Ralph Lauren RA5138

These are the Ralph Lauren RA5138 polarized sunglasses. Ralph Lauren is known more for their clothes than their accessories, but are definitely recognized as stylish and on the higher end of the spectrum.

Philosophy
These glasses are made more for style than for anything else. They would still be good for the beach because they didn't leave you hanging and put polarized lenses in them to give you that necessary glare reduction. These are definitely for the more stylish and confident woman, who doesn't mind a little attention.

Style
I think the styling on these is pretty nice. The overall shape is very glamorous and almost hollywood, but the temples are fairly simple and not very busy, so it isn't anything obnoxious, or arrogant looking. I think they command attention, but in a good way. The color of the lenses is a gradient brown with a tortoise frame and they compliment each other very well. These can be a match for many outfits and can really enhance one's overall look.

Quality/Durability
This is where these get a little bit of a hit. These sunglasses aren't meant to be of the highest quality for that person who is really looking for top-notch gear. They do feel a little bit cheap in the plastic material. Also, the fit and finish is not always consistent. Occasionally, you might see the temples not matching up flush to the rest of the frame, which can create some gaps and some wiggle after wearing them for a while. That could be a bit annoying.

Price/Value
Although, these aren't the highest quality, they are not advertised as sunglasses that are going to give you the best vision and best materials. People are going to get these because they simply like the way that they look and they like the brand. A higher end brand will charge a higher price for the same quality as a lower end brand. That's just the way business works, so nothing can be done about that. That being said, these can be found for around 80 dollars, if you shop around. That's not too bad. I think if you like the way these look and you like the brand enough to represent it, then you can justify spending the money. Now, if you are not too heavy into brands and are just looking for a decent pair of shades, I might go in a different direction.