles!!!!!
I like the shape of the Lacoste L112S 714′s
The Fendi FS 5003 1 is totally speaking to me! Love the classic look.
The Miu Miu MU13NS are the coolest by far – very retro
Kiss&Kill KK2611 303
Fendi FS 1000 218 FEMALE – I adore these
I like the Prada PR57LS
I like the Dolce & Gabbana DG2106K Folding Polarized 1028/57 A. I lost my D&Gs in a windsurfing accident a few years ago and have been sunglass-less ever since. Finally, this pair is the perfect replacement!
I like theGucci GG 3537/S 5E9/DX. Looking for something that will last for a few years since some of these glasses are so expensive!
I LOVE the
Fendi FS 5117 001 they are fabulous !!!
the Jimmy Choo glasses are great!
These Versace VE2129B 100068 are really funky!
Persol PO2996V Eyeglasses
I’m looking for a pair of solid aviators!!
Love the Christian Dior MY MISS DIOR F V08/HA!
I love the Jimmy Choo Mindy Sunglasses and yes I love the Great Gatsby style
Today I am loving the
Marc Jacobs MJ 119 COV/ZW.
I love all of these glasses so much. I didn’t even realize that Gatsby inspired sunglasses were a thing. Glad I stopped by!
I love all the retro rayban designs “grampa jones” and the wayfares!
Jimmy Choo Mindy sunglasses – awesome!
sunglasses are so cool
I really like the Spy Farrah Black – Merlot Fade: http://www.smartbuyglasses.ca/designer-sunglasses/Spy/Spy-FARRAH-Black—Merlot-Fade-136010.html
I want a pair 🙂
Like the placement of the arms on the Balenciaga BAL 0141/S DBU/FM sunglasses
still loving the retro Raybans aviators, wayfares and the grampa jones all big hits for me
I am in love with the Roberto Cavalli’s Zinnia glasses from your article.
I love the Fendi FS 5003 1. something simple and goes everything I own.
I love the Marc Jacob glasses too
Those Tag Heuer TH9202 601′ s are super sleek
Miu Miu MU13NS
I’m going with the
Tory Burch TY9013 Polarized 104937 today
Oooh, those ones are sweet! Would definitely go with any outfit. 🙂
This giveaway is making me want to buy a new pair of sunglasses NOW!!
Al though I love some of the fashions in Gatsby I love the Rayban retro styles of the wayfarers more Love a pair
Yes it’s true I also feel like that
I like the unisex Maui Jim Lagoon sunglasses
Today I’m in a valentino kinda mood…I’m liking this one.
Valentino VAL 620/SR 001 B
When will we see some picture of your sporting these great Gatsby styles or maybe some of the Rayban Wayfarers I love so much?
These Zebra print ones are fun Guess GU 7013 BLK3
Today I am looking at Christian Dior MY MISS DIOR F V08/HA 🙂
i love the Tom Ford FT0187 RHONDA 52P style
I really like this pair of Fendi glasses. Classic!
Fendi FS 5235/S 001
Ray Ban RB4098 Jackie Ohh II Sunglasses have a Jackie O type vibe
I really like them
I like the Dolce & Gabbana DG2083 02/13
I am a Rayban fan Have been since I was in high school MANY years ago. Now my kids love them too Can never go wrong with the Wayfarers
I like the
Burberry BE1156 1001
Kiss&Kill KK2611 303 are very cool
Loving the Black Classic Rayban Wayfarers That Retro look is always in style
Oh I really like these ones too Juicy Couture Quaint/S V08/YY
I like these ones: Alexander McQueen AMQ 4156/S TER/SH. A little different than what I would usually pick, but still classic.
I still like the Jimmy Choo sunglasses
Hope to score some of those great Rayban Wayfarers to finish off my summer fashion statement
with a bit of sparkle is nice too Cerruti CE 506 Swarovski 5
I might actually need to pick up this pair of glasses
Coach Victoria HC8002 505311 since it’s 40% off now.
Oh thanks for that tip.
I love the Lacoste L112S 714 that you featured!
Love the shape and the art deco design on these Bvlgari BV8037B 501/3C sunglasses
I think this pair of Marc is pretty neat
Marc By Marc Jacobs MMJ 313/S D28/HA
Kinda Gatsby-esque.
Here’s mine:
Carrera PANAMERIKA 1 VRW/IC
I like the Prada PR03MS ZYZ5I1.
If I win, I’m gonna get the Jimmy Choo Mindy sunglasses 🙂
you know I love the Rayban Wayfarers in the classic black and some stylin’ red lipstick and I am ready to go!
I really am digging these Ed Hardy EHS 030 White Tiger TOR glasses
I like the pair by Ralph Lauren RL8074 500187
i really like the Carrera GRAND PRIX 2 T4M/9O it speaks to me
I actually really like a lot of these 20s inspired looks – they go with my face structure!
I really hope to get a pair of Gatsby style! Like the ones you posted
I like the
Anne Klein AK5120 Sunglasses
gatsby style ones!
I’m loving the
Michael Kors MKS 137L TAHITI O15
ooooooooo LOVE these Emilio Pucci EP 646SR 609 sunglasses!!
I love the cool look of the classic Raybans Wayfarers but the aviators look very cool too
Awesome glasses
good luck everyone!