Just like your shoe or bag collection, sunglasses are something you likely don’t overhaul season after season. You probably have a few go-to styles that you’ve worn with some regularity over the last few years in addition to your trusty daily sunscreen, supplemented by some on-trend styles that ebb and flow by the year.
But with so much anticipation ahead of summer, we asked style and fashion experts for their absolute favorite, top-rated, under-$150 sunglasses styles.
The consensus? While frame shapes and styles are susceptible to the trend cycle, there are a few perennial favorites that crop up year after year, no matter what. “In my opinion, every well-dressed person should have a pair of oversized aviators in their arsenal,” says Shelby Hyde, a shopping editor at Harper’s Bazaar. “Along with a chic design, they are extremely versatile and can be worn with just about everything. Not to mention they look great on all face shapes.”
Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the best sunglasses to keep your eyes shielded and your style on point.
Quay All In Aviator Sunglasses
“I’m not typically a fan of oversized frames, but these have been getting tons of extra wear in my closet,” says fashion writer Danielle Naer. “I like pairing them with my favorite ’70s-era pieces: wide-leg denims and collared shirts.”
$75
Privé Reveaux Sunfest Sunglasses
“Whoever said bigger is better was right when it came to these Privé Riveaux sunnies,” style expert Alison Deyette says. Not only are these polarized shades stylishly oversized, but their massive frames mean they cover (and protect) more of your face.
$50
Diff Eyewear Camila Sunglasses
Want to make a statement this summer? Fashion stylist Raina Silberstein recommends going retro with this pair of pink cat-eye sunglasses. “The colorful sunglasses would be incredible paired with pink clothing for a monochrome moment,” Silberstein says.
$90
Warby Parker Beale Sunglasses
Looking for men’s style inspiration? Pick up a pair of Beal sunglasses in Eggshell for a sporty, runway-ready look. Despite their modest price, personal stylist Kriena Nederveen says that they look just as expensive as more luxe sunnies. And since they come in four colors, you can pick the ones that best match your vibe.
$95
Warby Parker Abe Sunglasses
“I’m a fan of a classic aviator shape, but I’m liking this ever-so-subtly more angular version at the moment. It’s modern, minimal and takes up a little less face real estate,” freelance fashion writer Gina Marinelli says.
$165
Le Specs Vamos Sunglasses
“I typically go for the tried-and-true tortoise-colored frame, but when I want to make more of a statement, these are my new lucky charm,” Deyette says, noting that the emerald-green color is her favorite. “You feel like you’re a little extra special when you slip on these oversized green frames.”
$65
Mile Highs Gold Aviators With Green Lenses
These aviators give a little bit of ’80s flair to any outfit with colored lenses and a retro style, including molded nose pads and a sleek brow-bar detail. “As much as I admire a statement frame, the truth is that you’ll catch me in a slightly oversized black pair most of the time,” Marinelli says. “I’m planning to add these to my rotation next.”
$35
Le Specs Outta Love Oval Sunglasses
Tortoise is the perfect choice if you want to opt for a more versatile sunglass coloring. They pair seamlessly with “head-to-toe black outfits just as well as, say, a tangerine sundress,” Naer says.
$65
Le Specs Recovery Sunglasses
“Much like aviators, all-black sunglasses that cover the majority of your eyes are a daily essential,” Hyde says. “They’ll come in handy, for early-morning flights especially.”
$75
Lyon Sunglasses in Black Sky Eclipse
These simple black sunglasses match with nearly everything, and their clean, rectangular shape and small blue detail ensure you’re looking sharp everywhere you go.
$95
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