Fashion

20 Trendy Mirrored Sunglasses To Snap Up Before Summer's Over

Perhaps Christina Aguilera sang it best when she soulfully cried, “When will my reflection show who I am inside?” Well, if you’re sporting a pair of mirror lens sunglasses, the day that your reflection declares to the world how fashionable you are — inside and out — has finally arrived. And it looks good, girl. Flash lenses are the coolest shades on the sidewalk right now, and they’re a street style star’s go-to for more than just the UV ray protection. When you've got your reflective shades pulled down, you're free to take in the world’s wardrobes around you for future outfit inspiration with nary a raised eyebrow from onlookers. Not to mention, they add that zip of color your closet craves in the most saturated of seasons. Shine forth with help from 20 of the trendiest mirrored frames of the summer!

by Elly Ayres

Westward Leaning

Vanguard 2, $225, West Ward Leaning

Classic meets cosmic-cool in this 1950s-inspired shape with saturated lens. Plus, $10 from every pair goes to support the National Science Teachers Association.

Le Specs

The Heiress, $119, Le Specs

These metallic foil-coated frames make space-age style more than just a fashionable fantasy.

Nasty Gal

Rad + Refined Purple Haze Asymmetrical Shades, $40, Nasty Gal

These rad sunglasses may be named after “Purple Haze,” but it’s pretty clear to everyone that you’re winning the shades game.

Steve Madden

51mm Cat Eye Sunglasses, $38, Nordstom

Sure, these pink plastic frames are lightweight, but their vibrant va-va-voom lenses are a heavy hitters when it comes to throwing shade.

Ray-Ban

Aviator Large Metal, $170, D itto

These sunnies are mad real. So much so, in fact, that you’re definitely seeing red!

River Island

Black Flower Frame Round Sunglasses, $26, River Island

Did someone say ”Fest Best”? Match your floral crown to these fancy frames, and you’re ready to get your groove on.

Topshop

Velvet Round Revo Sunglasses, $15, Topshop

Navy may be classic, but with velvet frames, sky blue lenses, and a rounded shape, the style is anything but soft!

Spitfire

Snake, $39, I Love Spit Fire

Slay the sidewalk style scene with these serpentine specs.

Blenders Eyewear

Monte Carlo: A Series, $35, Blenders Eyewear

With a brilliant red lens and matching rubber ear pieces, you’ll look cool and feel comfy all day long.

Urban Outfitters

Shoreline Monochromatic Round Sunglasses, $18, Urban Outfitters

Get your silver fox on with these round glasses — a staple in any sun-lover’s closet!

AJ Morgan

Round Sunglasses with Flash Lens, $28, Asos

Go for the gold in double-bridged frames and high shine lenses. Perfect 10!

Karen Walker

Northern Lights Crazy Tort, $286, Karen Walker

You’ll be seeing stars when you slip on the “Northern Lights” shades. Add a classic tortoise shell frame, and you’re good to go!

Oliver Peoples

Shaelie Mirrored Semi-Rimless Sunglasses, $435, Neiman Marcus

A gradient lens on this slick set of sunnies combines all the best sunglasses trends you’ve ever loved. Go forth, and cast that shade!

Illesteva

Leonard Sunglasses, $177, J. C rew

These handcrafted mirror shades (designed in NYC!) will show you’re definitely the fairest of them all.

Polaroid Eyewear

PLD 6009/N S, $52, Polaroid Eyewear

These silver-white sunnies from Polaroid are picture-perfect. Say cheese!

Italia Independent

I-PLASTIK, $197, Italiain Dependent

Italia Independent was the first eyewear company to introduce velvet treatment to its shades, so if you’re going to go soft, go with the best!

Oakley

Polarized Feedback, $200, Oakley

Get your green machine rolling again with a little help from these emerald beauts!

Wildfox

Lolita Deluxe Heart Mirror Sunglasses, $167, Asos

These brown reflective sunnies are sure to make you feel like you’ve got a heart of gold.

Banana Republic

Margaux Sunglasses, $79, B anana Republic

Gradient purple-blue lenses and a frosty tortoise shell frame create a pair of peepers you haven’t see a million times already.

Carrera

5007, $55, Carrera World

Is it just the lenses, or are all your friends just green with envy at the site of these stellar specs? Better snap them up, quick!

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