Throwing Shade: The 8 Best Sunglasses on ‘Mad Men’

Of the many reasons we love Mad Men, the rich, authentic costumes and serious sass served up by the leading ladies (and Don Draper as well, to be honest) top the list. In preparation for the series’ return for its final seven episodes on April 5, we’ve rounded up the best sunnies seen on the show. 

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1. Don Draper (Jon Hamm), Season 4

The epitome of New York City cool, Don Draper’s wire-rim aviators are definitely his sexiest accessory. 

2. Harry Crane (Rich Sommer), Season 6

From his red suit jacket (which perfectly matches his convertible’s interior) to his oversized shades, Harry Crane’s look is everything that was good about the ’70s.

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3. Don Draper, Season 5

Oh, hello, Don Draper. We’re digging those hexagonal embellished frames.

4. Ida Blankenship (Randee Heller), Season 4

Don Draper’s secretary (one of several he has throughout the show) wears sunglasses in the office — in the middle of the day and while doing her daily crossword puzzles. Ida Blankenship, you are officially our hero.

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5. Megan Draper (Jessica Pare), Season 7

We can’t decide which is more fabulous: Megan Draper’s oversize round sunnies or the floppy lavender hat.

6. Megan Draper, Season 7

In another accessories face-off, Megan Draper’s large square frames take on her metallic drop earrings in a battle for coolest adornment. (Don’t get us started on her to-die-for powder blue mini dress.) 

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7. Betty Francis (January Jones), Season 7

Queen of sass, Betty Francis’s Jackie O.-inspired frames prove that she is, and always will be, cooler than us.

8. Betty Francis, Season 4

Even behind her cool baby pink shades, Betty Francis has mastered “the look” employed by angry mothers and feared by children worldwide.