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There comes a point in your life where you start to appreciate quality over price point. I’ve reached this point with sunglasses. After years of cheap plastic frames, scratched lenses and metal frames that leave green lines on your temples, I now appreciate a solidly made pair of sunglasses that can instantly upgrade your look and complement both your work wardrobe and your beach ensemble. (And protect your eyes from the sun, of course.) Right now I love Ray-Ban Aviators. They were originally developed to “banish rays” for US Army and Navy fighter pilots, and became extremely popular with the pilots because they made for less extreme tan lines than their goggles (pilots need to look good too, you know). Ray-Ban’s new releases tinker with the Aviators’ classic style but maintain all their sophistication, polish and sense of adventure. Sunglass Hut carries Aviators from $139-189, a bit of an investment in price but a surefire payoff in style and quality.