13 Stylish And Functional Sunglasses For Men And Women 2026

Best lightweight glasses

There’s nothing more classic than tortoiseshell. This pair of brown glasses comes in at just 23g, so it barely feels like you’re wearing anything at all.

SunGod also lets you choose between standard and polarised glasses, which reduce glare (and therefore eye strain) or you can pay extra for 8KO polarisation for 70% clearer vision.

No matter what you go for, they’re super durable, and would be just as at home on a run as they would be strolling the Sunday market. They even come in a handy blue dust bag for when you want to chuck them in your bag.

Best oversized aviator sunglasses

Oversized sunglasses had their moment at Copenhagen fashion week, and this pair is a staple you won’t want to live without. They come in a classic aviator shape, but those polarized lenses are shatterproof and come with UV 2 protection, so they’re a great incognito pair for an evening look or slamming on to head to the supermarket.

Best affordable men’s sunglasses

Sometimes all you want is a pair of shades you can count on to get the job done. This minimalist metal pair won’t take the attention away from the rest of your outfit.

It has polarised lenses, to reduce glare, and comes with sleek and simple metal frames.

Best 90s women’s sunglasses

The 90s are clearly here to stay, and up there with the most popular trends are skinnyyyy sunglass frames. We’re a big fan of these ones from Jimmy Fairly, which are a perfect mix of square and round, and offer 100% protection against UVB and UVA. Stylish and functional, what could be better?

Best women’s colourful frame

We’ve been seeing pops of primary colours dominate fashion and interiors the whole year, so it’s no surprise that the trend has now reached our sunglasses, with colourful frames all over fashion weeks.

These oversized frames from Jimmy Fairly come in clear, yellow, brown, and blue, but we’re partial to this deep maroon colour. We’ll just call you big red.

Best Y2K sunglasses

Run, don’t walk: ASOS is selling vintage now. Who knew?! I don’t know about you, but my social media has been absolutely awash with a Prada Sport comeback this year, and I love this pair of vintage Y2K glasses.

They’re a little on the spenny side, but totally worth it if you’re committed to looking like you just walked out of an episode of The Simple Life.

Best round glasses

If you’re taking the bohemian revival seriously, these round sunnies will tick off two trends at once: 70s inspired and colourful frames.

They’re unisex, so you can share them with your lover, and come with 100% UV protection for protection you can rely on.

Best women’s sunglasses with a gold detail

What is life if not about that bling? If you wanna prove that you’re too blang for that thang this summer, these frames from Versace are the only accessory you’ll need, as they come with a gold logo detail on teh side.

We also appreciate that the lenses are grey, rather than black, for a touch of tonal difference to your ‘fit.

Best statement glasses

If you want your sunnies to make your outfit, Paloceras is a one-stop shop. With a selection of chunky statement sunnies, it has plenty of options for your next favourite accessory.

These red ones are calling our name, because don’t they just look like they’ve come straight out of a cartoon? They’re 100% UV protective, and unisex. But if that’s not your jam, this clear pair is also enticing as hell.

Best budget women’s sunglasses

Apparently the butter yellow trend is out and lemon curd is in – let me know if you figure out the difference. Either way, this pair of pale yellow sunnies looks like they could be far more expensive than they are: they’re delightfully chunky, and also come in black if you’re more of a classic gal.

Best classic sunglasses

Groundbreaking, I know. But just in case you forgot these classic frames existed, here’s your reminder. I struggle with finding sunglasses as I have a pretty narrow face, and I love that Ray Ban allows you to choose your width.

You can also customise them, make them polarised, or add your prescription to them, which is pretty neat if you ask me.

Best new designer collab

You might not want to look at the sun, but there’s no harm in looking like you’re wearing it on your face.

I mean, how fab is this collab between Ray Ban and D&G? The combo of the yellow lenses and gold frames is just *chef’s kiss* but if you don’t like yellow, you can choose from five other frame colours.

Best sporty men’s sunglasses

If you’re after a frame that is equal parts sporty and wearable, these frames from Cos fit the bill.

The angular frames will add a hint of interest to even the most basic of outfits, while the brown is a neutral you can fall back on come spring or autumn.