Think about it: Shading your eyeballs from the sun is kind of a no-brainer,
but chances are that while you're carefully curating your next-day outfit, the
last thing you're thinking about is what kind of fashion statement you're making
with your sunglasses. Well, it's time to reprioritize your style goals. Sunnies,
after all, are your "most important commuter accessory," according to E! Style
Collective style expert Lindsay Albanese.
Need proof? Take a glance at head-turners like Raven-Symoné and Gigi Hadid
who top off even the most basic of T-shirt and jeans combos with "over-the-top
statement shades that are all about dressing for the element of impact," said
Lindsay.
Sunglasses are an essential and very practical element in your wardrobe, and
unlike a trendy top or skirt that won't get much mileage, you can pick a
flamboyant pair and re-wear them day after day without getting tired of them.
"You don't have to consider dress codes or anything like that, so all fashion
rules go out the window," insisted Lindsay.
If this is your first foray into statement sunnies territory, "dip your toes
in the trend by going with a mirrored lens or a clear frame in a classic retro
shape like the cat-eye or wayfarer, easing your way into the more artistic,
obscure versions."
For veteran shady ladies, challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone
and opt for an intermediate style—something that's a little bolder than just a
reflective lens, like an out-of-the-box shape or a festive pattern.
Fashion risk-takers in the advanced category know that "the purpose of
statement shades is to be artistic and to make an impression," said Lindsay. At
this level, candy-colored frames in asymmetrical shapes might seem a bit over
the top, but, hey, isn't that the point?
