Round Sunglasses Are Going to Rule the Summer

Best Round Sunglasses 2016 — @KREWE du optic/Instagram

Of the several ‘70s trends that have been resurrected this year — including flares, fringe and all things patchwork denim — round sunglasses take the cake. (At least, in this writer’s opinion).

Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Dakota Fanning — arguably three of the most stylish ladies in Hollywood — would agree that round shades are the accessory of the summer; they’ve each having rocked the on-trend sunnies while out and about. Whether styled with a sexy, deep-v gown (a la Gomez), a simple tee and trench (like Hadid) or a more casual sweater and baggy denim ensemble (see: Fanning), there’s really no wrong way to embrace the look.

A photo posted by KREWE du optic (@kreweduoptic) on Jun 3, 2016 at 1:56pm PDT

And while you don’t need to be a model (and/or John Lennon) to pull off the look, Stirling Barrett, founder of celeb-favorite brand Krewe du Optic, notes that the style works best on specific face shapes.

“Oval or heart-shaped faces look the best in smaller, round frames,” he says, adding that those “more angular face shapes better complement the styles.”

A photo posted by KREWE du optic (@kreweduoptic) on Apr 3, 2016 at 2:03pm PDT

Although gold metal wire frames prevailed during the British Invasion era (Ray-Ban’s round frames are a classic), nowadays, colorful and patterned frames as well as bridgeless glasses are making a statement. Another popular summer trend? Reflective lenses in spring-y hues. “We are loving pastel mirrored lenses this summer,” notes Barrett.

Just in time for the long and bright days ahead, we’ve rounded up five styles, including a classic round look as well as edgier options, to get you ready for the sun.

Miu Miu Noir sunglasses in Dark Havana; $390, Nordstrom.com.