Your wardrobe might have the best of dresses, jewelry, bags and whatnot, but we daresay nothing is complete without a pair of shades to go with them. Trust us, if you’re rocking the right eyewear, a totally ‘meh’ outfit can suddenly change into a ‘wow’! There’s a lot of styles out there that would look great on pretty much anyone, and women are lucky enough to be able to wear both the classics like the Aviator as well get female only styles. So let’s have a look at the best stylish sunglasses for women, including everything from classic to modern.
Different Sunglass Styles For Women
Aviators Sunglasses
No list for the best sunglass styles is complete without Aviators, right? Originally developed by Bausch & Lomb way back in 1936 to protect Air Force pilots from glare while flying, they became insanely popular after their public launch, and being sported by US Army General Douglas MacArthur during World War II.
Although Aviator sunglasses were originally made for males, they are now considered unisex, and go well on both. The only differences you’d find between the two types are lens shapes and colors. Female centric Aviators generally have slightly larger lenses and come in funkier colors, by which we mean both lens and frame colors. While men prefer more demure lens and frame colors, women prefer something more bright and vibrant.
Wayfarers Sunglasses
Another classic design from Bausch & Lomb, Wayfarers were made popular in the 50’s by stars like James Dean. It was also originally meant to be a male only design, but became popular with women as well, with slight variations. Like the Aviators, Wayfarer sunglasses for women also tend to have slightly different looks, which usually include more vibrant lens and frame colors.
Apart from those obvious differences, you’re also bound to find many more variations among the older and more ‘fit’ classic design, and the newer and more ‘relaxed’ modern design. Since there’s basically two more types within the Wayfarers themselves, women find themselves spoilt for choice with both cosmetic and functional differences.
Oversized Sunglasses
Audrey Hepburn sported them in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and became a style icon for generations to come. The effortless way she pulled off oversized sunglasses is often imitated all around the world, and for good reason too!
These classic oversized sunglasses look fantastic on females, and offer higher sun protection because of the higher area covered to boot, what’s not to like? If you’ve got an angular face, they look even better because they complement the lines very well. You should be able to find round, oval and even geometric shaped lenses in this category.
Cat-Eye Sunglasses
Nothing quite says high fashion and chic like the classic cat-eye sunglasses. This upswept design became exceedingly popular in the 50’s and 60’s, and was frequently associated with high society.
They saw another resurgence with the extremely popular road movie ‘Thelma & Louise’, when Susan Sarandon sported a pair. Great for round and oval faces, cat-eyes are an everlasting fashion accessory that goes well whether you’re going for a post-modern or retro look.
Round Sunglasses
We’ll be honest here, not everyone can pull off round sunglasses, but if you can, there’s nothing quite like it. Jodie Foster looked amazing in ‘Taxi Driver’ with them, and more recently Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have sported them and looked stunning. Pair it with the right retro themed outfit and boy, you’re sure to turn heads wherever you go!
Clubmaster Sunglasses
If there’s one thing about fashion, it’s that the classics never fade away. Yet another timeless design from the geniuses at Ray-Ban, Clubmasters are the sunglasses to get if you’re going for a classy yet elegant casual look. Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Natalie Portman and Diane Kruger have coupled it with simple dresses and tees, and looked all kinds of amazing. Great for a day out with friends or family, this is one style that will look great no matter its age.
So go ahead and grab yourself a great pair of branded sunglasses to complement your wardrobe, and you should be able to find something whether you’re looking to complete that formal meeting or day at the beach. No matter what though, make sure you get the right pair of sunglasses that offer UV protection, because you need to look good and make sure your eyes aren’t in harm’s way!
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