Which women's sunglasses are trending in 2025?
Oversized and geometric styles are expected to be some of the hottest sunglass trends for women this year. These, along with daring futuristic looks and classic silhouettes, will make a splash on runways and at your favorite eyewear retailers.
Both fashion and function will play a role when you select lenses with 100% ultraviolet (UV) protection. Here’s a look at the trendy sunglasses for women on our radar in 2025.
This year's popular sunglasses for women
Innovative designs and long-cherished styles are equally popular in the world of eyewear this year. You can’t go wrong with either approach.
Bold, black frames
Trending sunglasses for ladies can vary year by year, but some designs remain timeless. Bold, black shades are one example of this. Endless selections of black-and-bold allow those from any age group to embrace the style. After all, “boldness” can be subjective and tailored to your own taste.
If you’re one who likes to be ahead of the fashion curve, chunky frames, eccentric shapes and exaggerated angles are some of the bold elements to show off in 2025.
You can find your perfect take on boldness through your favorite eyewear retailer or with the help of a trusted optician. For further inspiration, try looking at current looks from luxury lines like Chanel and Saint Laurent.
Bold frames come in many shapes and sizes. You may have to try on a few before deciding which looks best!
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Cat-eye frames
When discussing the most popular women's sunglasses, cat-eyes are clear winners. They’ve been a fan favorite since they debuted in the 1920s. The shape is credited as the original feminine eyewear style, and women still love the classic silhouette 100 years later. Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch and countless other brands are successfully keeping the trend alive today.
The upturned shape is more versatile than ever in 2025. Both charming and dignified, cat-eyes pair well with everyday outfits and special occasion looks. Plus, you can choose between small or large sizes, and between vintage or modern flairs — whatever suits your personal style.
Cat-eyes are best for oval and square faces. If you have a round face, you may have a bit more trouble finding a pair that flatters your features. Don’t be afraid to try multiple sizes and colors until you discover what looks best.
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Futuristic styles
Prada, Burberry and Ottolinger have made futuristic shapes and metallic accents a work of art on recent runways. Sunglasses featuring wraparound shield lenses, experimental patterns and eye-catching embellishments are all expected to grace more runways this year — as well as numerous retailers.
Oakley is one of the brands best known for pushing fashion boundaries with visors and shields. And they do it with their cutting-edge — and colorful — lens technology.
Futuristic frames come in many shapes and sizes. They’re made to stand out and set trends, not follow the norm. Shield frames can potentially flatter any face shape, depending on the angles and size of the sunglasses. That being said, rimless shields and shields with softer curves or bold browlines look best on diamond and square faces. Round and oblong faces do better with angular shields.
Oval faces aren’t always a match for shields, as the frame shape can be overwhelming to narrow features. Instead, those with oval faces may want to try experimental patterns and funky embellishments to get the ultramodern feel.
Geometric rims
Geometric sunglasses designs have a similar energy to futuristic shades. They’re both unexpected and chic. This has been proven true by the many designers and celebrities flaunting bluntly angled eyewear at Paris Fashion Week. Examples include trapezoid-shaped frames, razor-sharp angles and geometric rims with inventive designs.
In any case, these “edgy” shapes can add a bit of spice to traditional styles. You can dress them up or down — either way, you’ll turn a few heads. Throw in a pop of color to the frame or lens and you’re set to own any room (or outdoor space) you walk into.
When choosing a pair of geometric sunglasses, remember the angles and curves of your face. Sharp angles in frames highlight soft facial curves. Flatter angles and rimless elements tend to complement square or diamond faces.
Oversized eyewear
In 2025, ladies’ trendy sunglasses will follow the cardinal rule of fashion: Go big or go home. The oversized glasses trend takes this rule literally. Just ask designers from Miu Miu, Michael Kors, and Elie Saab (among many others) who included extra-large eyewear designs in their recent runway shows.
Oversized frames tend to recycle themselves in fashion trends. Mod styles in the 1960s flaunted big, round glasses. And Y2K fashions emphasized the look in a playful way too. In 2025, you’ll see a resurgence of sizable frames and lenses, with a variety of colors and shapes to choose from for every single taste.
Bigger frames tend to be most flattering on oval face shapes. But they’re perfect for anyone looking for full coverage and maximum UV protection.
Make women's sunglass trends your own in 2025
The selection of trending sunglasses for women is vast. But 2025 is all about interpreting these trends in your own way. Whether you choose timeless cat-eyes or you experiment with Fashion Week favorites, there’s a perfect pair of shades out there for you.
Risk takers can count on chic new sunglasses styles this year from brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Diesel. And those who prefer to stick to the classics will be delighted by looks from Ray-Ban and Versace. (Of course, there’s a wide variety beyond these standout names as well.)
No matter what style or brand of shades you choose, the most important feature to look for is 100% UVA-UVB lens protection. Shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays (whether you do so with a trendy shield design or not) is always in fashion.
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