15 Best Cat Eye Sunglasses for Looking Glam

Cat eye sunglasses have been in style for nearly 100 years, and they're not going anywhere soon. After all, the best cat eye sunglasses have a cool retro style that looks good on practically every face shape. And a pretty pair of shades are more than a sunny-day accessory—they're an important part of protecting yourself from sun damage. The sun's harsh ultraviolet (UV) light can damage not only the skin around your eyes, but also the eye itself.

The cat eye (sometimes also called a harlequin frame) was first designed by Altina Schinasi in the 1930s as a fix for the lack of stylish options for women. Her glasses had exaggerated framing around the eyes and were inspired by the unique masks that she saw while traveling in Venice, Italy. Although they had an unexpected shape, first iterations of these glasses featured fairly plain frames—it wasn't until the 1940s that makers began adding stars and embellishments to the upper corner of cat eye frames.

Click through to shop from 15 great pairs of cat eye sunglasses purrfect for throwing on the next time the forecast is looking bright (along with some protective sunscreen and a brimmed hat). And if a cat eye just isn't your style, be sure to check out the best sunglasses for any face shape.