Women's Sunglasses

The most popular sunglass shapes for women are cat-eye, aviator, wayfarer, oversized/square, round, and butterfly frames. Cat-eye styles suit heart and oval face shapes, aviators flatter most face types, and oversized frames add a glamorous look. Choosing based on your face shape is the best starting point.

UV400 means the lenses block 99-100% of all ultraviolet light up to 400 nanometres, covering both UVA and UVB rays. This is the highest level of UV protection available in sunglasses. Recommended by optometrists to protect eye health. Look for 'UV400' or '100% UV protection' on the label when shopping.

Standard tinted lenses reduce overall brightness by absorbing light. Polarized lenses go further by filtering horizontal glare reflected off flat surfaces like water, roads, and snow. This significantly improving visual clarity and reducing eye strain. Polarised sunglasses are ideal for driving, beach days, fishing, and outdoor sports.

Women with round faces look great in angular or geometric frames that add definition. Wayfarer, rectangular, cat-eye, and square sunglasses are ideal choices. Avoid perfectly circular or overly rounded frames, which can emphasise the roundness of the face.

Round, oval, and butterfly frames soften the strong angles of a square face shape. Oversized round or cat-eye sunglasses work particularly well. Avoid boxy rectangular frames, which emphasise the jaw line.

Heart-shaped faces with wider at the forehead and narrower at the chin, look best in frames that are wider at the bottom. Aviators, round styles, and cat-eye shapes work best. Light-coloured or rimless frames help balance the proportions.

Acetate frames are made from a plant-derived plastic that is lightweight, durable, and available in wide range of colours and patterns. Metal frames typically stainless steel or titanium are thinner, more flexible, and often hypoallergenic. Acetate frames tend to make a bolder style statement, while metal frames offer a sleeker, minimal look.

Women's sunglasses are typically designed with narrower temple widths and smaller lens sizes. They usually have slightly different proportions compared to men's or unisex styles. They also tend to feature more varied colour options and embellishments. However, many unisex styles such as aviators and wayfarers can be worn by anyone.

Use a soft measuring tape or ruler to measure:

(1) your face width at the widest point (usually across the cheekbones)

(2) your face length from the centre of your hairline to your chin

(3) your jaw width at its widest point.

Grey lenses are the most neutral option, reducing brightness without distorting colours. A great colour for everyday use and driving.

Brown lenses enhance contrast and are ideal for outdoor activities.

Green lenses offer natural colour perception.

Mirrored lenses reduce glare in bright conditions and have a bold, fashionable look. For indoor-outdoor use.

Gradient tints (darker at the top) are a popular all-day choice. High fashion popular styles often contain gradient tinted lenses..

Always store your sunglasses in a hard case when not in use to prevent scratches and bending. Clean lenses with a microfibre cloth and lens-safe spray, avoid paper towels or clothing, which can scratch coatings. Never leave sunglasses in a hot car, as heat can warp acetate frames and degrade lens coatings. Rinse frames with lukewarm water to remove salt and sweat after beach or sports use.