Eye-Catching Sunglasses: 10 Trendy Styles You Need This Summer

We’re slowly inching toward the warm summer months that will be filled with sunshine and bright days. Aside from evoking pleasant summer feelings, consider this a reminder to buy protective accessories like sunglasses. Ideally, your eyes need protection from the sun’s UV rays all year round and you should be wearing sunglasses every time you step out. However, they are definitely not optional under the harsh summer sun in tropical countries.

Sunglasses are available in a variety of styles and frame shapes that you can choose from to flatter your face structure and match the occasion. Shop the latest celeb-approved eyewear with the help of this guide and learn all about the different types of sunglasses.

Smart Square Frames

The square frame is one of the most common types of sunglasses and can be worn for most occasions. Ranveer Singh proves that even the most basic solid black square sunglasses can add an edgy touch to your outfit. From an all-white three-piece set like Ranveer to a bright graphic t-shirt and jeans, basic square frames are a must-have as they transition seamlessly from daily wear to special occasions.

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Appealing Aviators

Aviators are one of the most popular sunglasses and have been a top choice for men since the 1970s when it was first used by pilots and then celebs like Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Elvis Presley. However, 90s kids are obsessed with aviators as it was by Tom Cruise in Top Gun (1986) and its sequel in 2024. The popularity is clearly still alive with Shahrukh Khan wearing them in the latest film Dunki (2023). Wear these with a bomber jacket for a cool outfit or a blazer for a polished look.

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Glamorous Geometric Shapes

Geometric cuts add an interesting touch to the classic frame shapes and are defined by their angular shapes and bold lines. The hexagonal sunglasses seen on Chris Hemsworth are a crowd favourite for a unique stylish look. Wear them with a classic white shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a vest for an easy-going formal look.

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Fun Round Frames

Simply put, funky round-frame sunglasses look cool and will give you ‘main character’ vibes. Opt for a tinted lens like Zayn Malik to add an additional element of fun. Wear these with a bright abstract printed t-shirt, denim jacket, and loose-fitted pants, for a bohemian vibe. For a chic outfit, wear tinted round sunglasses with an all-black blazer, turtle neck, and trousers.

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Noteworthy Navigators

While aviators have a signature teardrop shape, navigators are a rectangular variation that looks just as cool with metal rims and offers more coverage around the eye. Wear navigators with a shacket (shirt made of thick canvas material) and cargo pants like Hrithik Roshan in War (2019) or pair them with a leather jacket over a pullover and distressed pants for a biker aesthetic outfit.

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Sporty Shields

The sporty sunglasses worn by cricketers like Virat Kohli have mirrored lenses that reduce glare, provide UV protection, and enhance vision. You can spot many sports personalities and athletes sporting these as they are durable and provide visual clarity on the field. You can don these sporty glasses while playing your favourite sports and wear them after the events with your athleisure track pants set.

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On-Fleek Ovals

Yes, these ultra-mini oval sunglasses are mostly about the style and not a lot about sun protection. However, we promise you would not be able to resist adding them to your collection because of the ‘cool’ factor they add to night-time looks. Hardik Pandya makes a great case for this by wearing oval sunglasses with a dapper black suit. You can also opt for oval frames that offer more coverage for the daytime.

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Fancy Phantos

The term ‘phantos’ comes from the word ‘pantoscopic’, meaning a wide view. Phantos frames add a modern touch to classic sunglasses with their high hinges on both sides. They are ideal for most occasions as the phantos shape offers a balance between classy and playful shapes. While the honey gold Phantos sunglasses worn by David Beckham are a trendy colour, you can also opt for the more common dark brown and navy blue.

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Wicked Wayfarers

The wayfarer style is essentially the shape of regular plastic-frame sunglasses with the addition of a horizontal bar over the bridge of the nose and frames. It was famously worn by James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and has been loved by everyone ever since. While you can opt for the regular wayfarers, many today are coming up with modern and contemporary styles like Guru Randhawa Edition that add a futuristic look.

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Intriguing Irregular Frames

Irregular frames are exactly what they sound like – out-of-the-box designs that are meant to turn heads and help you stand out. Making quirky and vibrant sunglasses the focus of your look this summer will help you slay without putting in much effort on the outfit. Linen pants, shirts, and statement sunglasses are all you need to stay on top of the fashion game.

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Sunglasses are available in a variety of colours and lens options that you can match to your personal style. You can pick from your favourite colours and prints like camo and tortoise shells. Buying sunglasses in different materials like wood, plastic, and metal will also help you diversify your collection. We hope this guide will help you find the right match.

P.S. While we looked at male celebs in this guide, anyone can follow these styling tips and rock all the sunglasses listed above. It’s also great because you can buy multiple pairs with your partner, siblings, or friends and share them! 🙂 It’s 2024, wear whatever you love. ♥️