Buying cheap sunglasses doesn’t necessarily mean you are just getting poor quality sunglasses. You can easily get cheap sunglasses on line from all the popular designers and, in these hard times, it makes sense.

However, you do need to look at the photos of the cheap designer sunglasses and you also need to read the accompanying descriptions. The frame is an important part of the sunglasses. Plastic frames will not last as long as metal frames. If the frame of cheap sunglasses is plastic, read on to see if it contains a metal rod. If so, then these would be good quality cheap designer sunglasses. I have seen sunglasses by Armani, Oakley, Maui and Jim online at very reasonable prices. This is because most of the online sites selling designer sunglasses don’t have a regular store and probably operate out of their homes. This savings of rent and salaries comes back to you in the form of cheaper prices.

You also need to look at the colour of the lenses. Choose one you like and one you will be able to see through clearly. Some of the designer sunglasses have polarised lenses and this is a great feature because it cuts down on the glare of the sun. Even when buying cheap sunglasses, you can still choose the colour of the lens.

Each of the cheap designer sunglasses carries the signature brand on the lens to let you know that you do have authentic designer sunglasses.