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Home • Fashion

The 10 Best Sunglasses Worth Investing In

These are the pairs of sunglasses you’ll want to have on you all year long.
The 10 Best Sunglasses Worth Investing In
Elisa Johnson
By Kerane Marcellus · Updated March 5, 2025
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We’re at the home stretch of the winter season which means the sun is finally returning. With the sun rays gleaming, this is a fitting time to upgrade your sunglasses collection. Looking for a pair of sunnies that fit your face shape as well your budget, especially if you want them to last you long, is a bit of a struggle. From the aviator shape to the yellow tints, a pair of protective eyewear is a key accessory in the warmer months. 

If you’re wanting to try a new pair, whether a cat-eye shape, a ‘90s chic silhouette, or a frame that covers your entire face, we’ve compiled a pair for every type of girl.  Whether you’re an on-the-go type or a leisure in the sun person, each pair we’re recommending is worth the hype and investment. Brands from Elisa Johnson, Coco and Breezy, and more are all innovating new silhouettes that are bold, timeless, and playful. Searching for a pair doesn’t have to be a pain with these top 10 selections of sunnies.

Keep scrolling to find the pair that works for you and your wardrobe. 

01
01 Elisa Johnson Trinity Gloss Black

This eyewear design is a nod to the cult classic film “The Matrix,” they feature a few other nods to the 2000s too.

Available at Elisa Johnson
135 Shop Now
02
02 Akila Polaris

Yellow tint and black frames never left the trend cycle and we’re glad for it as this Akila pair is a classic.

Available at Akila
150 Shop Now
03
03 Jimmy Fairly The Emmy

A ‘90s chic skinny frame in brown with a brown tint from Jimmy Fairly will go a long way in your accessories rotation.

Available at Jimmy Fairly
150 Shop Now
04
04 Ember Niche Sun Drue

This rounded select from Ember Niche protects your eyes from the sun in a subtle chic way.

Available at Ember Niche
135 Shop Now
05
05 Chimi The Colton

Blue lenses in the sun may not be common but the trend of them is rising. Try this pair from Chimi to see if it fits your everyday needs.

Available at Chimi
170 Shop Now
06
06 Coco & Breezy Flower

A classic all-black cat eye frame from Coco and Breezy will never do you wrong.

Available at Coco & Breezy
249 Shop Now
07
07 Bohten Manyara Chalbi Sun

A green ombre lens and a clear frame from Bohten might be the upgrade you need to add to your accessory Rolodex.

Available at Bohten
300 Shop Now
08
08 JW Anderson Rectangle Sunglasses

When in doubt, go with a large black pair of sunnies like this one from JW Anderson.

Available at Shopbop
275 Shop Now
09
09 Gucci Oval Sunglasses

A classic oval shape from Gucci is a bold choice, but try it in black to blend into your overall wardrobe.

Available at Nordstrom
310 Shop Now
10
10 Miu Miu Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

Tortoise shell blended with a rectangular shape from Miu Miu is an interesting mix that adds a bit of dimension to an everyday look.

Available at Net-A-Porter
530 Shop Now

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