Accessories are often the best part of an outfit. You can wear the simplest monochrome ensemble and transform it into the trendiest outfit with some extra details. And we have to let you know that spring 2019 will be all about standout accessories of all types. Paris Fashion Week brought so many trends in the jewelry, hat, and eye-wear departments. Check out the statement accessories to shop in Spring 2019.
In a time when we have to face so many political and cultural challenges, Eric Steginsky invented glitter eyeglasses and launched the distinctive eyewear brand Planet i. These are nothing like the eyeglasses with glitter frames you often see on festivals. Eric Steginsky infused glitter in the actual glass, so you can have a glitter rain everytime you put on your eyeglasses. They look whimsical and surreal. You’d get a feeling that you are in your own real-life fairy tale.
“It’s such a depressing time and there’s so much going on in the world. I want people to take a little vacation every time they put these on,” the mastermind behind the glitter eyeglasses told Vogue.
So far, the brand offers a few different styles, from bold ones to relaxed 70s aviators. The names are innovative and compliment the glasses’ aesthetic. Lightrider, Space Cowboy, Extraterrestrial, and Moonwalker are just a few of the names of the glitter-infused styles. Since these are not your ordinary eyeglasses you would be able to find them in an array of fun colors from purple and red to tangerine. Eric Steginsky has worked on this unique idea for a while until he found the right amount of glitter that won’t distract the way you see through these eyeglasses. He went from party store to party store and became a glitter pro. When he finally found the right sparkles and glitter to glass ratio he launched Planet i.
The glitter effect on the glasses is best experienced on a sunny day. The sun will enhance the sparkly effect and instantly elevate your mood. No need to mention that you’ll get all the attention with these and upgrade your style just by putting them on.
“It’s never been done. They’re like a Snapchat filter for your face,” Steginsky claims.
In a time when everybody is obsessed with Snapchat and Instagram filters, it seems that real-life glitter filter is just what the world needs now. If anything, these eyeglasses will for sure make their way all over your Instagram feed. Just imagine what the Infamous Kira Kira app that makes your world sparky could do with these sunglasses.
The idea for the eyeglasses with glitter lenses was a result of Steginsky’s interest for cosmology. His “science nerd” dad skipped the classic fairy tales for a good night. Instead, he was talking to him about big cosmic questions. Later in life, Eric got interested in fashion too, so the glitter eyeglasses are a fusion of his passions.
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It seems that every single trend from the 90s is making a comeback this year. The young supermodels keep channeling their favorite fashion icons from that decade. Starting from wearing denim from head to toes, to wearing tracksuit with heels, all of these styles come from way back. The next big thing is the tiny-framed sunglasses, coming straight from the trendiest influencers. If you don’t remember, these sunglasses were the must-have item in the 90s. Now they are back on the fashion scene and are available in different shapes and colors.
Bella Hadid enjoys wearing these tiny sunglasses. Every time that she steps out, Bella rocks a different pair of them. The small-framed sunglasses fit perfectly with her distinctive street style. Her older sister Gigi is a known eyewear-maniac. According to the supermodel, sunglasses are her favorite item, and she already owns an impressive collection. Gigi recently debuted her line with the brand Vogue Eyewear. There is a tiny pair of rose-tinted sunglasses in the model’s collection. Gigi wore this style for the launch.
The Jenner sisters are also in love with the tiny eyewear. Kendal often wears these sunglasses in multiple shapes that compliment her perfect facial features. Kylie and Kendall even included a pair of Matrix-like eyewear in their collections. They instantly became popular and were sold out during the first day.
The biggest style icon of this generation, Rihanna wore a tiny pair of white sunglasses at the Cannes Film Festival. The singer set Cannes on fire with her white voluminous Dior gown. The glamorous look was completed with the chic eyewear. If Rihanna is wearing something, it always becomes a trend.
Starting from Elsa Hosk’s fun red sunglasses, to Kaia Gerber’s round ones, here are some of the chicest pairs of sunglasses that celebrities wore.
Kaia Gerber
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Statement accessories are one of the best parts of every Fashion Week. Designers love presenting show-stopping bags, necklaces, earrings that are complimenting the items of their collections. Many famous fashion houses showed their spring collections during Milan Fashion Week. Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Prada, and Bottega Veneta came back to the capital of fashion to show their latest collections and incredible accessories.
Dolce & Gabbana is the fashion house that always shows out-of-this-world accessories. Recently the Italian duo decided to turn to high-end fashion and introduced a line of luxury jewelry. This season Dolce & Gabbana went again with the excessive glamour. There were mesmerizing crowns bejeweled with multicolored crystals and pearls. The earrings and necklaces were all red carpet material.
For Spring 2018 Donatella Versace traveled back to the 90s. She paid tribute to her late brother and recreated his most iconic creations. There were many beautiful hair accessories, eye-catching earrings, and unique handbags.
Gucci and Alessandro Michele, on the other hand, went back to the 70s and 80s. Alessandro loves doing excessively accessorized looks, and this time, things weren’t any different. He had Gucci’s logo all over the bags and jewelry. Michele involved sparkling hats from the 70s and square old-fashioned eyewear. Most of his necklaces featured the two G’s together with pearls and crystals.
Miuccia Prada said yes to another huge trend for Spring 2018. The Italian designer had her models wear chic Matrix-inspired sunglasses. For a bolder effect, she added colors such as red and yellow to the eyewear. The entire collection was all about women’s empowerment. So the accessories carried that vibe. The sunglasses gave the models a superhero look, so they fit ideally with the designs.
Take a look at the biggest accessory trends seen during the SS 2018 Milan Fashion Week.
Prada
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Virgil Abloh and his brand Off-White are rising names in the fashion industry. The fashion brand released a limited edition collection with Warby Parker. The two brands joined forces on three new distinctive styles of sunglasses.
“I welcomed the idea of bringing a unique concept to life, one shape extended and compressed to express a different emotion within eyewear. I’m honored to work with such a progressive company like Warby Parker, who was able to help me fully realize my vision.”- said Virgil Abloh.
If you still think that the blue and pink aviators are the styles you should go for this summer, you are terribly wrong. With many fashion influencers such as Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner rocking the Matrix-style sunglasses, it is more than clear that that style is taking over. Virgil is another designer that decided to go that way and implement this cool new trend in the Off-White X Warby Parker collection.
The sunglasses are all black, edgy, and are very much in the style of Off-White. The names are just as simple as the designs. There are three different silhouettes for men and women. They are called after their sizes- Small Sunglasses, Medium Sunglasses, and Large Sunglasses. The small ones are actually the edgier ones, that very much remind of that Matrix-esque style. Definitely meant for the bold ones and the trendsetters. The large ones are big and modern, while the medium pair is the most classic one and can be worn anywhere. All of them are made of zero base super-opaque lenses that have an additional anti-reflective coating. The rectangular black frames are made of extra-thick acetate.
“Both Off-White and Warby Parker were born from the idea that good products shouldn’t be limited to a small community. It only feels natural to collaborate on a frame that’s equal parts accessible and elevated.” –said Neil Blumenthal, the co-CEO, and co-founder of Warby Parker.
Each pair of sunnies costs only $95, which is a completely affordable price. They are already available on warbyparker.com and in selected Warby Parker and Off-White stores. Everything that Abloh creates sells like candy, so you’d better hurry up and get your favorite pair.
Virgil has collaborated with many huge brands recently including the Swedish furniture brand Ikea, a line with Levi’s and an upcoming collection with Nike. Warby Parker have also been pairing with many popular brands and influencers in the past, such as Amanda de Cadenet, Suno, and Tyler Oakley.
Photo Courtesy: Warby Parker
The ultimate It girl and one of the most in-demand fashion models in the world is on fire lately. Gigi’s fashion influence is definitely very strong both on and off the runway. Her latest release is the capsule collection that she designed for Vogue Eyewear. This is not the first time for Gigi to get in a designer role. The model recently renewed her contract with Tommy Hilfiger with whom she has two very successful capsule collections. We all love Gigi’s cool style and luckily now we can wear both clothes and accessories that she has created.
Photo By @gigihadid/Instagram
Gigi Hadid announced the collaboration with Vogue Eyewear on her Instagram profile with a picture of herself wearing orange hued aviator-style shades. Under the picture Gigi gave us some more details:
“SURPRISE! I designed a capsule collection for @VogueEyewear ft. 3 styles (each in 6 color/lens options!!!) !!!!!If you know my obsession (and collection) with glasses, you know how much this means to me!”
Photo Courtesy of Sunglasshut.com
You could see the collection that Gigi designed on the company’s website, but you can’t purchase the items from there. The collection will be available for purchase at the Sunglass Hut’s website. The exciting news is that the entire collection is available for pre-order at Sunglass Hut and the eyewear retails for unbelievable $140. The reasonable price will definitely help Gigi reach to all her fans.
Photo Courtesy of @vogueeyewear/Instagram
The capsule collection features three sunglasses styles. Gigi designed an aviator style, a sexy cat-eye, and an oval shaped frame as well as one classic glasses frame. In Vogue‘s words, the collection features “stunning retro-chic shapes, luminous colors, and essential details—all in the eclectic vibe of the ’90s. Gigi Hadid makes her style statement by designing an exclusive collection for Vogue Eyewear.”
Photo Courtesy of www.sunglasshut.com
The company revealed that Gigi is their new brand ambassador at the end of May this year. Since then, we spotted several interesting ads that Gigi has made for Vogue Eyewear on their Instagram.
Photo Courtesy of @vogueeyewear/Instagram
It’s definitely safe to say that the company couldn’t choose a better person to promote their designs than Gigi. Besides her enormous fashion influence and millions of loyal followers on Instagram, the model is also known for her obsession with sunglasses. Gigi has made unbeatable sunglasses statements in the past and we can finally get a piece of her unmistakable taste in eyewear.
Photo Courtesy of @vogueeyewear/Instagram
Yellow Sunglasses are an accessory for the “too cool for school trend”. Why? Because these glasses are meant to be worn indoors with no F’s given. Supermodels like the Hadid sisters and celebrities from Selena Gomez to Rihanna have been spotted with these marigold-hued sunnies. Shop Yellow hued lens sunglasses.
Wear these lenses from dawn till late after dusk
1. Aviator
Aviator sunglasses have the timeless look with the unmistakable teardrop shaped lenses. Their utility becoming popular among celebrities, rock stars and citizens of the world alike. You can find it at Ray-Ban.com
2. Acetate
DIFF sunglasses are crafted from clear acetate in a cool color blocked effect. This polarized pair is inlaid with yellow gradient lenses that are fully UV protective. A keyhole bridge amplifies the retro attitude of sleek, full-coverage sunglasses finished with logo inlays at the temples. Shop them at Ray-Ban.com
3. Thin Rimmed
Extra-large, round lenses in solid, light colors allow wearers to tune into the positive mood and vibes of music festivals. The lemon adds a pop of youthfulness to any festival look, as well as Boho-chic outfits. These are available at Sunglasshut.com!
4. Golden Glitter
Dolce & Gabbana’s Resort 2017 collection was packed with playful accessories, including these glittery yellow acetate sunglasses. Meticulously crafted in Italy with round yellow-tinted lenses, they’re set on a gleaming silver-tone metal frame and finished with logo-engraved arms. Available at Matchesfashion.com
5. Day-Tripper
Classic rounded sunglasses with shiny metal frames + 100% UVA/UVB tint lenses. Finished with plastic coated tips + silicone nose pads for all day, every day effortless cool. Find these at urbanoutfitters.com
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Who says makeup cannot inspire fashion, and vice versa? Karen Walker’s brand new EYESHADOW line of ultra-cool sunglasses takes makeup and turns it into a dream array of three new sunglasses that are literally to die for.
Already available in stores and at karenwalker.com, Karen Walker’s EYESHADOW eyewear line consists of three different silhouettes, namely a rounded one, a classic cat eye and a vintage-inspired aviator one, each available in silver mirror, pink, gold, tortoiseshell or marigold lenses. The line’s price tags range from $220 to $250, with the silhouettes soon to be available for purchase at Nordstrom, Shopbop.com and Barneys New York, too.
“People wear sunglasses, yes to protect their eyes from the sun, but it’s so much more than that now. It’s about making a statement and completing the look. Sometimes you want to just wear eyewear because it looks awesome with your outfit,” Walker explained to WWD. “Sheer lenses and more transitional lenses-can actually become a fashion statement indoors and outdoors.”
Karen Walker’s latest accessory line thus plays with the idea of a pair of sunglasses that not only got inspired by makeup, but that could also actually function as a sort of unconventional eye makeup. Each one of the sunnies is, in fact, rimless, creating thus a more delicate look that, thanks to the see-through effect of the lenses (with the sole exception of the silver mirror ones), makes it possible for your actual eye makeup to blend in with the lenses themselves.
Moreover the lens colors, which are all “really soft and pared back,” were specifically made to create the illusion of makeup, as the designer “wanted to play with the idea of going from eyewear to a beauty product”, giving “the impression of a dusting of an eye shadow over the eyes…rather than pale frames,” as Karen Walker continued.
Of course, with Karen Walker’s EYESHADOW sunglasses 2017 line being all about makeup, the designer couldn’t exempt herself from collaborating with one of the coolest beauty brands around – MAC Cosmetics, which teamed up with the designer for the collection’s ad campaign. Karen Walker’s EYESHADOW sunglasses ad campaign also coincided with MAC Cosmetics’ acclaimed and awaited release of its brand new Colour Rocker matte lipstick line, the shades of which got featured in Walker’s campaign, basically killing two birds with one stone.
Styled by makeup artist Kiekie Stanners, the MAC Cosmetics x Karen Walker EYESHADOW ad campaign could really give anyone one of the month’s biggest shopping spree, so get ready to fill your wish lists with a plethora of different sunglasses and lipsticks!
Photos courtesy of Karen Walker
Choosing the right polarized sunglasses for you can be quite daunting, especially if you don’t exactly know what polarized sunglasses are, what’s the difference between regular and polazrized sunglasses, and it’s your first time shopping for the right eyewear in this category. To help you, here we present a comprehensive guide telling you absolutely everything you need to know about polarized sunglasses, including how they work, what makes polarized sunglasses different, which situations and sports they are best for, and lastly, where to get the best polarized sunglasses for women. Enjoy!
Do you ever find yourself suddenly blinded by a strong ray of light, reflected off of a piece of glass or metal? Sometimes this situation can be especially dangerous, for example when one is driving. You might even be wearing sunglasses, but while those dim overall light, they can eliminate those sudden glares. That’s where polarized sunglasses come in, and save the day!
Continue reading or jump on to the section that interests you most!
• What Are Polarized Sunglasses
• How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work?
• Difference Between Tinted Glasses and Polarized Glasses
• Difference Between 100% UV Protection on Sunglasses and Polarized Sunglasses
• Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses
• Drawbacks of Polarized Sunglasses
• Which Sports Are Polarized Sunglasses Best For?
• Which Sports Are Polarized Sunglasses Bad For?
• How to Tell If Your Lenses Are Polarized?
• Types of Polarized Lenses
• Best Polarized Sunglasses for Women
What Are Polarized Sunglasses?
In the simplest terms, polarized sunglasses are glasses that reduce blinding glare. In slightly more complicated terms, polarized sunglasses are glasses covered in a chemical film that absorbs horizontal light waves – the light waves responsible for glare. The result is no more moments of blinding light, and overall clarity in one’s vision.
How Do Polarized Sunglasses Work?
The dangerous glare occurs when rays of sunlight, which tend to go in all directions, are reflected on a flat surface. These rays are sent only in one direction, which makes them much more powerful.
The lenses of the polarized sunglasses themselves are made of polyvinyl acetate, which is dipped in iodine. When those magnified rays pass through those lenses, which have been “polarized”, because they only come from one direction, the lenses are able to eliminate them either partially or completely.
What Is the Difference Between Tinted Glasses and Polarized Glasses?
Tinted sunglasses are simply darkened, so they reduce the overall amount of light one sees. However, they are unable to reduce harsh glare. You can still be blinded by a strong ray of light when wearing regular sunglasses.
However, the film over the polarized sunglasses doesn’t reduce all light, it simply absorbs the light that hits it all from one direction, so that you can still see clearly, without worrying about glare. Polarized sunglasses target a much more specific issue, while also making one’s vision much clearer.
Lastly, unlike regular tinted glasses, polarized sunglasses are able to more thoroughly protect the eyes from destructive UV damage.
What Is the Difference Between 100% UV Protection on Sunglasses and Polarized Sunglasses?
So while polarized sunglasses do offer quite a bit of UV protection, they do not necessarily filter away all UV. 100% UV protected sunglasses, however, fully protect the eyes from both sun damage to the skin around the eyes, as well as sun damage to the eyes themselves, that could degrade one’s vision over time.
Nowadays, most reputable brands make polarized sunglasses that also offer full UV protection, so you do not have to compromise on either clarity or sun protection!
What Are the Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses?
There are many benefits to wearing polarized sunglasses. The obvious ones are that polarized sunglasses reduce glare, and ensure that you won’t experience sudden momentary blindness because of a stray ray of light. The UV protection they offer is also extremely beneficial for long-term eye health.
In addition to that, the same ability to absorb light can also make one’s vision much clearer. Sometimes, when the sun is too strong, whatever we see in front of us becomes overly saturated, to the point where details can totally disappear.
Think, for example, about a person standing in front of a bright light – because all you can see is the light, the person in front of it is just a dark silhouette. When wearing polarized sunglasses, however, the light becomes neutralized, and the person standing in front of it is fully visible.
Polarized sunglasses can also help reduce computer glare. If you work with computers all day and find you are starting to develop eye strain or headaches, brightness and glare might be at fault. Polarized sunglasses should be able to block extra light, and make long-term computer work much less harmful to the eyes.
Lastly, polarized sunglasses make it possible to see more clearly through bodies of water. Normally, we can’t see through water in the daytime, because it reflects light. Instead of seeing what is below the surface, we see a reflection of the sky.
Since polarized sunglasses absorb the reflection, it is possible to see what is in the water very clearly. However, this only works if you look at the water from an angle. If you look at it from straight up, it will not work.
What Are the Drawbacks of Polarized Sunglasses?
There aren’t many drawbacks to wearing polarized sunglasses, but they do exist, and are important to know. Before deciding whether to wear polarized sunglasses, regular sunglasses, or no glasses at all, you must consider what kind of activities you will be engaging in.
For regular driving, for example, a sudden blinding glare can be extremely dangerous, since it could distract the driver and cause a car accident. However, while skiing or snowboarding, the glare from a patch of ice could warn the skier that they should avoid a particularly dangerous spot. The same could apply for motorcyclists, who might not recognize wet pavement.
Polarized sunglasses can also make it more difficult to judge distances and sizes, because they alter the look of light and shadow. This could be dangerous for any sort of sport that requires careful maneuvering through uneven terrains.
Lastly, polarized sunglasses can sometimes interfere with backlit screens, like cell phones and computer screens. While they can give the eyes some relief from a bright computer screen, they might also make it harder for you to read your text messages or check Facebook.
Which Sports Are Polarized Sunglasses Best For?
Polarized sunglasses originally became popular amongst fishermen. Because they eliminate the light that reflects against the water, fishermen wearing them were able to clearly see through the water surface, making it much easier for them to find fish. It also took much less of a toll on their eyes to spend so much time staring at the lake or ocean.
Polarized sunglasses are also excellent for boaters, water skiers, surfers, and other similar sports that happen in proximity to water. Additionally, wearing polarized sunglasses during any outdoor sport where momentary blinding could cause an issue would also be a good idea. This can include cycling, jogging, golfing, and even low contact team sports like beach volleyball.
Which Sports Are Polarized Sunglasses Bad For?
In some sports, seeing a bit of glare can help you know if there is a dangerous surface coming up – especially, icy or wet surfaces. This means that for skiing, snowboarding, or cycling and motorcycling in wet weather, it’d be best to wear regular sunglasses that will reduce the intensity of light, but will still allow you to know when there is a wet or icy patch coming up.
How Can I Tell If My Lenses Are Polarized?
Telling if your lenses are polarized is fairly easy. This is how you can test whether your sunglasses are polarized or not:
• Remove your glasses, and hold them up in front of your face.
• Look at some sort of reflective surface through the glasses, but stand off to the side, so you won’t be looking at your own reflection.
• Rotate the glasses so they still face you (and you can still look through the lenses). If, as you move the glasses around, the reflection changes its intensity, it means you have real polarized sunglasses! If, on the other hand, the reflected image looks the same, it means your have regular sunglasses.
What Kind of Polarized Lenses Are There?
There are two main types of polarized sunglasses. The main difference between the two is their thickness.
0.57 mm polarized sunglasses are the thinner option, while 1.1 mm polarized sunglasses are thicker and more durable. While both types of sunglasses are equally able to protect from glare and increase overall clarity at the same level, the thicker polarized sunglasses are more suited to extreme sports, when a lot of damage could be done to the glasses.
For more casual sports and everyday wear, the 0.75 mm sunglasses will probably be more than enough.
Are There Regular Polarized Glasses, Without a Tint?
Unfortunately, there don’t exist polarized sunglasses without a tint. Polarized lenses will always reduce light intensity by around half. However, if you desire both polarization and light reduction, you can purchase tinted polarized sunglasses.
Are Polarized Sunglasses Cute?
While once upon a time polarized sunglasses were the domain of burly fishermen, nowadays they are available in a variety of chic designs! For example, all the classic Ray Ban sunglasses are also available with polarized lenses, so you can rock polarized sunglasses without anyone even knowing.
Other stylish brands that offer polarized sunglasses include Prada, Oakley, Maui Jim, Burberry, and many more!
Best Polarized Sunglasses for Women
These are some of the best polarized sunglasses for women. No matter what kind of style you like, or what kind of face shape you might have, you will find the perfect pair on this list.
1. Ray-Ban Original Aviator Polarized Sunglasses ($200)
What hasn’t been said about the Ray-Ban aviators? They are a classic in the world of glasses, so it is great to have them available as polarized sunglasses with 100% UV protection to boot. Keep in mind, these timeless lenses are quite large, so if you have a small face they might be overwhelming. They are available Nordstrom, both in gold and in black frames.
2. Alexander McQueen Acetate Polarized Sunglasses ($305)
Trust a house like McQueen to produce such a stylish and unique pair of polarized sunglasses. These 100% UV proof polarized sunglasses offer maximum protection, while flattering your face shape (especially if you have a wider jaw), and helping you stand out of the crowd. Pick them up at Net-A-Porter!
3. Prada 56mm Polarized Sunglasses ($277.50)
We can’t have a list of the best polarized sunglasses for women, without mentioning a fascinating Prada creation. These sunglasses have a copper metal frame that develops a thicker, black stripe along the top that is slightly tilted upwards. They would be perfect for anyone with a longer face shape, especial an oval face shape. You can find them at Nordstrom.
4. Tom Ford Aaron 53mm Sunglasses ($415)
These polarized sunglasses stand out for their totally unique shape. Because of the way the bridge sits along the top of the frame, with a bit of negative space just above the nose, these glasses really hold our attention.
The slight thickness of the frame along the lower, outer edge lends these polarized sunglasses a puppy dog eye effect that would suit anyone with a narrower jaw. They are available in 3 different colors (including a yellow that is reminiscent of the ‘60s) at Nordstrom.
5. Burberry 57mm Polarized Aviator Sunglasses ($245)
Burberry’s take on the classic aviator style is a worth contender, as one of the best polarized sunglasses for women. Their overall design is similar to the Ray-Ban’s, but their frame design is pure a Burberry pattern.
The bridge design is a bit straighter, and they are an excellent option if you want the aviator style without the Ray-Ban follower reputation. These aviators are available at Nordstrom.
6. SALT Elkins Polarized Sunglasses ($490)
If you dig the tortoiseshell style, with its retro-modern appeal and hipster coolness, you’ll be happy to know the hippest of the glasses brands has a tortoiseshell take on polarized sunglasses. These sleek frames are a little top heavy, so they are perfect for anyone with an oval face shape.
Like most other glasses on this list, they do offer 100% UV protection. They can be picked up at Neiman Marcus.
7. Le Specs ‘Thunderdome’ 52mm Polarized Sunglasses ($59.25)
The Thunderdome glasses design has just a hint of punk-futurism about it, thanks to the almost hexagonal frames. These polarized sunglasses are unique enough to suit any face shape, but they would certainly pair better with a more mod or color blocked overall fashion sense.
They are available in an edgy dark black plastic frame, or a playful transparent baby blue frame. Despite the bulky appearance, these polarized sunglasses are actually feather light. They can be purchased at Nordstrom.
8. Seafolly Malibu Polarized Sunglasses ($70)
This is the kind of frame you can really hide behind, perfect for those days when eye makeup was just not going to happen. The thick black frames have the cutest hint of a cat’s eye, but thanks to their bulk they prove that you are no nonsense.
These are definitely “don’t mess with me” polarized sunglasses, and they come with the 100% UV protection trimming. You can pick them up at Revolve.
9. Smith Optics Clayton 54mm Polarized Sunglasses ($129)
These durable lenses combine some of the best elements of the aviator style: the sleek double bridge, and the rounded bottom. However, the dual color of the frame is especially modern and much less severe, while the slight wideness and top heaviness of these polarized sunglasses make it more suitable for even rounded face shapes. This gorgeous pair of glasses is available at Nordstrom.
10. Dolce & Gabbana 58mm Polarized Sunglasses ($215)
This sleek pair from the Italian superstar designers is the only semi-rimless offering on this list of the best polarized sunglasses for women. They come in an earthy brown shade that would work well with a summery wardrobe, and they are also mercifully wider set than many of the other pairs on this list.
They offer full UV protection, like any respectable pair of polarized sunglasses must. They retail at Nordstrom.
Have you had a chance to try polarized sunglasses? Do you prefer them to regular sunglasses, or do you find the glare-reducing effect confusing? Which of these pairs of polarized sunglasses is your favorite? Comment, and let us know!
Photos courtesy of @alenushka_live
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