What style of sunglasses are in right now?

Living in Manhattan can occasionally present quite the challenge. Some days, I want to pop out of my apartment to run an errand in my at-home wardrobe, but the social anxiety gets to me, and I feel the need to throw on a look of some sort. The fact that almost everyone I know probably walks past my apartment on a weekly basis presents me with the fear of an unprepared run-in while I am simply not looking my best. No matter where you live, we certainly have all faced that fear, and you are most definitely not alone. When I start to feel that anxiety creep in, I lean on my sunglass collection, which is now extremely easy to access thanks to the organizer I found (best $10 I ever spent, IMO). While I certainly don't need to care so much about what others think, the confidence that comes with presenting myself as my best always makes such a difference every day.

Well, what if I told you that you can look on-trend and super chic instantly with just one accessory, one that often comes in at under $20 a pop? Well, that is most certainly the truth when it comes to sunglasses, and I am here to help you update your collection to the new 2022 standards that are total game changers when it comes to making you feel all dressed up. All that you'll need to make that favorite loungewear set stand out is your new-year sunglasses and a chic coat. I'll get you started on those new beginnings with the picks below.

I am what you would consider a sunglasses hoarder (or is “collector" a better word?). My collection nearly doubles in size every summer, so I’m always on the hunt for the best sunglasses to invest in. And in 2022, the sunglasses we're loving fall into eight easy-to-follow trends. Of course, I’ve taken the time to break them all down for you so that you can find your perfect pair from a great sunglasses brand, hours of endless scrolling not required. 

The most in-demand sunglasses trends run the gamut, so you’re bound to find a pair that you love on this list. They include massively oversized frames reminiscent of ones that one of the Olsen twins might have worn 20 years ago right alongside color-tinted sunglasses that have been recently spotted on It-girls like Kendall Jenner and Billie Eilish. Or, if you’re into a softer-looking silhouette, oval-shaped frames are also popping up all over the internet (and have been spotted on the likes of Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid, no less!). Oh, and who can forget those sporty frames that Kim Kardashian has been wearing lately? Those shield styles are also very much “in” this season, too. 

So, if you’re ready to stock up on a few new pairs, keep reading to find the very best sunglasses to shop in 2022. Here’s to putting your best face forward (and to protecting your eyes from the sun, of course!).

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H.E.R Sunglasses 2022

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Colorfully tinted sunnies have been trending for a while now (remember when orange-hued shades were everywhere in 2021?!) but this season's iterations are pastel-toned and very much inspired by the music videos of the early '00s. 

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Urban Outfitters Laguna Rimless Rectangle Sunglasses

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Lu Goldie Aurora Sunglases

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Chloe Butterfly Gradient Sunglasses

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Free People Watercolor Rimless Sunglasses

Classic Cat-Eye

Paris Hilton cat-eye sunglasses

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What's old is new again, especially when it comes to sunglass trends. This season, cat-eye silhouettes are dominating, so long as they're slightly oversized and dramatic. A lover of classically feminine style, Paris Hilton has been spotted in the shape a lot recently. 

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PRIVÉ REVAUX The Grace" Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses

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& Other Stories Cat Eye Sunglasses

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Loewe Cat-Eye Sunglasses, 55mm

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Poppy Lissiman Ryder Sunglasses

Everything's Coming Up Oval

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Celebrities like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have been spotted in oval-shaped frames recently. There's something '90s-inspired and grungy about the silhouette, calling back to Kurt Cobain's signature white and black frames. This season, opt for ovals that come in monochromatic shades for a supermodel-approved look. 

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Le Specs Outta Love Sunglasses

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The Marc Jacobs 55mm Oval Sunglasses

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Mango Metallic Frame Sunglasses

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Free People Lizzy Rimless Oval Sunglasses

Wear a Square

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Kate Middleton has long been a fan of the square sunglasses. You can't beat the shape if you're looking for a timeless style that looks good with just about any ensemble. And if you're in the mood to buy a pair of Middleton-approved lenses, shop the Ray-Bans below. 

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Gentle Monster Momati 01 Square-Frame Sunglasses

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Ray-Ban Folding Classic Sunglasses

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GARRETT LEIGHT Carlton Sunglasses

Sporty Shields

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Kim Kardashian is just one of the many (many) celebrities who have been spotted in sporty shades in 2022. Her new signature style even popped up at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, where both she and sister Kendall Jenner were photographed wearing similar silhouettes. 

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Sofia Vergara® x Foster Grant Veronica Sunglasses

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Rad + Refined Sport Wrap Shield Sunglasses

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Moschino Gold Rimless Mask Sunglasses

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QUAY Australia x Paris Wanna Party? Sunglasses

Hide-Your-Face Oversized Frames

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If you want to hide half your face with your preferred pair of sunglasses, this style is for you. Massively oversized sunglasses are everywhere yet again in 2022, most recently spotted on celebrities like Ciara. 

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QUAY Australia x Paris Total Vibe Sunglasses

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Prada Oversized Glam 57mm Polarized Sunglasses

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Lapima Teresa Square Acetate Sunglasses

Aviator Nation

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Aviators are always trending in my book. The slender frames are a truly classic piece in my sunglasses collection, and I can't seem to get enough of them right now. Stock up on frames that come in simple colorways like gold and brown like Jennifer Lopez, a longtime fan of the shape. 

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Fifth & Ninth Melbourne 55mm Aviator Sunglasses

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Ted Baker London 56mm Gradient Aviator Sunglasses

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Warby Parker Belmar Sunglasses

Slender Rectangles

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While micro-mini sunglasses might not be trending anymore, their (slightly) larger sibling, slender rectangle-shaped frames, most certainly are. Spotted recently on Billie Eilish on the 2022 Grammy Awards red carpet and Kendall Jenner in Paris, this shape is here to stay. 

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SALT Bertram 53mm Polarized Sunglasses

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Palm Angels Giorgina Sunglasses

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Urban Outfitters Fairfax Chunky Rectangle Sunglasses

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Le Specs Unreal 52mm Rectangle Sunglasses

What kind of sunglasses are in 2022?

A very recent micro-trend of 2022 is the polarized biker sunglasses and it's safe to say this was a trend no one saw coming. Yet, in a matter of months, celebrities including Iris Law, Kylie Jenner, and Amelia Gray Hamlin were all spotted wearing variations of this style.

What is the current trend in sunglasses?

Slim, rectangular sunglasses are here to stay! Made popular in summer 2021, rectangular shades continue to dominate our streets in 2022 but with slightly elevated designs. The sunglasses of this season are wider and often fashioned with chunky, synthetic frames to offer a bit more eye protection and punch.

Are oversized sunglasses in style 2022?

Oversized Frames In 2022, the bigger the better applies to all fashion choices, including your frames. Nemser says, “We're seeing bigger, thicker, and bolder shapes really come to the forefront of eyewear trends this spring.

Are aviator sunglasses Still in Style 2022?

Cat-eye sunglasses with pointed corners, rimless sunglasses, sunglasses with bright lenses, oval sunglasses, sporty sunglasses, round sunglasses, square sunglasses, metaverse sunglasses, aviator sunglasses, ultra slim sunglasses, and oversized sunglasses are in fashion for summer 2022.