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 [1], floral-embellished frames, and round styles to complement the season's biggest retro trends [2]. 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.
- Embellished [3]
- Colorful/mirrored [4]
- Flat top/square [5]
- Round/retro [6]
- Aviators [7]
- Cat eye [8]
- White frames [9]
Products: Etnia Barcelona sunglasses
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 [10] ($25)
Karen Walker Eyewear Intergalactic Sunglasses [11] ($316)
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Floral-Embellished Rubber Sunglasses [12] ($197)
Oscar de la Renta Floral Cat Eye Sunglasses [13] ($405)
Valentino Butterfly-Print Round Sunglasses [14] ($346)
Prada Studded Cat-Eye Sunglasses [15] ($579)
ASOS Collection Embellished Floral Round Sunglasses [16] ($27)
Italia Independent Embellished Velvet Frame Sunglasses [17] ($165)
Jimmy Choo Sophia Embellished Sunglasses [18] ($465)
Miu Miu Embellished Sunglasses [19] ($423)
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 [20].
Westward Leaning Project Vanguard Sunglasses [21] ($225)
Le Specs Neo Noir Sunglasses [22] ($59)
Illesteva Leonard Mirrored Lens Sunglasses: Amber/Green [23] ($178)
Wildfox Catfarer Deluxe Mirror Sunglasses [24] ($179)
Spektre Mirror Lenses Sunglasses [25] ($240)
Quay Isabelle Cat-Eye Shades [26] ($45)
TOMS Bellevue 57mm Retro Sunglasses [27] ($98)
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 [28] ($165)
Urban Outfitters Classic Square Sunglasses [29] ($16)
Loft Ombre Square Sunglasses [30] ($25)
Lanvin Square Sunglasses [31] ($365)
Saint Laurent 59mm Sunglasses [32] ($325)
Super Black Flat Top Sunglasses [33] ($230)
3.1 Phillip Lim by Linda Farrow Gallery Flat Top Sunglasses [34] ($231)
Topshop Vicky Visor Sunglasses [35] ($35)
McQ Alexander McQueen 0023 FYW Matte Brown Plastic Rectangle Flat Top Sunglasses Brown Lens [36] ($115)
Round/Retro
Why we love them: Just like we're loving the resurgence of flared denim [37] 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 [38] ($26)
Valentino Plum Round Sunglasses [39] ($325)
Roland Mouret Eyewear Jelly Tort Mirror Max Sunglasses [40] ($390)
3.1 Phillip Lim Ocean Acetate Sunglasses [41] ($233)
Missguided Kezia Circle Sunglasses in Nude [42] ($16)
Illesteva Leonard II Light Tortoise [43] ($290)
Linda Farrow The Row Quadruple Grey Grad Lens Sunglasses [44] ($430)
Oxydo Round Sunglasses [45] ($94)
Ray-Ban Retro Round Sunglasses [46] ($150)
Elizabeth and James Hoyt Sunglasses [47] ($225)
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 [48] ($40)
Loft Girl Aviator Sunglasses [49] ($25)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Tortoise Plastic Aviator Sunglasses, Dark Brown [50] ($110)
The Row Black & Gold Linda Farrow Edition Aviator Sunglasses [51] ($495)
Westward Leaning Concorde Aviators [52] ($205)
Victoria Beckham Classic Aviator Sunglasses [53] ($550)
Michael Kors Collection 58mm Aviator Sunglasses [54] ($205)
Prada Acetate/Metal Aviator Sunglasses, Ivory [55] ($325)
Ray-Ban Original Aviator Sunglasses, Golden/Green [56] ($150)
Carrera Sunglasses [57] ($139)
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 [58] ($38)
Tom Ford Celia Metal Cat-Eye Sunglasses, Black [59] ($450)
Tory Burch Cat Eye Sunglasses [60] ($175)
Thierry Lasry Limited Edition Divinity Cat-Eye Sunglasses, Multi [61] ($500)
Stella McCartney Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses [62] ($300)
Fendi Crystal 52mm Tipped Cat Eye Sunglasses [63] ($495)
Quay X Shay Mitchell Jinx Cat-Eye Sunglasses [64] ($60)
Valley Eyewear Genuis Child Sunglasses [65] ($170)
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 [66] and Gwen Stefani [67]. Plus, there's no better time to make a white-hot statement than Summer.
Boohoo Emma Retro Frame Sunglasses [68] ($14)
Elizabeth and James Stockton 52mm Polarized Sunglasses [69] ($190)
Marni Two Tone Acetate Sunglasses [70] ($390)
Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses [71] ($280)
H&M Sunglasses [72] ($8)
Italia Independent 55mm Round Sunglasses [73] ($215)
Valentino Rockstud Chunky Cat Eye Frame Acetate Sunglasses [74] ($290)
The Row White Frame Tortoise Sunglasses [75] ($390)
Missguided Retro Frame Sunglasses White [76] ($24)
Mango Mirrored Lenses Sunglasses [77] ($30)