The 5 Biggest Sunglasses Trends of 2024

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If there is one accessory I always, always have on my person, it's sunglasses. When I leave the house, the check is "phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses," because shades are just as essential as anything else I need to have on me in any situation. Even if it's raining, even if it's cloudy, even if it's nighttime, sunglasses are a must-have, because as soon as you put them on, you just look cooler. I don't make the rules; it's just a fact of life.

You need sunglasses on a sunny day, and you need them when you want to be incognito (like when you're at a function that your ex is at and you don't want them to see you seeing them). And you better have a stylish pair, because if you make the fashion faux pas of wearing old, outdated sunglasses, the whole thing will be for naught, and you'd be better off without them anyway.

Luckily for you, we rounded up the top five sunglasses trends of the year, with our favorite sunnies for each of them. There are those that will never go out of style, like aviators, and those that are back in style, like '90s-esque, super-slim shades (think Brad Pitt). There are oversized sunglasses for when you're feeling like a movie star, and wraparounds for a sleek, sporty, futuristic look. And when you want to channel your '70s glam rock persona or just have a little extra fun in the sun, reach for a pair of sunglasses with tinted lenses. There's no going wrong with any of these picks; just remember to grab them before you leave the house.

Wraparound Sunglasses

These are like if you combined the vibe of Neo from The Matrix and your favorite athlete. Wraparounds are sporty, slick, and damn stylish. It's a style that instantly elevates any streetwear look, whether you're opting for a pair that has funky frames or you're going the classic, athletic route. Oh, and one more thing to consider: The further around they wrap, the better.

Rick D-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Blitzing Wrap Sunglasses

Xan Bio-Based Sunglasses

Heliostat Sunglasses

Turner Sunglasses

Bologna Acetate Wrap Sunglasses

Oversized Sunglasses

The "I don't give a damn, but I'm glam" sunglasses. These are for when you want to feel like an A-list celebrity or a rapper being papparazzi'd when it's nighttime—or, for when you just want to add some extra flair to your fit. They work for pretty much any occasion.

Oversized Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Retro Vintage Square Sunglasses

Root Cause Analysis Sunglasses

Wings II Sunglasses

Diffractor Sunglasses

Vicenzo Metal and Acetate Aviator Sunglasses

Slim Sunglasses

You know how you see photos of guys like Brad Pitt and David Beckham from the late '90s and early 2000s and you're like, "Damn, he looks cool"? Yeah, you can thank slim sunglasses for that. These small frames are back in a big way—these days, everyone from supermodels to actors are wearing 'em.

10 Black Sunglasses

Belvedere Square-Frame Acetate and Gold- and Silver-Tone Sunglasses

Rectangular-Frame Acetate Sunglasses

Rectangle Sunglasses

Narrow Rectangular Sunglasses

Teru Bio-Based Sunglasses

Aviator Sunglasses

Honestly, I doubt aviators will ever go out of style. They just make every guy look cool! For that Harrison Ford-esque, Masters of the Air aesthetic, snag a pair below.

Aviator Sunglasses

Aviator Sunglasses

Rim Aviator Sunglasses

Aviator Sunglasses

Trailbreaker Aviator Sunglasses

Metal Frame 01 Sunglasses

Tinted Sunglasses

When I tell you that I haven't been to a fashion industry event in the past six months without seeing a guy in tinted sunglasses (indoors, mind you!), I'm not exaggerating. These are as transitional and wearable as actual glasses, and thanks to their translucent lenses, you don't have to take them off when you're inside.

Square Sunglasses

Rimless Flat Lens Sunglasses

Night Vision Polarized Aviator Sunglasses

Emy Bio-Based Sunglasses

Jagger Aviator-Style Titanium Sunglasses

Ascent Sunglasses

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