Bye-Bye Micro Shades, These Are 2023’s Best Oversized Sunglasses

We all know that the point of wearing sunglasses is to protect our eyes from harmful UV rays. But at some stage during the last few years, we started to shun sensible sunnies for stylish microshades. Teeny sunglasses might look great for the ‘gram but it only takes wearing them on a bright day to realise that super slender frames aren’t particularly useful for keeping the sun's powerful rays at bay.

Thankfully, the fashion tide seems to be turning, with a new wave of oversized sunnies making their way into the world. The polar opposite of sleek shades, these larger-than-life styles offer adequate sun protection while still looking chic. 

While enormous sunglasses have always been favoured in stylish circles, this season designers are turning to the '70s for inspiration, with thick Studio 54-style frames and colourful lenses taking over our feeds. But for those who prefer a more sporty style, wraparound visor-style shades are also on trend this season, from practical gorpcore pairs to aesthetic bug-like styles.

So if you're searching for a pair of oversized shades to wear during the last few sunny spells of the season, click through the slideshow ahead...