Square Sunglasses

Wayfarer sunglasses are defined by their bold, trapezoidal acetate frame. Wider at the top than the bottom, with angular brow corners and a strong overall presence. The shape first became popular in the 1950s and has remained one of the most recognised and enduring frame styles in modern eyewear. Direct Sight's wayfarer sunglasses range includes both classic interpretations and updated contemporary oversized sunglasses variations.

Yes. All Wayfarer frames in our glasses collection can be fitted with your prescription, including single vision, varifocal, and bifocal options, in both standard tinted and polarised lenses. Their sturdy full-rim design and practical lens depth make Wayfarers an ideal choice for a wide range of prescription strengths, including high index lenses.Visit our prescription sunglasses page or filter by prescription at checkout.

Yes. All tinted lenses at Direct Sight include 100% UV400 protection as standard, blocking both UVA and UVB rays. This applies to standard tinted and polarised lenses alike, whether prescription or non-prescription.

Standard tinted lenses reduce light levels and provide UV400 protection. Polarised lenses do the same but also contain a filter that eliminates reflected glare from surfaces like water, roads, and car bonnets. Polarised sunglasses are particularly recommended for driving, water sports, skiing, and any activity in high-glare conditions.

The wayfarer's square sunglasses shape with an angular brow and slightly top-heavy profile, works well with oval, round, oblong, and heart-shaped faces. The strong horizontal brow line adds definition to rounder faces and visual width to longer ones. For a full breakdown of which frames suit which face shape, see our frames and face shapes guide.

Yes. All wayfarer glasses frames can be glazed with varifocal lenses in standard tint or polarised. The wayfarer's solid full-rim construction and lens depth make it a practical choice for varifocal glazing. If you have a stronger prescription, high index lenses are available to reduce thickness.

Non-prescription and in-stock styles are available for Next Day Express delivery. Prescription wayfarer sunglasses are glazed in our own UK laboratory and dispatched within our standard production timeframe. For full details see our production and delivery guide.

For prescription glasses customised with tinted lenses, standard tints are available in brown, grey and green. Brown and grey are the most popular all-round choices, grey gives a neutral colour rendition, while brown enhances contrast and warmth. For full details on each option, see our tint options guide. Our ready made sunglasses are available in a range of colour, mirror and tint category options.

Yes. The wayfarer is one of the few frame shapes that is genuinely unisex, popular in both men's and women's eyewear. Direct Sight's collection includes styles that lean toward women's or men's fit and proportion, filterable by gender on the product listing. See women's sunglasses and men's sunglasses for a focused selection.