Did you know every president in U.S. history has needed some sort of vision correction? This is most likely because the average age of an Oval Office occupant is 55. But, even the youngest presidents in history, including John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton have been photographed sporting some of the most stylish reading glasses. Hmmm… I wonder if there may be a correlation between great glasses and political success?
Teddy Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge were some of the first free world leaders to wear their glasses everywhere. In recent decades though, every sitting President has been caught on camera wearing some type of fashion eyewear or designer sunglasses. Even the candidates’ running mates have made their marks with stylish frames. (Even if you don’t remember Sarah Palin, I bet you remember her glasses!)
Let’s take a look at some of the styles modeled by the current contenders for and former holders of America’s highest offices.
Bill Clinton
Here’s a style President Bill Clinton liked best. These tortoise shell, plastic hipster frames made by Ray-Ban® are what he can still be spotted wearing.
George W. Bush
President George W. Bush also preferred plastic frames. His were black and a classic style like these trendsetters by Bronx.
Barack Obama
President Barack Obama prefers a metal frame for his reading and sunglasses. You’ll most often see him wearing smaller, silver or rimless frames like these by Agility.
Joe Biden
Like his boss, Vice President Joe Biden also prefers metal. He can frequently be seen sporting a pair of Aviators™ like these from Ray-Ban®.
Paul Ryan
Finally, VP hopeful, Paul Ryan is only 42 and may not need everyday vision correction. Yet, this summer he chose a trendsetter pair of oversized metal sunglasses as a part of the disguise he used to elude the media. Check out this similar frame from Ray-Ban® if staying incognito is part of your campaign plan.
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