Get Ready: 7 Summer Eyewear Trends About to Infiltrate Your Feed

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Sunglasses are arguably the one item that can make or break your entire summer wardrobe. Think about it: If you've settled on the perfect pair that makes a statement but still somehow goes with everything, it will take your look from zero to 100 in an instant. On the other hand, make the mistake of leaving it at home, and your outfit can never really live its best life. The good news? You're mere moments away from finding your next pair of shades to wear all summer long.

Even if sunglasses are an afterthought for you, simply updating the pair you grab before leaving the house to a fresher style will go a long way, which is why we're breaking down all the summer eyewear trends that are in to make it extra easy for you. To find out which sunglass styles are actually worth buying into, see how fashion girls are wearing them, and shop our picks, just keep scrolling.

2000s Shield Sunglasses

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All aboard the Y2K train. Frameless shield sunglasses like the ones our favorite celebs used to wear in the early 2000s are officially back in style. No matter your how you personally feel about them, there's no denying that social media will soon be flooded with the look.

Transparent Shades

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Sunglasses can make or break your summer looks, and this trend is definitely the kind that will make them. Look for sunglasses that lend a pop of color via tinted lenses. They may not be the best at actually blocking the sun, but who even cares when you look that cool in them?

Logo Love

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There will always be a spot for designer sunglasses in a fashion person's closet, and right now, these classic shades with a simple logo on the side are resonating the most right now.

We kind of saw this one coming since all things '90s are reigning supreme right now. Alongside the barely-there sandals and slouchy denim are these angular sunglasses you'll see everywhere this summer.

Thick Frames

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Would it really be summer if there weren't some "ugly" trends gaining steam? This year, the absolute coolest people in fashion are all test-driving chunky frames.

Exaggerated Cat-Eyes

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Cat-eye shapes never really went away (they're a classic), but this summer, they're making a return in a stylish, exaggerated update. Look for oversize constructions and lenses in saturated colors.

Chained In

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When I first spotted the above sunglasses in Nanushka's latest drop, I let out an audible reaction (yes, they're that good), and I think they indicate a rising trend that feels completely new and fresh: sunglasses with chain arms.

Visor Shades

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Aviators never really went away (they're a classic), but this year, they're making a return with modern updates like oversize and acetate frames that give off a retro '70s feel.

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Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.