In terms of protection and fashion, nothing else proven to be better than a pair of aviator sunglasses. It cannot be denied that the aviator is always manly as we can see them in most of the action heroes movies. They can offer the wearers a thrilling experience and a great look at the same time. We have seen that aviator sunglasses are always a part of American iconography during the first half of the 20th century. Although aviator sunglasses are not the first type of eyewear fashion, they are presumed to be much more functional and distinctive. A thin metal design paired with the teardrop lenses makes these sunglasses much cooler and attractive.

Today we will try to explore the historical background of the glasses and the various types of trendy aviators Links to an external site. available in the market. Apart from all this, we will also try to reveal the styling tips that are associated with such sunglasses. It will be an exciting matter to discuss with all such issues.
A perfect eyewear gear for military
A quality pair of eyewear gear is a basic necessity to help pilots to protect their eyes and enhance the pilot's performance. The modern airplane made to go faster and reach higher altitudes while the current goggles can’t protect the pilot’s eyes from a higher level of UV rays and glare that flooded the entire cockpit. Airmen used to return home with eyestrain and headache because they had to face severe glare when ascending to high altitudes. The situation called for high-performance sunglasses that can combat with intense sunlight and offer a convenient way to wear in freezing air conditions. In response to demand from the military. In 1937, B&L  came up with a practical solution by introducing the teardrop metal sunglasses called an aviator.

                        Original aviators are not much different compared with Ray-Ban 3025 today.

Aviator sunglasses were mainly developed for keeping the pilot's eyes safe from sunlight rather than for fashion purposes. They designed in a sleek metal frame, a recognizable double bridge, and paired with the teardrop-shaped lenses that allow only 15% visible light to pass through. The teardrop lenses are also designed in a curved shape that effectively covers twice the size of the human eyes to reduce significant amounts of glare and minimize peripheral exposure to solar radiation and dangers from the blinding glare. Since then, aviator sunglasses became a prime eyewear gear for military pilots across America. They have also been worn by wealthy sportsmen and hunters and became a symbol of prestige and reputation.
During the Second World War II, these sunglasses were being used not only by the military pilots oversea but the officers too. The moment General Douglas MacArthur landed to the Philippine beach was photographed and circulated in most famous magazines around the world, these icon images became famous and the aviator shades became a consumer hit, their popularity quickly expanded beyond America. It was noticed that when the war was over, the pilots returned home and worn these for their outdoor activities, aviator sunglasses became more popular among civilians.
Introduction in the Hollywood world:
Soon after the end of the World War, the film industry started making the hero movies in which the aviator sunglasses were often spotted to wear by famous actors. With the help of celerity branding, aviator shades slowly became the style icon in the late 50s and 60s. The glasses ware worn by a large number of celebrities and became a Wardrobe Staple for men and women.
It seems that most of the people dreamt of wearing those glasses. Wearing aviator sunglasses was like a matter of royalty and people always preferred it. Thanks to their versatility, they are also preferred by women and girls, jumpsuits with aviator made a great combination to give a futuristic look for modern women.
Various categories of Aviators:
In the present time, there has been a huge modification and changes in the frames of the glasses. Anybody can easily buy frames in square or rectangular shapes. Various lenses for specific applications are also integrated into glasses to create a large selection. The metal frames are usually available in teardrop or round shapes. Sometimes rectangular shaped frames are also found in the market. The lenses are available in various sets of colors like dark blue, dark green, grey, and black. The fashionable colors are red, pink, blue, or sometimes aqua. However, most of the aviators have few things in common and here they are:
• The lenses of these glasses are at least 2-3 times larger than the eye-socket.
• The frames are thin.
• Nose pads can be adjusted.
• Except for Ray-Ban, most lenses used in aviator shades are made from polycarbonate.
• Earlier the frames made in metal but presently one can get plastic and other materials

           Various aviator styles are available in the market today including polarized and mirrored lens options Links to an external site..