The best sunglasses for women

While keeping your eyes shielded from the sun’s harmful rays is essential during the summer, it’s also just as important in the low spring sun.

Before you splash out on a pair of sunglasses, you ought to find out what frames are best for your face shape.

Our edit features various styles to make things easier.

1. Accesorize Livvy Round Sunglasses

Playful, sharp and totally chic, nothing shouts the nineties quite like a round frame. In a snug fit, this gold rimmed option is created with thin frames, silicone nose pads and blue tinted lenses that will instantly brighten up your look. The circular design is ideal for round and heart-shaped faces as it adds length and helps to soften angular features.

£12, Accessorize, Buy it now

2. Topshop Simone Cateye Sunglasses

Reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn in that famous Breakfast at Tiffany's scene, the timeless cateye sunglasses will accentuate eyes and balance out your features. This slick design showcases a glossy black frame, an ombre mirrored lense and gold details for a touch of luxe. Best for round and square face shapes.

£8, Topshop, Buy it now

3. Victoria Beckham Iconic Square

There's no denying that Victoria Beckham always looks flawless, and a pair of boxy shades are an integral part of her style. Get the fashion icon's look with these oversized frames from her extensive eyewear range, featuring a classic tortoiseshell print and moss green lenses. The angular design will shorten the length of an oval face.

£275, Victoria Beckham, Buy it now

4. Coach Aviator Sunglasses

The classic aviator is an undying trend that will make you look effortlessly cool. Coach's modernised take on the design features a traditional frame, gradient lenses and a textured metal styling above the bridge. A great style for heart and square-shaped faces.

£120, Amazon, Buy it now

5. Topshop Lakota '60s Round Sunglasses

Nail the sixties look in these sassy round sunglasses from Topshop. With a striking ombre lense and metal hardware, you can count on this design to sharpen your look in any situation. Its circular shape is just the ticket for elongating a square visage.

£16, Topshop, Buy it now

6. Ray-Ban Classic Clubmaster Sunglasses

For a polished yet laid-back vibe, look to the Classic Clubmaster by Ray-Ban. This refreshed version of the celebrity favourite is complete with a dark-brown upper frame and crystal green lenses. The top-heavy design works well with a triangular visage as it will bring volume to the bottom part of your face.

£125, John Lewis, Buy it now

7. Fendi Eyeshine Pink sunglasses

Another dreamy pair of cat-eyes that will get you noticed for all the right reasons. Crafted from pink metal and finished with matching mirrored lenses, these playfully feminine sunnies will bring a fresh vibe to almost every look in your summer capsule.

£221.40, Fendi, Buy it now

8. H&M Heart-shaped sunglasses

Straight from this year's H&M Coachella capsule collection, this heart-shaped design is a safe choice for diamond face shapes and features UV-protective tinted lenses. Pair with a rich denim jacket and white t-shirt.

£5.99, H&M, Buy it now

9. Arthur Arbesser for Silhouette Sunglasses

Choose from four delectable colour combinations in this ultra-stylish collaborative collection. The wayfarer style helps to soften the more utilitarian edge of the Perspex finish. These are super light too, so won’t leave unsightly marks on your face.

£250, Pretavoir, Buy it now

10. Neubau Joseph Sunglasses

Keep things simple in this tortoise shell pair- the monochrome colours will compliment any look and are a refreshing twist on the usual mottled brown. Flattering both flat and arched brows, the shape offers great coverage without looking bug-eyed.

£143, Pretavoir Buy it now

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