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The weather is finally getting warmer, and the sounds of enthusiastic pedal tavern patrons fill the streets. Summer is almost here. With Summerfest, Bastille Days, Brady Street Festival and your college roommate’s wedding just around the corner, it's time to start revamping your summer wardrobe. One of the best ways to pull together any warm weather look is to add a pair of shades or optical lenses.
We visited Wisconsin Vision’s Third Ward location, where we found the perfect pairs of frames to compliment five fresh summer outfit ideas.
Look 1: A day at Bradford Beach
Bring a mean sense of style to your next volleyball game or afternoon stroll at Bradford Beach. Tinted shades are back for 2017, and luckily for you, these Tom Ford sunglasses are more Bella Hadid than Hunter S. Thompson. Pair them with an adorable cover up, like this Tory Burch surf top.
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Tom Ford tinted sunglasses in gold (starting at $419), Wisconsin Vision; Tory Burch "Windwell" surf shirt ($225), Neiman Marcus; Pilcro denim roll-up shorts (on sale for $58.50), Anthropologie.
Look 2: A Milwaukee festival
Heading to Summerfest or one of Milwaukee's many neighborhood street festivals? Choose an easy, breezy dress from your closet and give it the "festival upgrade" with cheerful sandals, a summer hat and, of course, a great pair of shades. These bold, oversized Prada frames from Wisconsin Vision are sure to make a statement (the statement being, "I’m fabulous").
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Prada sunglasses in ebonywood (starting at $479), Wisconsin Vision; LAUREN Ralph Lauren wheat straw boater hat (on sale for $60.99), Zappos; Steve Madden embellished sandals ($79.95), Nordstrom.
Look 3: Rooftop day drinking
If you’re attending a casual rooftop wedding reception or imbibing at the Kimpton on a weekend afternoon, a little black romper just might be the perfect piece to transition you from day to night. If you want to be a bit dressier, complete your outfit with a light blazer, some statement jewelry and these beautifully crafted Prada shades.
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Prada sunglasses (starting at $339), Wisconsin Vision; Vince Camuto sleeveless wide leg jumpsuit ($118), Zappos.
Look 4: A morning at the farmer’s market
Proximity to a number of neighborhood farmers markets offering fresh, local produce and handmade crafts is a definite perk of living in Milwaukee. Carolynn found a great pair of day-to-day frames that will work perfectly for shopping at the Tosa farmer’s market, patio brunches, running errands and everything in between.
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Gwen Stefani optical frames (starting at $179), Wisconsin Vision; popover top in Ratti painted pineapple ($98), J. Crew. Add a pair of wide-legged trousers to complete the look.
Look 5: Dressing for work
Make the workday a little bit more fun with a pair of glasses that compliment your unique sense of style. These Michael Kors frames suit Molly perfectly. Complete the look with an elegant, sophisticated ensemble that will assist you in seamlessly making your way from the office to happy hour.
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Michael Kors optical glasses (starting at $199) from Wisconsin Vision. Clu white lace sleeved crewneck ($298) and Black Crane pants ($189) from Spruce (locations in Walker’s Point and Fish Creek).
All of the sunglasses and optical frames featured in this article are available at Wisconsin Vision. Visit their Third Ward location at 301 N. Water St. or find a location near you.
