Through the Looking Glass: Best sunglasses to Make You Shine This Summer

Sunny days are here and summer is in full swing, so it’s time to break out your best accessories and up your eye game. Of all your summer must-haves, we’d argue that sunscreen is probably the most important item you own, but closely behind it are your shades. Yes, those fashionable frames do a lot more than just look cool and keep you from squinting all day. They also protect your eyes and the skin around your eyes from harmful UV rays. And as a bonus for keeping your eyes safe, you also get to express your unique style and have a little fun with your summer fashion. 

When you’re choosing sunglasses, a few key things matter. Style, of course comes into play. So does the shape of your face, your personal vibe and your price point. But you also have to consider the kinds of sunglasses you are going to wear and what level of UV protection they offer. And if you’re not lucky enough to have perfect 20/20 vision, then you might also want to consider prescription lenses to help you (literally) navigate your summer adventures. 

1Updated Aviators

Aviator 2.0 BeLatina Sunglasses

Aviators have always been synonymous with cool, from the Tom Cruise in Top Gun days to today. And this year they’re getting a modern twist thanks to colorful lenses, slightly updated shapes and more. These polished gold aviators from Warby Parker are a bit more round and these Rag and Bone shades have cool blue lenses that pop. 

To Polarize or not to Polarize

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If you’re confused about what it means for lenses to be polarized, you’re not alone. Basically, sunglasses with polarized lenses reduce glare from bright light reflecting off flat surfaces. Lenses that have an anti-reflective coating also reduce glare by preventing light from reflecting off the back surface of your sunglasses. And mirror-coated lenses limit the amount of light entering your eyes, providing increased protection. 

Another thing to consider is whether or not you need any sort of prescription sunglasses. If you typically wear special lenses for reading or for seeing far away, then you might want to invest in prescription sunglasses so that you can see as clearly as possible without ever having to remove your shades. 

The Right Frame Shape for Your Face

One of the most important aspects of selecting sunglasses, from a fashion perspective, is picking the right shape to frame your face. You need to first assess the shape of your face (round, oval, square, or heart-shaped) and then you can find the most flattering shades for a chic summer style. If you have an oval face (the most common and neutral face shape) then most sunglass styles will look great on you. Consider yourself very lucky.  

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If your face is squarer then a frame with rounded corners to complement the sharp angles of your face often works best. It’s all about balance — softer lines of glasses will work well to balance the square jawline. A heart-shaped face (think wide forehead and cheekbones but narrow chin) usually looks good with a cat-eye or round frame, but stay away from overly embellished or busy styles. If you have a fuller face (such as a round or oblong face) then stick to slimming styles, such as wide, oversized or wraparound frames; avoid any frames that are too narrow for your face as they’ll just accentuate your fuller shape.

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