Did you hear the great news!? Out with the old are the tiny sunglasses which offer little to no coverage, and look pretty terrible on most face-shapes! Back in are our beloved Jackie O-styled frames. A few of the big trends this summer that are also appropriate for classy ladies of our ageless generation are:
Hexagon Lenses-basically every unorthodox lens shape works this summer, but hexagon is likely the most flattering to most faces, and add a futuristic accessory to play off in other wardrobe pieces. They’re the perfect blend between round and square.
Round Lenses-these allow for the big, Jackie O-style frames, which give a dash of nostalgia to an ever-increasing trending towards modernism and futurism.
Sunglasses with a Chain-once relegated to the “old cat lady” have made a comeback. As our handbags continue to shrink and our hands busy with smart phones, the chain has become the stylish way to manage your eyewear in situations where you will be constantly putting on and off. (Think traveling for one.) We’re listing a few of our favorite sunglass chains below.
Translucent Frames-why spend all that time and effort on glowy makeup and healthy skin, just to pile on top a heavy, dark frame!? This is a great way to brighten the eye area of the face, as they refract light and go with the glow.
Tinted Lenses-many of these harken to the disco glamour of the 70s, or the current ‘festival’ trends we see coming out of the fashion petri dish that is Coachella, Burning Man and the like. They’re a wonderful way to coordinate your swimwear or with other accessories while wearing the subdued neutral palette that is so big right now.
Diff, Izzy 59mm Sunglasses, $30 (Was $85)
Diff Nova 50mm Sunglasses, $30 (Was $85)
Cole Haan, Polarized 52mm Round Sunglasses, $40 (Was $98)
Cole Haan, Oversized 55mm Sunglasses, $40 (Was $98)
Marc Jacobs, 53mm Cat Eye Sunglasses, $50 (Was $160)
Marc Jacobs, 51mm Vented Round Sunglasses, $50 (Was $160)
Balmain, 51mm Round Sunglasses, $56 (Was $390)
Kate Spade NY, Judyann 56mm Sunglasses, $80 (Was $160)
Balmain, Modified Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $84 (Was $390)
Diff, ‘Bella’ Plum Tort + Wine Gradient lens, $85
Burberry, Oversized Round Acetate Sunglasses, $89 (Was $270)
Diff, ‘Cosmo’ Himalayan Tortoise + Taupe Flash Polarized Lens, $95
Dolce & Gabbana, 53mm Solid Sunglasses, $99 (Was $330)
Lanvin, Oversized Round Metal Sunglasses, $105 (Was $450)
Prada, 48mm Oversized Sunglasses, $119 (Was $470)
Prada, 56mm Oversized Octagonal Sunglasses, $120 (Was $420)
Gucci, Oversized Round Acetate/Metal Sunglasses, $135 (Was $415)
Givenchy, Round Sunglasses, $164 (Was $328)
Ray-Ban, 51mm Phantos Round Sunglasses, $173 (Was $348)
Tom Ford + Chloé, cat-eye sunglasses, $196 (Was $280)
Dolce + Gabbana, Butterfly-frame Silver and Gold-tone Sunglasses, $228 (Was $380)
Dior, Diorama Caged Monochromatic Sunglasses, $255 (Was $510)
Dior, Offset 2 Round Acetate & Metal Sunglasses. $257 (Was $515)
Jimmy Choo, Crystal-embellished Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $346 (Was $495)
Chloe, Vera 56mm Seashell Shape Sunglasses, $360
Gucci, 56MM Oversized Square Sunglasses, $375
Tom Ford, Sari 52MM Square Sunglasses, $395
Gucci, 58mm Round Sunglasses, $435
Roberto Cavalli, 63MM Cat Eye Sunglasses, $470
Chloe, Willow Hexagon-frame Tortoiseshell Sunglasses, $475
Chloé, Carlina Chain 58MM Round Sunglasses, $475
Linda Farrow, Oversized Sunglasses, $666 (Was $1,110)
Frame Chain, Ain’t So Plain Jane Gold-plated Chain, $48 (Was $96)
Frame Chain, Squircle White Gold-plated Glasses Chain, $67 (Was $96)
Rosantica, Hollywood Gold-tone, Crystal and Pearl Sunglasses Chain, $159 (Was $265
Rosanitca, Beatrix Gold-tone and Shell Sunglasses Chain, $132 (Was $220)
Roxane Assoulin, Bahamas Enamel and Gold-tone Sunglasses Chain, $135
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