Aviator sunglasses have been around since 1936 when military fighter pilots needed help in dealing with eye strain from the high altitudes. The U.S. Armed Forces paired up with Bausch and Lomb to produce eyewear that would counter light. They featured convex tear-drop glass lenses made from G-15 tempered glass – which transmitted 15% of incoming light – and thin metal frames.

Today, aviators are a classic frame style. They work with jeans and a casual shirt as well as with a dressier look. Honestly, they look great with everything. While lenses, details, and price-points vary widely, they all stem from the same military aesthetic of simplicity, functionality, and versatility. Here are some of our favorite options to choose from.

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1. Ray-Ban Classic Aviator RB3025

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With an array of lens color choices, lens widths, and frame metals, this is the clear winner as far as options. Prices vary but they’re all affordable enough to order multiple pairs if you’re having a tough time deciding.

They’re not polarized but do come with a 100% UV protection coating to protect your eyes from the harsh sunlight, as sunglasses are intended to do. And with Amazon Prime, you can have them delivered to you rather quickly.

2. Gucci’s Aviator Sunglasses

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Classic aviators with the Gucci twist we’ve all come to know and love. These sunglasses feature the interlocking G-logo and the heritage bee motif on the slim temple tips. They have a 57 mm lens width, 17 mm bridge width, and a 140 mm temple length.

They offer 100% UV protection and CR-39 lenses. They have metal frames and are imported. These are a splurge but oh so worth it.

3. Quay Australia High-Key Aviator Sunglasses

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One of the more reasonably priced aviators on the list, this is the pair you want to wear when there is a possibility of losing them, such as a festival or Sunday brunch. Bottomless mimosas have caused many a pair of sunglasses to be lost to the great beyond.