Summer and reading sunglasses are synonymous, and this year, more than any, the variety of materials and design styles ensures that we can all celebrate the season with an individual look. Aviators, cat-eyes, butterfly shapes and oval sun specs are all featured in the Spring/Summer 2024 designer shades collections, with particular emphasis on beautifully tactile acetate materials and glam, oversized designs. Color choices remain broad and exciting, with bright tones, elegant tortoise and Havana classics and many nature-inspired color variations offering something for everyone, whatever your stylistic preference.
Here are some favorite women’s reading sunglass trends for summer 2024 in which to enjoy the season in style:
Oversized
For easy glamour, oversized acetate frames with spectacular shapes should be a feature of every woman’s sun specs wardrobe for special occasions and summer events. Sun styles like the Tory Burch 7194 in tortoise and Burberry’s 2390 are easy for dressing up and down, in classic color choices that feel chic and on point.
Bright + Expressive Tones
Bright tones of red, pink, blue, green and yellow have been attracting more interest than ever before for glasses and sunglasses. These joyful upbeat tones are expressive and fun to wear, and would make a nice fashion statement for city trips and the beach. Remember to choose a color that matches apparel or perfectly sets off a look with a special dash of saturated color.
Feline + Feminine
The cat’s eye silhouette is a firm favorite this season, and with its distinctive form it will stand out in a crowd, particularly where the styles have a modern, bold twist. This is a great option for women who enjoy wearing an iconic sun style, and yet there is plenty of room to experiment with these sunglasses – the elongated silhouette and pointed corners typical of a cat’s eye frame come in a whole host of renditions – some wholly classic and others more modern or avant-garde.
Oval Inspo
Oval frames – inspired by the 1990s trend - are back in fashion. Their retro appeal and understated elegance make them instantly attractive as a go-to style to add a touch of glam without trying too hard. The shape makes them comfortable and easy-to-wear – the sun coverage is really perfect, so choosing a pair is an absolute breeze!
Classic Aviators (With A Twist!)
Don’t forget to add cool Aviator reading glasses to your bag – for days by the pool. A failsafe choice whatever the season, the ultimate aviator for Summer 2024 comes with bright, contemporary, eye-catching sun lenses in colors that really pop! The Baby Beach 245 from Maui Jim is one of several options: it is particularly popular for its modified aviator shape which is a great fit for smaller faces. Ray-Ban also does a really sought-after authentic aviator (model 3025) which ticks all the boxes for functionality, overall comfort and fit.
