The ideal sunglasses enhance any summertime ensemble. Sunglasses don’t have to break the bank, unlike a lot of other necessities. Sunglasses are one of the few accessories you might reasonably claim to own in every hue. They work great for determining trends. With a pair of sunglasses, anyone who is hesitant to stray from their tried-and-true style can give it a try.
Styles for this summer are influenced by both the far-off future and the glitzy past. The newest styles in sunglasses this year have a lot of color, from candy-colored lenses to jewel-toned frames. Scale-playing designers like Schiaparelli and Valentino provide both larger-than-life designs that cover your cheekbones and brow bone in addition to sleek, classic looks.
These are the top nine summertime trends for sunglasses, whether you’re drawn to Old Hollywood or cyber chic lenses.
1. Upturned Half-Moons
Although half-moon sunglasses can be extremely angular, retro-inspired frames with gently rounded corners this summer highlight the style’s gentler side. Despite its menacing appearance, this classic form feels both new and old, so you can be sure it will add flair to your summertime ensembles for years to come.
2. Subtle Tortoiseshell
From sunnies to reading glasses, tortoiseshell frames are a common sight in eyewear, but they don’t have to feel outdated. In order to compensate for a simple, ’90s-inspired style, this summer’s popular tortoiseshell sunnies keep this timeless texture unobtrusive, acting as an accent rather than the main attraction.
3. Vivid Red
Vibrant red sunglasses, much different from the delicate tortoiseshell hues, are also expected to become a summertime must-have. This striking eyewear trend is significantly brighter than the dark and melancholy hues that dominated fall and winter fashion, with high-gloss frames that simulate candy and lighter tones of red.
4. Amber Aviators
This year’s most fashionable aviators are unquestionably large, from top bar to nose bridge, making them the most unquestionably retro of the summertime sunglasses styles. Even though this type of sunglass design is probably ageless, celebrities are updating it with extravagant silhouettes in warm, golden amber tones.
5. Wire-Rimmed Skinny Minis
In addition to being wearable, this fashion embodies the spiky beauty of Schiaparelli’s renowned avant-garde runway sunglasses. Though one of the more tiny trends appearing this summer, the pairing of small, geometric lenses with gold-rimmed frames makes a big fashion statement.
6. Gilded Temples
If you think that all-over gold is too much for you, metallic temple sunglasses are still a great way to add some gilded energy to your summer accessory collection. The modest elegance of gold or silver temples—that is, the legs of your sunglasses, for those who are unaware—adds contrast to the trendy candy-colored lens frames.
7. XXL Classics
This summer, a larger-than-life scale gives classic sunglass silhouettes—such as wayfarer and round styles—a modern update. Anyone who wants to feel “now” yet still enjoys a modern classic appearance might choose this popular style. If you’re afraid of XXL-sized shades, start with well-known styles.
8. Razor Sharp Angles
One of the biggest eyewear trends for this summer are angular sunglasses, which are sharper than even the most perfect cat-eye liner appearance. This look, which combines modern and old elements, is sure to become a timeless classic. If you want to follow this trend, you should stick to metal rims and avoid using the silhouette in the conventional cat-eye setting.
9. Elegantly Oblong
While the voluptuous but divisive “bug-eyed” sunglasses are still popular, this celebrity-favorite style goes for a more understated and sophisticated look. Instead of going for completely spherical lenses, these sunglasses have oblong frames that give them an oddball, somewhat larger appearance. They also serve more as a bubble than a bulge.
