2020 Best Sunglasses We’re all spending more time outside these days, which means a good pair of shades is practically required. Thank goodness, then, for this local chainlet, which celebrates two decades in business this year.      

2018 Best Eyewear An eyewear shop needs two things to be successful: an ample selection of designer brands and a sales staff that’s willing to tell it to you straight.    

Beach Boys Stylin' stuff for the guys Compass sunglasses by Maui Jim, $298 at Lunette Optic, Derby Street Shops, Hingham, 7817418100, lunetteoptic.com    

2016 Best Optical Shop If your eyewear shopping experience involves multiple rounds of “What do you think about these?” pay a visit to Lunette Optic’s glossy Financial District showroom

26 Sunglasses Celebrating 26 Years of Lunette Optic Just in time for beach season, Boston’s Lunette Optic selects its favorite shades.  

12 Must-Have Vacation Accessories The Row for Oliver Peoples “O’Malley NYC” sunglasses, $500, Lunette Optic.  

Six Stylish Glasses with Oversized Frames There’s never been a better time to maximize your outlook.  

Define Your Eyes with Acuvue 1 Day Define The contacts create a clearly defined outline around the iris and use iris-inspired designs that have light-effect patterns to add depth and dimension without changing the eye’s natural coloring.  

In-Your-Face Glasses - Lunette Optics In Boston For some extra-special sunnies and eyeglasses, I headed to Lunette Optic, where funky frames from indie imports like Face a Face and ic! Berlin outnumber mainstream labels.  

Nine Stylish Items to Pack for Weekends Away Isabel Marant for Oliver Peoples “Daria” metal sunglasses, $365, Lunette Optic.