After spending far too much money on trendy sunglasses that went in and out of style before I could even wear them, I’m taking my time as I evaluate Fall 2020’s sunglasses trends and the overall best sunglasses for women. I want to make sure my purchases stand the test of time, so I don’t end up trying to resell a pair of sunnies I barely got to wear! Luckily, there are tons of popular sunglasses for women that are as timeless as they are cute, and I’ve rounded up the top five shapes below for you to reference during the search for your own perfect pair.
Right now, celebs like Bella Hadid and Emma Chamberlain are all about itty-bitty, teeny-weeny sunglasses, but let’s be honest: like so many others, the trend will come and go. When looking at the best sunglasses for women, it’s easy to see which styles are truly timeless and which are more of an in-the-moment fad. Cat-eye, aviator, wayfarer, rounded and rectangular frames are some of the most popular sunglasses for women that are truly classic silhouettes. Investing in any of the aforementioned styles is a safe splurge, as you’re guaranteed to have them for years.
So, how to pick the best sunglasses for you? Read on for a look at the top five timeless styles and see which suits your personal style best. Are you an edgy cool-girl in love with a bold pair of aviators? A ladylike diva who prefers a cat-eye flick? A laid-back beach babe who can’t leave the house without her wayfarers? The best sunglasses for women are all equally timeless, yet completely different when it comes to aesthetics, so finding which style suits you best is key to getting a pair you’ll love for life.
Once you’re set on your style of choice, there are still tons of individual pairs to choose from, so we’ve made things easier by selecting a couple of the best sunglasses for women that align with each shape below. Take a look and just see if your future favorite sunnies aren’t on this list—spoiler alert, they probably are.
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Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Aviator Sunglasses
Courtesy of Michael Kors.
When it comes to the best sunglasses for women, aviators are the go-to pick for any and all cool girls. Shades like the Michael Kors Chelsea Aviator Sunglasses evoke an effortless, too-cool-to-care energy, and you can dress them up or down.
Courtesy of Under Armour.
Rounded Sunglasses
Courtesy of Ray-Ban.
Wayfarer Sunglasses
Courtesy of Ray-Ban.
Courtesy of Ray-Ban.
Rectangle Sunglasses
Courtesy of Kate Spade.
Something about oversized, rectangular sunglasses makes me think of celebs shielding themselves from paparazzi—anybody else? The Kate Spade New York Annora Rectangular Sunglasses are timelessly chic, and the perfect pick to mask a no-makeup day, since they cover quite a bit of the face.
Courtesy of Prada.
Some of the best sunglasses for women are actually rimless, like the Prada PR 63VS Sunglasses. Oversized rectangular frames can often appear bulky, so a rimless style keeps the look sleek.
