The £30 Sunglasses Everyone's Wearing This Summer
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Scroll through any fashion feed right now and you'll notice the same handful of sunglasses shapes appearing again and again. It's not a coincidence — sunglasses have quietly become one of the most talked-about accessories on TikTok this summer, with entire videos dedicated to "which shape suits your face" and "get ready with me" clips built around a single pair. Oversized, cat-eye, slightly retro — the right shape can transform an entire outfit, and unlike most trend pieces, sunglasses don't need to cost a fortune to look genuinely good.
Here's what's actually trending right now, broken down by shape, along with where to find them without the designer price tag attached.
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Oversized square frames: the it-shape of the summer — big enough to feel like a statement, versatile enough to wear with anything from a bikini to a blazer. [link]
Classic cat-eye: a slightly retro, endlessly flattering shape that works whether you're dressing up or down. [link]
Retro round: softer and a little more playful — great if square frames feel too severe on your face shape. [link]
Wrap-style/sport-luxe: the newer trend that's crossed over from performance wear into everyday fashion — unexpectedly chic paired with tailoring. [link]
Tinted lens statement pair: for when you want the sunglasses to actually be the outfit's main character. [link]
How to style them: oversized square frames pair beautifully with a simple white tee and linen trousers for an off-duty model look. Cat-eye shapes work best with a slicked-back bun and gold jewellery for something a little more polished. Don't be afraid to mix "mismatched" energy — a sporty wrap frame with a feminine sundress is one of this season's most popular combinations.
The Verdict: the right sunglasses do more heavy lifting than almost anything else in an outfit — and at these prices, there's no reason not to have a few pairs on rotation for different moods and occasions.
