The Best Oversized Frames for Summer
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The Best Oversized Frames for Summer

Forget the sleek and slender, oversized sunglasses are having their biggest moment yet, and these are the frames worth knowing about.

Isabella Pettitt

By Isabella Pettitt

T
hey say the bigger the lens the better, there is something about a pair of big, chunky, oversized sunglasses that just makes you instantly look cool. And I'm not talking about the little slender round Miu Miu ones that everyone is wearing to look like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Oh no I'm talking about the overwhelming, face swallowing frames.

Over the years these big sunnies have become the absolute go to accessory dominating most of the fashion trends in 2025. It would be utterly wrong for this to not make a return in the big 2026. So for your next holiday, or just the summer itself, here is a list of the best saucer like lenses that cover everything from your eyebrows to your cheekbones. I'll let the shades do the talking.

1. Tom Ford | BRONSON Sunglasses

Bold, oversized pilot-style sunglasses with a retro '70s aesthetic. Crafted from premium glossy acetate, they feature a high-bridge profile, wide sculpted temples, and the brand's iconic metallic 'T' logo at the hinges.

Frame: Black

Frame: Black

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2. Reformation | Jeanne Sunglasses

These  are part of an exclusive, eco-friendly eyewear collaboration between Reformation and French optician brand Jimmy Fairly. They feature a bold, reimagined oversized square silhouette with a distinct retro appeal.

Frame: Green

Frame: Green

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3. H&M | Round Sunglasses

This H&M pair feature a retro-inspired, thick brown tortoiseshell-patterned plastic frame and tinted lenses. These sunglasses are constructed from at least 62% recycled PCTG for the frame and 37% recycled PMMA for the lenses.

Frame: Tortoise

Frame: Tortoise

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4. Saint Laurent | Sl 901 Howl

An ultra-bold luxury accessory featuring an oversized, plumped-up silhouette that taps into the chunky, retro eyewear aesthetic. Defined by their soft, rounded square edges, they offer an unapologetic, runway-ready volume.

Frame: TRANSPARENT COGNAC BROWN

Frame: TRANSPARENT COGNAC BROWN

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5. Isabel Marant | Gradient Pilot Sunglasses

 Effortlessly blending the Parisian designer's signature bohemian spirit with a modern, rock 'n' roll edge. Featuring a vintage '70s allure, these aviator-style sunglasses are defined by their fluid lines, flat-top elements, and smooth gradient transitions.

Color: Black Dark Grey Sf

Color: Black Dark Grey Sf

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6. Oliver peoples | Maridan

Glamorous and oversized, these sunglasses were inspired by mid-century Hollywood style. Handcrafted in Italy, they feature a chunky, wrapped silhouette that softens angular face shapes with an effortlessly cool aesthetic.

Frame: Black Acetate

Frame: Black Acetate

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7. Lexxola | Orielle

An "it-girl" favourite known for their futuristic, high-coverage aesthetic. Channelling a distinct retro-modern look, these sunglasses feature an enlarged, shield-like wrap frame that makes a dramatic style statement while remaining incredibly lightweight.

Burnt Tort & Black

Burnt Tort & Black

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8. Gucci | Frameless mask sunglasses

Featuring a modern, rimless wrap-around design with a silver-toned metal bridge and 100% UVA/UVB protected lenses. These Japanese-crafted sunglasses, part of the Spring Summer collection, are defined by their bold black injection-moulded temples with gold-toned cut-out Horsebit detailing.

Variation silver-toned

Variation silver-toned


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9. Jacques Marie Mage | NADJA

A highly exclusive, and limited-production luxury accessory that channels the high-glamour energy of '90s catwalk supermodels. Known for their bold, sculptural volumes, these frames blend a sensual cat-eye silhouette with a modern, subtle wrap-around front.

In SLATE & NOIR

In SLATE & NOIR

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10. Zara | Contrast Lens Sunglasses

Sleek and rectangular, these shades blend high-street affordability with an edgy, colour-blocked streetwear aesthetic. Part of the main collection, they are designed to stand out through unique, high-visibility lens treatments paired with clean, minimalist frame geometries.

Rectangular sunglasses with an acetate frame. Polarised contrast lenses.

Rectangular sunglasses with an acetate frame. Polarised contrast lenses.

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