Claire's Picks

Sunglasses That Earn Their Case Space

Sunglasses do something quite powerful to an outfit and we think people underestimate that. The right pair can make a really simple look feel very considered. We've tried a lot of shapes over the years and we have opinions. Cat eye, oval, oversized, small and angular, they all do different things for different face shapes and different vibes. We've pulled together the ones we actually rate, the shapes that feel current without being so trend led that they'll look dated by next summer. These are worth adding to the rotation.

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Classic Sunglasses Shapes That Always Work

The classic sunglasses shapes have earned their status because the proportions are correct and the design flatters consistently across a wide range of face shapes and features. Wayfarers, aviators, round frames, oversized square lenses. These are shapes that have remained desirable across decades without requiring trend support to justify wearing them. A well made classic frame in quality acetate or metal with good quality lenses is one of the most reliable accessories purchases available. The shape needs to be correctly proportioned for the face rather than just being a classic shape in general. These are the classic sunglasses worth buying because they will not look wrong next year or the year after.

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Designer Sunglasses Worth the Investment

Designer sunglasses at the right price point represent a genuine quality step up from the mass market alternatives in ways that matter for everyday wearing. The acetate is thicker and more consistent in colour. The hinges are more substantial and move more smoothly. The lens quality is better for actual eye protection and visual clarity. The frame holds its shape across years of wearing rather than warping or loosening within months. A well chosen pair of designer sunglasses worn for several years is a better investment than replacing cheaper alternatives repeatedly. These are the designer sunglasses worth the price for the people who carry their sunglasses every day.

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Oversized Sunglasses Worth the Drama

Oversized sunglasses make a statement that correctly proportioned frames cannot and when the shape and the size are right for the face wearing them they deliver a level of impact that no other accessory quite matches for the occasions that justify that impact. Holidays, summer events, casual weekend dressing. The oversized frame needs to be proportionate to the face rather than just large in general and the lens coverage needs to be functional as well as dramatic. These are the oversized sunglasses that earn the drama they create rather than just being large frames that happen to be available in the current season.

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Retro Sunglasses Shapes Worth Revisiting

Retro sunglasses shapes carry a reference and a character that contemporary designs lack and wearing them communicates something about the wearer's relationship with fashion that a generic frame does not. Cat eye, shield, wrap around, browline. Shapes that belonged to specific decades and that carry those decades forward in a way that feels considered rather than costume-y. The execution needs to be quality enough to read as a genuine reference rather than a fancy dress approximation and the frame needs to be correctly proportioned for actual wearing rather than just reference. These are the retro sunglasses worth revisiting because the shapes are strong enough to earn a second era.

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Sunglasses for Small Faces That Fit Properly

Most sunglasses are designed for a standard face size that does not suit everyone equally and finding frames that are proportioned correctly for a smaller face rather than just looking large requires knowing which brands and which shapes to look for. The frame width needs to sit within the temples without extending past them. The lens height needs to be in proportion to the face rather than dominating it. The bridge width needs to sit correctly across the nose. These are the sunglasses for smaller faces that fit correctly rather than requiring adjustment and that look as considered as sunglasses on any other face shape when the proportions are right.

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Tinted and Coloured Lens Sunglasses for Summer

A tinted or coloured lens sunglasses frames the world in a different light in a way that is both a practical and an aesthetic choice. Warm amber lenses, cool blue tints, rose tinted glass. The coloured lens adds personality to the sunglass choice and photographs in a distinctive way that clear or standard dark lenses do not. The tint needs to provide adequate UV protection regardless of the colour because fashion sunglasses that do not protect the eyes are not a worthwhile trade. These are the tinted lens sunglasses that deliver the aesthetic quality of a coloured lens alongside the actual protection that makes sunglasses worth wearing.

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Sunglasses do something quite powerful to an outfit and we think people underestimate that. The right pair can make a really simple look feel very considered. We’ve tried a lot of shapes over the years and we have opinions. Cat eye, oval, oversized, small and angular, they all do different things for different face shapes and different vibes. We’ve pulled together the ones we actually rate, the shapes that feel current without being so trend led that they’ll look dated by next summer. These are worth adding to the rotation.

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