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6 Hottest Trending Sunglasses for Summer 2021
TREND / 2020-06-10
Sunglasses give a finishing touch to your outfit and by that, they have a large impact on how you look. Not only style, but a great pair of sunglasses can uplift your mood. New year, new summer and the sunglasses market has exploded this time into stylish yet wearable trends that combine refreshing shapes with timeless classics. Sunglasses trends this season date back to as old as 1955. The early-aughts square style has been a recent favorite among street style stars, while 70s oversized sunglasses are appearing again on all the it-girls’s Instagram feeds. We know that like us, you’re also probably stuck at home right now due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Good news, you don’t need a blazing sun to wear sunnies! Since summer is upon us, it’s time to up your game with the hottest summer sunglasses of the moment.
We here at IFCHIC have surfed the runways, influencer feeds, popular hashtags, and celeb pap-snaps so we could deliver a lineup of designer-approved shades. We have rounded up the top six trending sunglasses for you to try on. From cat to square, vintage to modern, the spring and summer sunglasses are drool-worthy. Ahead, find our favorite upcoming sunglasses trends for 2021. There's something in the mix for everyone’s taste, face shape and every budget.
’90s Skinny Sunglasses
At first glance, tiny sunglasses look impractical as they appear way too small for any real UV protection or sun-shade. A staple back in the ’50s, then again in the ’90s, slim and tiny frames came back with a bang last year and rapidly gained followers that swear this style. Celebrities like Rihanna and Kendall Jenner added them to their daily wardrobe, wearing them with both casual and red carpet outfits. Backed by celebs, tiny frames have become a little more pronounced for 2021. However, instead of opting for the barely-there wire frames that have dominated the last few seasons, consider a slightly more vintage look with an acetate frame that gives your micro minis a little more weight and protection.
Fair and Square
The rectangular shape once loved by supermodels and red-carpet regulars in the ’90s is back. A sleek but wearable silhouette, this simple, structured shape goes with almost everything. Futuristic sunglasses have been trending for a few seasons past, but 2021 brings with it a new twist on the favorite. Instead of more sporty styles, try reaching for ones that have something a little more to offer when it comes to shape and silhouette. Coming to the color, you can go for brights as well as solid whites this year.
Timeless Classics
Long-lasting wardrobe staples and utility-focused basics are more important than ever. As fashion moves towards a minimalistic approach, and the same goes for our accessories too. You can never go wrong with a timeless sunglass silhouette like the classic round, clubmaster and wayfarer shapes. The best sunglasses for women are practical, no fuss shapes that will stand the test of time.
For The Love of Cats
Another retro classic, the cat-eye is getting a funkier spin in summer 2021. Strut your way in exaggerated wing-shaped frames in classic tortoise shell frames, or make a bold statement with printed acetate frames and channel old Hollywood glamour with ease.
Aviator-Avatar
Aviator sunglasses have made a triumphant return with tinted lenses to intricate metal detailing. The futuristic aviator trend has gone more refined for the current seasons with oversize frames that at one time would have been considered ultrafeminine. This year, however, opt for a totally flat top of the frame to give it a more sporty vibe.
Full Transparency
Transparent frames and translucent lenses have been popular in the sunglasses market since last summer, and yet the trend is back again. The tinted lensed styles are said to be mood-boosting, confidence instilling, and ultra-chic. That’s why, these are a must-have accessory this season as they’ll offer a much needed happy pop of color to your summertime wardrobe.
To sum it up, sunglasses are inarguably the one item that can make or break your entire summer wardrobe. We have shared six different types of sunglasses with you because that's what's really in vogue right now. That being said, you don't have to be planning a beach vacation to take advantage of some of the chicest sunglasses trends for the coming year. Select them, add them to your cart and wear as you please, wherever you want to!