The Ultimate Sunglasses Guide: 7 Trends, 60 Pairs, and Every Price

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Summer means getting ready is as easy as slipping a dress over your head, but the season of sunshine also means you're never fully dressed without a pair of great shades. So we're setting our sights on sunglasses with enough personality to punch up any outfit — think bright mirrored lenses, floral-embellished frames, and round styles to complement the season's biggest retro trends. We promise, whatever your personal style, there's something for everyone inside. Scroll to browse and shop, or jump below to the category that speaks to you.

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Embellished

Embellished

Why we love them: If you're into making statements, there's really no easier way. In fact, with studs, floral appliqués, and metallic finishes, there's no need to add on any extra jewels.

Nasty Gal Aria Cat-Eye Shades ($25)

Colorful/Mirrored

Colorful/Mirrored

Why we love them: They don't just hide tired eyes with their reflective lenses, they also up the ante on everything we wear, adding cool-girl prowess to even our most basic outfits. And there's nothing better suited to turning heads at a music festival.

Westward Leaning Project Vanguard Sunglasses ($225)

Flat Top/Square

Flat Top/Square

Why we love them: They're a throwback with a contemporary twist, and they're way sleeker than they ever looked in the '80s or '90s. Think of them as the hybrid between aviators and oversize frames — aka the newest way to channel that Hollywood movie-star vibe with a bit more edge.

Michael Michael Kors Benidorm Punched-Logo Square Sunglasses ($165)

Round/Retro

Round/Retro

Why we love them: Just like we're loving the resurgence of flared denim and throwback fashion, we're very into the return of these retro accessories. They're the perfect complement for every midi skirt, high-waisted bell bottom, and denim shirtdress in your closet.

River Island Women's Brown Tortoise Shell Round Sunglasses ($26)

Aviators

Aviators

Why we love them: With their classic-cool sensibility, there may be no frames better suited for our every need than aviators. They work as well with our lazy gym look as they do with our cocktail dresses, so if ever we can only bring one pair with us, this is it.

BCBG Max Azria Women's Aviator Sunglasses ($40)

Cat Eye

Cat Eye

Why we love them: The most glamorous and flirtatious of our favorite sunglasses, these give whatever we're wearing more style in a seriously sophisticated way.

Steve Madden 55mm Cat Eye Sunglasses ($38)

White Frames

White Frames

Why we love them: No longer synonymous with '80s movie stars, they've evolved as a chic way to update your look, thanks to trendsetters like Kate Hudson and Gwen Stefani. Plus, there's no better time to make a white-hot statement than Summer.

Boohoo Emma Retro Frame Sunglasses ($14)