Summer weather is finally here—and with it, the need for some amazing sunglasses. A cherry on top of any outfit, sunglasses are both a style statement and practical protection. What will your shades say about you?
With the spring runways driven by various decades of inspiration, so too has their eyewear. We’ve seen tiny silhouettes take over, from Margot Robbie’s Wuthering Heights press tour looks to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s famous frames in Love Story. Now, a new extreme is claiming its spot: oversized to the max.
Whether you prefer oversized or minimal, chic or sporty, classic or edgy, we have you—or your eyes, rather—covered. Shop the five trends to know when reaching for your outfit’s final touch with our favorite sunny-day styles below.
Curved Flat Top
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As an accessories editor who’s been an exclusive wearer of flat-top sunglasses, this is definitely my moment. Flat-top sunglasses are edgy but not too avant-garde, and with a curved silhouette in thick acetate, like the styles below, the wearer can feel chic and feminine, too. This is a main character style, to be sure, and that main character has an excellent eye.
Casual Sporty
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From the Winter Olympics and Formula 1 to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, there’s been a heavy sports influence on fashion in recent seasons. Naturally, the hottest sunglasses to wear also sport a performance-driven aesthetic. Bright colors, sports-friendly silhouettes, and performance-minded details are what to look for in this trend, even if you plan to wear them to a summer concert or outdoor brunch.
’90s Silhouette
Armando Grillo
The resurgence of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style took the world by storm this year, with one of the more notable staples being sleek ’90s-era sunnies. Think the oval silhouette, black acetate, and dark lenses.
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Another ’90s-era trend arises with metal frames. This particular style leans more corporate, more ’80s and ’90s office culture, but is still very minimal and clean. Metal frames in brushed gold or silver titanium tend to be the most flattering for different skin tones, while smaller-size frames work for any face shape.
Oversized ’70s Boldness
Celine
Straying from the minimalism of the ’90s styles, we’re also seeing bold ’70s shapes and colors—namely, reds and browns in oversized silhouettes. Remember Maddy Perez’s stunning poolside style from the premiere of Euphoria season three? True to her trendsetting form, that glam aesthetic is about to be everywhere.
By Madison Rexroat
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