Sunglasses under $100 to keep you looking cool this summer
Well it looks like sunny season is officially here, which means that it’s time to dig out your sunglasses.
Of course you could plump for a pair of pricey designer shades. But there are plenty of stylish sunglasses to choose that won’t hurt your wallet quite so much.
Here’s a round-up of eight options under $100 to check out this summer:
1. A tint of coolness
Image: Quay Australia
Quay Australia is known for its trendy and colourful sunnies with tinted lenses, which have been spotted on numerous celebrities. The Every Little Thing Shades ($85) is a perfect example with its oversized design, cat-eye silhouette, and purple-tinted lenses. It also offers UV protection and is made of synthetic materials.
2. Lennon with LOVE
Image: LOVE
If you want to channel a modern spin on John Lennon specs, check out LOVE’s Tokyo Tortoise ($79). The speckled circular frames with silver hardware are given a retro feel with the brown gradient lenses. Heart cut-outs on the temples finish the look and reflect the philosophy behind the LOVE brand.
3. Colour my world
Image: TOMS
Besides shoes, TOMS offers a line of sunglasses which carry the same One for One promise in that every pair of frames bought will help give sight to a person in need. The Florentin ($98) comes in a variety of bright tangy coloured frames to add pop to your face. Made of SOLAFLEX, the rubberized material in the frames is designed to provide long-lasting durability, fit, and comfort.
4. Drama queen
Image: Steve Madden
Add dramatic retro flair to your look with Steve Madden’s oversized cat-eye sunglasses ($50.65). With a boldly oversized shape and tortoise pattern, these attention-grabbing shades will give you the old world screen goddess presence you crave.
5. Cruise into the aviator zone
Image: Peepers
Look like you belong in a cockpit or on a motorcycle in these aptly named CHiPs sunglasses by Peepers ($16.99). At an unbeatable price, the polycarbonate metal frames hold blue mirrored lenses which feature an anti-scratch coating.
6. Geometrically inclined
Image: Komono
For those wanting a more futuristic look, KOMONO offers a bold option with the Bonnie ($88.72), with octagonally-shaped and oversized black frames. Designed in Belgium, KOMONO strives to bring global culture to simple forms.
7. Bronzed beauty
Image: Bonlook
Featuring dazzling golden studs at the sides, the translucent nude coloured square frames of Bonlook’s Ibiza sunglasses ($99) are sure to add sparkle to your eyes and complement your bronzed skin in the sunlight. The glamour is matched by function with the 100% UV protected lenses, which can be polarized as an additional option.
8. Dare to be square
Image: Guess
Guess carries a line of sunglasses, which include a classic square-shaped pair called Roxanne ($83) that will always be in style. The look is complete with the Quattro G logo emblem featured at the temples and on the interior of the arms. The lenses include 100% UVA and UVB protection and are scratch resistant.