Best Way to Store Sunglasses
Sunglasses are more than just eye protection. Each pair is a fashion statement. You choose your favorite pair for each day's adventure based on your mood, outfit, and the best lens coating for the day ahead. The more you invest in the best sunglasses, the more critical it is to store them carefully. After all, you don't want your expensive sunglasses to get scratched smudged, or warped if stored the wrong way.
What is the best way to store sunglasses? As you may know, there are literally hundreds of creative sunglasses storing methods, some better than others. The most important thing is to store each of your favorite pairs in a way that protects them from harm in between fashionable outings and comfortably sunny adventures.
The Best Way to Store Sunglasses
The single best way to store sunglasses is in the original box, in a cool and dry environment. If you don't have the original box, a well-designed glasses case that fits the frames will do almost as well.
In the Original Box
The box your sunglasses came in was designed to cradle the exact frame shape and lens size for each pair of sunglasses. The size, shape, and soft interior padding of the sunglasses box will keep your sunnies perfectly safe no matter how jostled they might be inside your beach bag or glove compartment. Hard cases with soft interiors are ideal because they provide padded armor and ultimate lens protection for your favorite sunglasses.
In a Well-Designed Glasses Case
If you don't have the original case - or the case is too bulky for your storage needs - you can try a high-quality alternate glasses case instead. There are reinforced soft cases, for example, that are almost as good as a hard case at a fraction of the size. You can also usually find alternative hard cases that are the right size for your favorite sunnies so you can take them safely on beach trips and outlet shopping sprees.
Don't make the mistake of getting an envelope style case that leaves the earpieces out or with rough details against the lens.
The three things to consider when selecting an alternative glasses case are
- How the padding cradles and protects the lenses
- How the shape protects the folded earpieces
- How the armor protects the shades from being scuffed or bent
If you don't have the original case - or the case is too bulky for your storage needs - you can try a high-quality alternate glasses case instead. There are reinforced soft cases, for example, that are almost as good as a hard case at a fraction of the size. You can also usually find alternative hard cases that are the right size for your favorite sunnies so you can take them safely on beach trips and outlet shopping sprees.
Don't make the mistake of getting an envelope style case that leaves the earpieces out or with rough details against the lens.
The three things to consider when selecting an alternative glasses case are
- How the padding cradles and protects the lenses
- How the shape protects the folded earpieces
- How the armor protects the shades from being scuffed or bent
If you don't have the original case - or the case is too bulky for your storage needs - you can try a high-quality alternate glasses case instead. There are reinforced soft cases, for example, that are almost as good as a hard case at a fraction of the size. You can also usually find alternative hard cases that are the right size for your favorite sunnies so you can take them safely on beach trips and outlet shopping sprees.
Don't make the mistake of getting an envelope style case that leaves the earpieces out or with rough details against the lens.
The three things to consider when selecting an alternative glasses case are
- How the padding cradles and protects the lenses
- How the shape protects the folded earpieces
- How the armor protects the shades from being scuffed or bent
In a Cool, Dry Environment
You also want to make sure your sunglasses are usually stored in a cool and dry environment. Most sunglasses are framed in plastic, which can warp in extreme heat, and constant exposure to moisture might damage the lens or its special coatings, or rust the hinges of the earpieces.
4 Safe and Useful Ways to Store Your Sunglasses
Of course, there are hundreds of ways to store your sunglasses outside of the most protective method. If you're looking for a combination of convenience, style, and safety in your sunglasses storage strategy, you've come to the right place.
In a Padded Sunglasses Box
For both a practical and stylish solution to sunglasses storage, pick up (or craft) a padded sunglasses box. A sunglasses box has a grovved and velvet-padded bottom where multiple pairs of sunglasses can be lined up.
Each will be gently supported on a cushion facing upward so you can tell them apart easily. The box will also have a lid, either opaque or clear, so you can close up and protect your sunglasses from dust and airborne grit in addition to keeping them safe and organized.
Hanging Where You Need Them
Many, many people prefer to hang their sunglasses where they are most useful. By their dresser, by the front door, or on their car visor are all top picks for sunglasses hanging spots. While not as protected as the original case or an enclosed sunglasses box, a well-placed and round-edged hook can be the perfect way to make sure your favorite sunglasses are always available and generally kept away from harm.
Hanging your sunglasses can prevent them from being scratched, tumbling around in a junk drawer or purse, and also makes them a stylish part of your home's active decor.
Stacked on a Jewelry Stand
If you want to keep your sunglasses artfully on display while still protecting them from harm, try a tiered jewelry stand or necklace tree. Jewelry stands often have horizontal posts to hold up neckaces and bracelets, and you can also use these posts to hold up your sunglasses in an attractive way. This method is particularly useful and fun if you have several sets of sunglasses and you really enjoy having them on display.
Lined Up in a Drawer
For a large collection of expensive sunglasses kept very safe, you can use a padded drawer organizer. Choose an organizer of about the right size to line up all of your sunglasses. Then add grooved and velvet-covered foam to place in the bottom of the tray. This can allow you to neatly array your sunglasses inside the organizer rectangle. You can then nestle the organizer into a drawer with other organized sections. When the drawer is closed, your sunglasses are safe from dust and damage. When open, they are an attractive display of your organizational skills.
Tucked in a Microfiber Bag
Microfiber is the ideal fabric for storing your best sunglasses inside. This soft, lint-free fabric ensures that your sunglasses can be stowed without scratches or fuzz when you're ready for adventure. Whether on the go or in storage at home, a microfiber bag is a safe place for easy sunglasses transport safe from scratches and scuffs.
Do's and Don'ts for Storing Sunglasses
- Do wipe down your sunglasses with a microfiber cloth before storing them.
- Do keep your sunglasses in moderate temperatures and dry environments
- Do protect your sunglasses from dust and debris in enclosed storage
- Do keep your sunglasses stored in their original case
- Don't put your sunglasses away dirty
- Don't place your sunglasses down on their lenses, as this can scratch them
- Don't always hang your sunglasses from the same earpiece hinge
- Don't store your sunglasses in a hot car in the middle of summer
- Don't leave your sunglasses to rattle around in a bag or drawer
The Perfect Sunglasses for Every Occasion with PopShady
One of the most important reasons to store high-end sunglasses is because you're wearing a different pair. It is truly glorious to have several stylish, comfortable, and excellently designed sunglasses to choose from. Proper storage ensures that all your favorites are in top condition when you need them and when you're ready to switch during the day.
All PopShady sunnies come with a microfiber bag so you can store them easily with a handy cloth for quick scratch-free cleaning. In fact, right now, if you buy 2 sunnies, you get one extra stylish pair for free.
