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Must-Have Sunglasses for Spring Slayage

Must-Have Sunglasses for Spring Slayage

Trendy swimsuits, flirtatious floral dresses, and statement bags are just a few of the items on our ever-growing spring must-have list. But every It-girl-in-the-making knows that the pièce de résistance of a warm weather wardrobe is a show-stopping pair of sunglasses. The simple accessory has serious sartorial powers — pop on a bold pair of sunnies and watch as a classic tee-and-jeans combo becomes instant street style bait. Below, find 13 of our favorite picks that keep you looking cool while you throw shade.


ASOS Round High Bar Sunglasses With Laid-on Rose Gold Lens

rimless-sunglasses-asos Babe alert! These high bar beauties bring new meaning to the term stunner shades. Ready your shutter finger — you’ll want to snap these suckers stat.

Free People Cool Cat Wire Frame Sunnies

retro-cat-eye Love at first sight? These retro sunnies will make you a believer. Pop ’em on with don’t-care hair, high waist jeans, and lace-up top to send the free-wheelin’ vibes into full force.

& Other Stories Cutout Sunglasses

cutout-sunglasses Cut. It. Out. Throwback beauty meets modern muse in these bottle green sunnies that allow you to get your Greenery on in true Instababe style. Team them with a leaf-print plunge one-piece for a seriously stylish beach vacay, or rock them with a vinyl trench and bold block heels for undeniable big-city edge.

Le Specs Bazaar

le-specs-bazaar Oh these old things? They’re only Gigi Hadid approved. Yup — the model was recently spotted rockin’ a pair on the streets of New York, so you know they’ve got to be good.

Urban Outfitters 1979 Aviator Sunglasses

aviators-retro Introducing the shades that fiercely fuse ’70s chic with OTT ’80s glamour. An unexpected twist on your go-to aviators, these tortoiseshell-rimmed shades are the missing piece to your pitch-perfect #OOTD. Bomber jackets and v-shaped pumps come highly recommended.

Warby Parker Nancy

lilac-wp-sunglasses When you need a flawless pair of shades that will take you from backyard barbecues to European adventures, these lovely lavender sunglasses are key. Paired with a one-and-done jumpsuit and berry lips, best believe you’ll be the talk of the partay.

Crap Eyewear The Love Tempo

yellow-oval-sunnies Nineties grunge or ’60s mod — you get to decide. It’s all a matter of styling. Set yourself apart from the crowd by wearing these sunny yellow numbers alongside a vibrant kimono, skinny jeans, and a silk cami for endless weekend shenanigans.

Komono The Bennet Indigo Demi

komono-bennet-sunglasses It’s all about the details, baby, and these bad boys are all about playing it straight. Give standard sweats a serious boost for Sunday morning brunch by adding these indigo shades and a patch-trimmed leather jacket to the mix.

Sonix Oasis 63mm Round Sunglasses

round-pink-sunglasses You don’t need us to tell you that these rose-colored sunglasses are straight-up goals — they speak for themselves. But if looks alone don’t get you, the impact-resistant material most certainly will. Who doesn’t love a piece that perfectly balances form and function?

Eleventh Hour Shield Sunglasses

flat-shades You don’t have to be a member of the FROW to be a bona fide style goddess — popping on these flat-frame shades is enough to earn you glam-girl status in a snap. Style them up West Coast style with fresh-faced makeup, perfectly tousled locks, and a utility jacket.

Forever21 Faux Marble Browline Sunglasses

forever21-sunglasses Mirrored lenses and marbled frames — these throwback sunglasses are the total package — just like you. Whether you’re protecting your peepers while sipping rosé along the coast or hiding the after-effects of an epic GNO, these shades will always do you right.

Express Round Glitter Sunglasses

glitter-sunglasses We’ll take advantage of any opportunity to sport a bit of daytime glitter, and these shimmery pink specs offer an effortless way to put on the glitz. Go all-out glamazon by teaming them with a twirl-worthy metallic skirt, cropped embroidered jacket, and top-handle bag for shopping excursions with your crew.
quay-hall-of-fame

13. Quay Australia Hall of Fame ($55): Here’s a little lesson in captivating a crowd — just put on a pair of Quay’s Hall of Fame sunglasses. They’re unapologetically scene-stealing, but since when were you ever one to shy away from the spotlight? Go ahead, girl — slay all day.

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