Sunglasses are the ultimate handbag staple all year round, thanks to their ability to hide a multitude of sins and sleepless nights while still looking chic. And with spring finally upon us, there’s no time like the present to treat yourself to a new pair of shades. From fun, colourful frames to statement-making mirrored styles, we’ve put together our pick of must-have spring sunglasses for you to shop. There’s many a retro-inspired design in the mix, along with a generous sprinkling of achingly cool pairs that are pared-back enough to wear every day. Let’s get chasing the sun…
Here’s our edit of the 10 hottest shades for SS17…
If you're after an ultra-simple pair of shades with a touch of vintage cool, these Taylor Morris Zero glasses are just the ticket. The round frames flatter all face shapes and the mirrored lenses will turn heads for all the right reasons.
Taylor Morris Zero sunglasses, £210, available at taylormorriseyewear.com
Named Baby Audrey in honour of one of Hollywood’s most revered beauty icons, this striking pale-brown style will give your spring wardrobe staples a bit of oomph. Make like the Breakfast at Tiffany's star and team them with a breton stripe tee and cropped jeans.
Céline Baby Audrey sunglasses, £229, available at matchesfashion.com
Pleasingly versatile, this sleek, stylish tortoise shell pair will pull your look together beautifully. Wear them with a folk-style dress and sandals for a spring look that's bang on trend. Oh, and they can be engraved with your initials for an extra special finish. Nice, eh?
Finlay & Co. Percy sunglasses, £120, available at finlayandco.com
Unleash your inner Jackie O with these statement oval shades from Topshop. Playful and brilliantly oversized, they look great with a vintage-inspired ruffle detail blouse, skinny black jeans and a straw basket bag.
Topshop Candice Oval sunglasses, £18, available at topshop.com
Cute and colourful, this heart-shaped pair from H&M is guaranteed to inject some playful whimsy into your SS17 wardrobe. Style them with roughed-up denim and a broderie anglaise blouse for a festival-ready vibe.
H&M heart-shaped sunglasses, £5.99, available at hm.com
These iconic sunnies will look good with just about anything you throw on. The polished brow bar gives a firm nod to retro styling while the round shape allows them to be statement-making without looking OTT. It's not often you find a pair of sunglasses that ticks quite so many boxes...
Ray-Ban Gatsby sunglasses £149.67, available at nordstrom.com
With a head-turning tortoise shell finish and brown gradient lenses, this retro-inspired pair looks sublime paired with a sun dress and leather sandals. Throw an oversized tote bag into the mix and you're good to go.
Monki Retro Boss Babe sunglasses, £8, available at monki.com
Go for gold with these unashamedly opulent tortoise shell and amber shades from Taylor Morris. The oversized design falls just on the right side of preppy and the rose gold metal detailing gives them an ultra-polished finish. Wear them day or night to elevate any look in a flash.
Taylor Morris Invidia sunglasses, £170, available at taylormorriseyewear.com
With their sunny yellow frames, these futuristic shades will add interest to your outfit in an instant. The design suits most face shapes and the glossy finish keeps them feeling suitably fashion-forward. Wear with a shirt dress and brightly coloured espadrilles.
& Other Stories round sunglasses, £25, available at stories.com
Who says that sunglasses have to be conventional? We love this eye-catching cat eye design from Tom Ford complete with sharp frames and purple-hued lenses. Wear with a crisp white shirt and throw your hair into messy bun for an understated but oh-so-chic look.
Tom Ford Savannah Cat Eye sunglasses, £255, available at matchesfashion.com