Best women’s sunglasses suitable for all face shapes 2022

unglasses are a summertime staple, because let’s face it, squinting will never be en vogue – no matter how golden the hour.

An easy way to update your look or add personality to an outfit, finding the perfect pair of sunnies can be as tough as searching for the ultimate jeans or superlative white tee.

We’ve gone through a round of sunnies trends, from the ludicrously teeny to the face-obscuring frames that you can successfully hide a hangover behind.

Whether you’re a collector of the weird and wonderful, or an appreciator of a classic, a great pair of sunglasses can complete your BST outfit. The choice is often overwhelmingly huge, but if you’re looking for a set that can go the distance, the first thing to consider is which shape suits your features best.

Luckily Perry Moore, MD at sunglasses brand Silhouette UK is on hand with sunglass shopping tips for your face shape. The key, as you’ll read below, is all about balance:

Whether you’re looking for a party pair to see you through summer’s celebrations or an everyday set of frames that go with everything in your wardrobe, we’ve rounded up the nicest styles for the summer in the widest variety of shapes below.

From cool Aviator glam to effortlessly chic cat-eyes, here are the best sunglasses to spend your money on.

Take your cues from US Vogue chief Anna Wintour with oversized sunnies that will leave you inscrutable and ready for the FROW. Made in Italy with tortoiseshell acetate, Alaia’s square frames bring a literal edginess to oval (and round) face shapes.

The unofficial colour of the season, lavender, is the perfect hue for these specs which are framed in a slightly darker, complementary colour. Not sure if they’ll suit? Check out the try on tool before you buy.

With a tortoiseshell frame, burgundy lenses and a gold-tone edge, Dior’s Montaigne specs ooze unapologetic glamour. Best accessorised with a high volume Hollywood-style blow-out.

Some hide behind sunnies, others wear them to be seen. Guess which camp this Quay design is in.

For a trusty pair of trend-led shades, it doesn’t get much cooler than Versace’s acetate style, complemented with charcoal-hued lenses and gold-tone hardware. Comes with a branded box and cleaning cloth to keep them gleaming.

If you like a little quirk in your accessories, make a beeline for these Bottega sunnies, which feature square lens, a contemporary cat eye and chunky arched brows.

Can’t/ won’t get over tiny glasses? Get a designer take on the trend with Linda Farrow’s rectangular shades which come with 22ct gold hardware and ZEISS lenses finished with UV protection. Pretty and protective; our fave combo.

The unusual shape of this hexagonal frame paired with glossy acetate and inky lenses makes it a glamorous flourish for smart outfits.

Bold in blue, these oversized square sunnies will help you make a real statement.

First made for the US Air Force, Ray-Bans are synonymous with sunglasses. The iconic brand stays on top of its game with fresh drops – take these 70s-esque gradient-tinted pair, for example. The square-shaped design comes complete with a branded case to keep them safe when they’re not in use.

VB strikes gold on the accessory front with these angular, oversized sunnies with just the right amount of softness to work for a range of face shapes. Made with thin black acetate frames, they’ll feel super light on. Hot stuff.

The future is bright, but don’t worry: these shades can help ease the glare. The East London brand’s 90s-style Boogie sunnies are a splurge-worthy spend for anyone looking for a fresh take on the classic cat-eye.

Looking for a way to toughen up pastel? Pair a pale blue with the sharp edges of TOL’s chunky cat-eye frames, et voila! Feeling blue? You’d better believe it.

With a subtle cat-eye and a timeless tortoiseshell frame, Gucci’s oversized sunglasses offer real cost-per-wear. Don them for work, play and everything in-between.

These Spitfire sunglasses make a very persuasive argument to go green. The round frames and olive-hued lenses offer a nice alternative to the normal brown and black.

Simple, chic and effortlessly preppy – a little like the label itself.

These Italian-made sunnies are classic enough to be unisex, with the only embellishment: the brand name on the arm. Also available with a transparent frame as well as classic black.

Bring a new meaning to golden hour with these gilded specs from Gucci. With gold UV protected lenses, black logo detail on the arm and black acetate tips, they tie in nicely to the brand’s DNA.