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No shade, but skinny frames are kind of a trend we wish we sat out. So this year we're course correcting and going all in on classic sunglasses. That means sophisticated cat eyes, timeless aviators, universally flattering wayfarers, and other shapes we won't regret. If you're feeling the same, shop 21 pairs of frames that will never go out of style (at every price point!), ahead.
WAYFARERS
Our Top Pick: Ray-ban created this iconic shape. They flatter all face shapes, can be shared amongst couples, and are basic in the best way possible.
Woodies Walnut Wood Sunglasses with Polarized Lens
WAYFARERS
The Budget Buy: Never forget to peruse Amazon when looking for fashion staples. The wood detailing on this pair adds interest to a simple style.
Celine Polarized Square Sunglasses
WAYFARERS
The Worth-It Splurge: Celine sunglasses maintain the magical quality of being simultaneously timeless and chic. The lines on this pair of subtly angle upwards, making your cheekbones pop.
Quay Australia x Desi Perkins High Key Aviator Sunglasses
AVIATORS
Our Top Pick: We and 673 five-star reviews agree that Quay makes some of the best aviators.
Cosmopolitan Sunglasses Liv Aviator Sunglasses
AVIATORS
The Budget Buy: Amazon Prime for the win, again! Brown-tinted lenses do not get enough love—they look great with denim and crisp white button-downs.
Saint Laurent Classic Aviators Sunglasses
AVIATORS
The Worth-It Splurge: If you've found most aviators to be unflattering for your face, try Saint Laurent. They're a little stockier, which helps accentuate cheek and brow bones.
Le Specs The Last Lolita Sunglasses
CAT-EYE
Our Top Pick: Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, and fashion insiders alike look amazing in these Le Specs x Adam Selman's Last Lolita sunnies. The best part is they come in a wide array of colors, including this limited edition pearl pair.
Forever 21 Curved Brow-Bar Cat-Eye Sunglasses
CAT-EYE
The Budget Buy: This oversized cat-eye goes out to Breakfast at Tiffany's fans. No one will know you bought these sunglasses for less than the bagel breakfast Audrey Hepburn ate in the movie.
Loewe Cat-Eye Tortoiseshell Sunglasses
CAT-EYE
The Worth-It Splurge: In my humble opinion, tortoise shell cat-eyes are better than black frames. You'll need to invest in this pricey pair, but we promise you'll use them daily.
ROUND SUNGLASSES
Our Top Pick: Madewell is our favorite store for denim, wrap jackets, and now, sunglasses. Their round Fest glasses are like minimalist aviators, which flatter heart-shaped faces best.
ROUND SUNGLASSES
The Budget Buy: You could waste hours trying on sunnies at Target, but focus on this super affordable pair instead. The frame works well with heart, square, and oval-shaped faces.
ROUND SUNGLASSES
The Worth-It Splurge: We'll always rely on Warby Parker for making great frames with a cause. One of their best sellers is the Flynn, which received a makeover with metallic blue lenses.
Warby Parker Flynn Sunglasses, $95; warbyparker.com
BUTTERFLY
Our Top Pick: For that '70s look, Chloé does it best. Their halo frames are instantly recognizable, and work well for those who want sunglasses to cover half their face.
Forever21 Tinted Square Metal Sunglasses
BUTTERFLY
The Budget Buy: Try this Penny Lane-like pair if you have a heart-shaped face. The square-ish frames contrast well with a pointier chin. And with all the money you saved buying this affordable pair, you can afford a shearling coat to go with it.
Ralph Lauren Wide Sunglasses
BUTTERFLY
The Worth-It Splurge: You don't have to choose between metal frames and acetate, because this pair is the best of both worlds.
Stella McCartney Square-Frame Sunglasses
RECTANGULAR
Our Top Pick: Rectangular frames are a '90s trend, but not nearly as obnoxious as those teeny sunglasses from last year. Geometric sunnies contrast nicely against oval and circle face shapes.
Urban Outfitters Reese Slim Rectangle Sunglasses
RECTANGULAR
The Budget Buy: If you're apprehensive about this trend buy it from Urban Outfitters. They offer this style in four different colors for less than twenty bucks.
Ursula Mother of Pearl
RECTANGULAR
The Worth-It Splurge: The pearlescent color of this pair is different than your typical black or tortoiseshell frames, but just as easy to wear every day.
SPORT
Our Top Pick: If you're actually on the run, sport sunglasses are not to be missed. We say go to the root of the trend and choose OG Oakleys, which have a great, two-year warranty plan.
BP. 68mm Sport Shield Sunglasses
SPORT
Our Budget Buy: Sport sunglasses are the trendiest shape in this roundup, but you won't regret testing the trend out for $16.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
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