9 Pairs Of Classic Sunglasses To See You Through Winter

Winter’s chilly mornings may be on the horizon, but that’s no excuse to now ditch your sunnies. While they might be considered a warm-weather staple, there's no doubt that a pair of sunglasses are an investment piece that never loses their allure. A classic way to instantly uplift almost any outfit, a new pair of shades are one of those accessories you can repeatedly wear all year round. Nevertheless whatever your preference, choosing a flattering pair of frames that tick all the style (and comfort) boxes is a daunting task. To assist you in this seemingly endless quest, we’ve rounded up our favourite styles of sunglasses guaranteed to keep you looking stylish all year long.

1. Cat Eye

Upswept frames are the one style that has stood the test of time and compliment almost every face shape. Adorned by our favourite celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Kourtney Kardashian, we don't expect to see this style of frame going anywhere anytime soon.

Saint Laurent Cat-Eye Shaped Sunglasses Featuring Nylon Lenses, $440; ysl.com

Valentino Garavani Cat-Eye Crystal-Embellished Acetate and Gold-Tone Sunglasses, $473; netaporter.com

Prada PR02VS, $370; theiconic.com.au

2. Aviators

Aviators will forever be timeless and are now more popular than ever. Aviator frames suit a variety of face shapes and bring a sense of cool effortlessness to any look.

Maui Jim Mavericks Polarised Aviator Sunglasses $379; mauijim.com

Joseph Marc Santos 53, $130; clearly.com.au

Saint Laurent Classic SL 11 Zero, $505; ysl.com

3. Oversized Sunglasses

Oversized sunglasses have been a fashion statement for years. Not only are they designed to protect your eyes, but they're also an easy way to hide those pesky dark circles and protecting your anonymity with little effort. Plus, throwback fashion is all the rage at the moment, so big or go home.

Bvlgari BV8207B in Black, $520; sunglasshut.com.au

Victoria Beckham Oversized Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $439; netaporter.com

Dolce & Gabbana, Oversized Cat-Eye Acetate And Gold-Tone Sunglasses, $341; netaporter.com

Maddison Urquhart

Maddison has been marie claire’s star intern on both print and digital since 2018 and spends her days reading and writing about the latest skincare tips and tricks. When she isn't watching reruns of Gossip Girl, you can find Maddison indulging in a new face mask or trying to emulate Meghan Markle’s signature messy bun (it’s harder than it looks!).