Sunglasses serve important style and health purposes (leave me alone, UV rays!), but who says the cost of your sunnies should be roughly equivalent to a car payment? I don’t know about you, but I would much rather allot such dough for other summer dream items, like a sweet new beach cruiser.
Besides, if you’re anything like me, you cycle through at least one (okay, two or three) pairs of sunglasses each season. In my case, some are lost to the sand dunes or the waves or the abyss of my purse. Others I sit on, step on or otherwise demolish in embarrassing and unusual ways, thanks to my clumsy tendencies. These horrible happenstances are the exact reasons why I L-O-V-E a pair of cheap sunglasses—you don’t cry or feel guilty when you accidentally part ways with them.
Well, that and the fact that when shades are this cheap, you feel more free to experiment. The sunglasses featured here are bright, bold and ideal for some lighthearted summer fun. And best of all: They’re all less than $25—and one pair is just a smidge more than $5! With such steals, why not buy a few pairs? After all, summer has just officially begun. There is still plenty of warm-weather cuteness—and let’s face it, accidental sunglasses breakage—to be had.
Listed clockwise from the top left:
1. Millie Sunglasses, Alloy (alloy.com): These tortoise-shell sunglasses are so very polished. Pair them with a carefree top-knot coiffe for a sleek and effortless stylish weekend look.
2. Butterfly Designer Style Sunglasses, 80s Purple (80spurple.com): As a former biology nerd and once-carrier of a bug net, I almost squealed when I found these shades. The butterfly shape of the frame and gradient lenses is a subtle but sweet surprise.
3. Cat’s Eye Sunglasses in Red, Old Navy (oldnavy.com): The just-bitten-cherry-red hue is an irresistibly fun and flirty take on the ever-flattering cat’s eye look.
4. Aviator Sunglasses in Yellow, Abbey Dawn (kohls.com): Leave it to pop star Avril Lavigne—and her Abbey Dawn line at Kohl’s—to infuse a bit of life in the wholly timeless look of the aviator. Something about this neon take on the popular classic feels a bit futuristic and entirely rebellious.
5. Ombré Sunglasses, Victoria’s Secret (victoriassecret.com): The ombré shading on these frames is an unexpected, modern take on a classic shape. Plus, if you’re feeling adventurous, these lookers also come in green/navy and pink/purple color combos.
Listed clockwise from the top left:
1. Floral Framed Sunglasses, Charlotte Russe (charlotterusse.com): The smattering of sweet flowers along the outside of the frame is unexpected without being overwhelming or silly. Unabashedly girlie—and at about $5, an entirely justifiable experiment.
2. Metal-Trim Sunglasses, Victoria’s Secret (victoriassecret.com): The vintage appeal of these shades is irresistible. They just ooze a downtown, city girl vibe. Can’t you imagine popping these on with your boyfriend jeans and a pair of oxfords?
3. Cassie Sunglasses, dELiA*s (delias.com): The oversized lenses make this pair of sunglasses chic, and the tortoise shell lends and oh-so-classic feel. You’ll sport these glamorous sunnies year round.
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Buying some for the gf today!