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Sunglasses are arguably the one item that can make or break your entire summer wardrobe. Think about it: If you've settled on the perfect pair that makes a statement but still somehow goes with everything, it will take your look from zero to 100 in an instant. On the other hand, make the mistake of leaving it at home, and your outfit can never really live its best life. The good news? You're mere moments away from finding your next pair of shades to wear all summer long.

Even if sunglasses are an afterthought for you, simply updating the pair you grab before leaving the house to a fresher style will go a long way, which is why we're breaking down all the summer eyewear trends that are in to make it extra easy for you. To find out which sunglass styles are actually worth buying into, see how fashion girls are wearing them, and shop our picks, just keep scrolling.

All aboard the Y2K train. Frameless shield sunglasses like the ones our favorite celebs used to wear in the early 2000s are officially back in style. No matter your how you personally feel about them, there's no denying that social media will soon be flooded with the look.

Sunglasses can make or break your summer looks, and this trend is definitely the kind that will make them. Look for sunglasses that lend a pop of color via tinted lenses. They may not be the best at actually blocking the sun, but who even cares when you look that cool in them?

We kind of saw this one coming since all things '90s are reigning supreme right now. Alongside the barely-there sandals and slouchy denim are these angular sunglasses you'll see everywhere this summer.

Would it really be summer if there weren't some "ugly" trends gaining steam? This year, the absolute coolest people in fashion are all test-driving chunky frames.

Cat-eye shapes never really went away (they're a classic), but this summer, they're making a return in a stylish, exaggerated update. Look for oversize constructions and lenses in saturated colors.

When I first spotted the above sunglasses in Nanushka's latest drop, I let out an audible reaction—they're that good—and I think they indicate a rising trend that feels completely new and fresh: sunglasses with chain arms.

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