I may have just learned the expression throwing shade (I’m hopelessly late to the party), but it couldn’t be more appropriate on National Sunglasses Day.
Shades are a vital fashion accessory. They’re the keys to defining a summer look, and now is the time to get in on the action. Wooden frames are trending, and cat eyes are too. If coloured lenses aren’t your thing, try metallic mirrors, brow bars or an aqua mermaid perched atop your eye.
In honour of National Sunglasses Day, treat your peepers to a pair, prep your best side eye and throw shade with abandon. Shop all our 50 fave picks below.
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Brow Bar
Thick or thin, these bars add an architectural edge to your sunnies.
Aldo, $16, aldoshoes.com
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Cat Eye
This classic retro shape is here to stay. They’re updated this season with metallic accents and unusual details like bottom-only frames.
Freyrs, $40, freyrs.com
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Coloured Frames
A pop of juicy colour on your shades practically screams summer.
AJ Morgan, $25, asos.com
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Coloured Lenses
Back on the scene, coloured lenses let you see the world through not only rose coloured glasses, but a whole rainbow too.
Aldo, $16, aldoshoes.com
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American Eagle Outfitters, $21, ae.com
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Mirrored Lenses
These futuristic-looking metallic mirror frames are best paired with a minimal outfit.
Quay Australia, $88, asos.com
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Novelty Sunglasses
The quirkier the better. Pineapples, flowers and mermaids are all invited to the party.
Free People, $33, freepeople.com
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Prints
Another way to make a bold statement is with prints. Painterly watercolours and graphic animal spots will leave your boring black frames in the dust.
Aldo, $16, aldoshoes.com
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Round Frames
Bring back the 60s with perfectly circular sunnies. Perfect as part of a fringey festival outfit.
Urban Outfitters, $18, urbanoutfitters.com
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Sporty Spice
The beautiful weather means you’ll be enjoying the outdoors more than usual. Slip on a sporty pair as you whizz around on your bike or take that overdue hike.
Oakley, $180, oakley.com
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Wooden Frames
Natural and organic, now is the time to break out a pair of wooden frames. They’re lightweight too which makes them ideal in the heat.
Ontario Wood, $100, iwantproof.com
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