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These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run

Or they'll be perfect for your post-pandemic slay.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Akila Eyewear
By Jamila Stewart and Greg Emmanuel · Updated March 3, 2022

Ask anyone their key component to an outfit, and responses are sure to differ. In this current winter climate, there are only a few places we are leaving the house to go to. But, when you’re on a groceries run and you need a distraction from the fact that you’re fresh out of bed and put in zero effort? Statement sunglasses can be a life saver.

Keeping up with street style has proven to be the best way to stay on top of sunglasses trends. New styles are introduced, or revived, constantly: Mirrored lenses, particularly in bright colors, are the perfect pool-day companion; the “John Lennon” style to satisfy your hipster needs; the infamous tiny frames trend (which seems to recirculate the most, love or hate them); and aviators (a permanent, never-to-disappear look at this point).

If you’re looking for bold eyewear options currently, you’re sure to find them. For starters, many brands have now put their own spin on the mask shade trend. Additionally, Gucci’s Spring 2020 runway show was a not-so-subtle foreshadowing that sunglasses chains were about to take over the season (Paris Fashion Week street style kicked off the trend).

While, like many of you, we’re self-quarantining for the winter, it’s never too early to start daydreaming about your spring and summer wardrobe. Soon enough, social distancing will again become socializing, and any of the sunnies below are worthy of making your debut look.

01
Dior DiorSoLight1 Sunglasses
On the topic of mask shades, these reign supreme.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at My Theresa $359 Shop Now
02
Alain Mikli Edwidge Jeweled
You need these in your tiny-frames collection.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Specs Collective $590 Shop Now
03
Gucci Oval Sunglasses
The 70’s are making a comeback, so say hello to these babies.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at My Theresa $590 Shop Now
04
LOEWE Shield Sunglasses
Loewe takes a softer approach to the masked look, and we’re here for it.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Forward $430 Shop Now
05
Le Specs Cyberfame
The perfect top-off to a simple white tee and denim combo.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Revolve $89 Shop Now
06
Area Crystal Oval Sunglasses
These are the key to subtle extra-ness.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Forward $375 Shop Now
07
Balenciaga Paris Cat Sunglasses
Still craving animal print? So are we.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Balenciaga $490 Shop Now
08
Jacquemus Les Lunettes Yauco
A must-have for your bougie beaching activities.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Jacquemus $396 Shop Now
09
Attico Crystal Rectangular Sunglasses
These will elevate an all black ensemble instantly.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Forward $625 Shop Now
10
Karen Walker Isadore Square Acetate Sunglasses
Saweetie paired these with a Romeo Hunte coat during Milan fashion week, and we haven’t stopped thinking about them since.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Neiman Marcus $200 Shop Now
11
Saint Laurent SL 366 Lenny
Cool-girl approved.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at YSL $490 Shop Now
12
Gucci Glasses Chain
The ultimate-outfit transformer. Slip a resin or metal chain onto any pair of sunnies for an instant Instagram-ready look.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
available at Matches Fashion $273 Shop Now
13
Illesteva Lucille Red Havana Sunglasses
These lightweight, rounded shades are spring/summer ready and the perfect accessory to accompany you from the farmer’s market to happy hour.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at Lucille Sunglasses $220 Shop Now
14
Chris Port New York Sunglasses
Classic, rectangular frames with a colorful, translucent splash – available in pink, black, white, and mango.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at CPNY $200 Shop Now
15
Bonnie Clyde Traction Sunglasses
Classic aviator frames designed with a fresh color way that makes them hit the streets like something they have never seen before.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at Bonnie Clyde $108 Shop Now
16
Banbé Shanina Sunglasses
Rounded cat-eye sunglasses to compliment your everyday looks with a stylish statement.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at Banbé $65 Shop Now
17
OscarxFrank Suga Baby Sunglasses
From the OXF SS22 collection, constructed with thick Italian acetate and designed with a classic, cat eye shape – these frames are bound to stand the test of time.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
$149 Shop Now
18
Bonnie Clyde Shy Guy Sunglasses
Keep it cool and mellow with the Bonnie Clyde “Shy Guy” frame made with cool blue lenses.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at Bonnie Clyde $148 Shop Now
19
Akila Eyewear Verve Sunglasses
Nicki Minaj would call these “Seeing Green” – they’re certainly a great way to add color to your wardrobe and definitely something you want to be seen wearing.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at AKILA $140 Shop Now
20
Bonnie Clyde Show And Tell Sunglasses
The trendy, rectangular frames have become a classic that you can never go wrong with. These yellow on yellow frames are sure to turn heads and earn you serious style points.
These Shades Will Upgrade Any Grocery Store Run
Courtesy of Brand
available at Bonnie Clyde $138 Shop Now
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