5 Essential Sunglasses Styles Everyone Should Own

You may not think to have a diverse sunglasses selection, but there are definitely some basic pieces that everyone should have in their arsenal. If you don't have these shades, go out and get them.

Wayfarer

Style Icon: John F. Kennedy. Wayfarers are the ultimate classic pair of shades. Worn equally well by men and women, they suit everyone’s face. Beyond being universally flattering, much of the Wayfarer appeal comes with the relaxed, yet stylish vibes they give off. Simply put, Wayfarers are cool.

Cat Eye

Style Icon: Kourtney Kardashian. The black cat eye is arguably the most glamorous pair of sunglasses out there. They suit the female face and give any woman an added powerful, feminine chic. Hair up or down, with a touch of lipstick and the Cat Eye wearer instantly looks ready to strut through Manhattan.

Clubmaster

Style Icon: Robert Pattison. The Clubmaster is perfect for giving any look an artistic, dated vibe. Another universally flattering pair of sunglasses, they are the cousin of the Wayfarer. They earn this title both, by flattering both men and women, and by the ease of which they can be paired with anything from a suit to a varsity jacket.

Statement Pair

Style Icon: Cara Delevingne. Some days when an outfit is falling flat, its best to just let the sunglasses do the talking. A cool pair of statement sunglasses can transform a pair of jeans and a white V-neck into an outfit to be reckoned with. Everyone should have a pair at the back of their dresser to be worn sparingly, yet boldly.

Aviator

Style Icon: Brad Pitt. Aviators were made for the sun. While they don’t suit everyone, if you can rock them there’s no better pair of glasses to embrace a sunny day in. They scream summer and have an easy coolness about them.