Many people describe shoes as the “cherry on top” of an outfit but if you ask me, it’s the sunglasses. Sunglasses can be the item that takes your look to the next level. It’s the final piece you add to pull everything together, and naturally up your cool factor. While it’s pretty obvious at this point that I’m a sunglass-lover I have discovered so many affordable sunglasses brands that it just wouldn’t be fair not to share them with you.
Keep scrolling to see which 6 sunglasses brands I won’t shut up about.
Le Specs
This celebrity loved sunglass brand has been spotted on all of your favorite it girls from Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid to Beyonce and Lady Gaga. This french eyewear brand is focused on making eyewear that is affordable yet elevated with so many styles all under $100. I’m personally a huge fan of Le Specs and collect a new pair each summer. This year my eyes are on the red Outta Love pair linked below.
Le Specs
Outta Love 51mm Oval Sunglasses
Le Specs
Velodrome Cat Eye Sunglasses
Le Specs
Work It! Sunglasses
Le Specs
‘bandwagon’ 51mm Polarized Sunglasses
Le Specs
Pilferer Sunglasses
Aire
This genderless, timeless eyewear brand has quickly become one of my favorites when it comes to affordable sunnies. Designed in Sydney, Australia Aire carries a wide array of sunglasses from trendier Y2K Styles to more classic frames, so no matter your sunglass style Aire has a pair for you. Not to mention the under $100 price point.
AIRE
Capricornus Sunglasses
AIRE
Bellatrix Sunglasses
AIRE
Monoceros Sunglasses
Fifth & Ninth
Fifth and Ninth has been on my radar all year but now that it’s summer I’m really paying attention. While this brand makes other accessories I’m personally obsessed with their sunglasses. They keep their finger on the pulse of what’s trending in eyewear and are constantly dropping new must have styles. If you haven’t tried this New York based accessory brand, I’d get on it ASAP.
Fifth & Ninth
Taya 53mm Polarized Oval Sunglasses
Fifth & Ninth
Jordan 60mm Aviator Sunglasses
Fifth & Ninth
Ryder 57mm Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
Fifth & Ninth
Nola 58mm Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
Fifth & Ninth
Freya 53mm Gradient Polarized Cat Eye Sunglasses
Otra
This family run eyewear brand has totally knocked my socks off. I’m super impressed by the array of frames and lenses they offer. This brand designs their sunglasses with the goal of framing and accentuating the face, not hiding it. My favorite pair at the moment is the LuLu.
ChiMi
Founded in 2016 in Stockholm, ChiMi is a ready to wear brand that also sells stellar sunglasses. Their brand has a certain effortlessly cool feel which is what personally attracted me. That, and the affordable price tag. The 11 Sunglasses are high up on my wishlist.
Ray-Ban
This classic American eyewear brand has been loved by celebrities, fashion people, basically everyone for decades now. With a low-key luxury feel Ray-Ban is certainly not the most affordable brand in this line up but it certainly is the most iconic. I’ve been wearing Ray-Ban’s since high school and I still love them. I have a feeling I’ll be wearing this brand for life.
Ray-Ban
54mm Gradient Square Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
Oval 51mm Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
Highstreet 49mm Round Sunglasses
Ray-Ban
Lady Burbank 55mm Cat Eye Sunglasses
