Most sunglasses offer good UV protection for your eyes, no matter what price range they're in. Designer brands are always more expensive, and often more durable, but cheap shades let you switch styles to go with your mood, and without breaking your budget. You'll find lots of sunglasses styles in this Top Picks collection, from super inexpensive on up.< Read How to Choose Sunglasses if you aren't sure which lens materials and colors are the best choice for you.
1. Von Zipper Jezebel Sunglasses
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Big sunglasses are hot this summer, and these Von Zipper Jezebels do big with some style. The gently curved frames have a distinctly feminine look. Von Zipper sunglasses are made with impact resistant lenses that resist scratches and filter out UV rays. The logo is embossed on templates, where you'll find stainless steel hinges and a wire injected temple core. The sunglasses come with a soft cloth case.
2. Women's Sunglasses with Cutout Hinges
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These black shades are proof that UV protection doesn't have to cost a fortune. These sunglasses feature roundish tinted lenses with cutouts at the temples.
3. Stella McCartney Oversized Sunglasses w/Gradient Lenses
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Stella McCartney -- you know up front the price tag will be higher than the norm just to get the name. Styles like this -- big sunglasses with gradient lenses -- are a popular look among celebrities. You'll find Stella McCartney lettering at the thick temples. Case and storage pouch included; made in Italy.
4. "Reesa" Sunglasses by Fossil
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Plastic torti frames are set with somewhat rectangular lenses. The arms of these sunglasses have metal insets with the Fossil logo and small rhinestones rim the outermost lens edges. You'll find complete UV protection, Fossil's flex-o-matic hinges and polycarbonate lenses. The sunglasses are packed in a collectible tin or pouch. One-year warranty; additional colors are available.
5. Spy Dynasty Merlot Sunglasses
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Spy's good looking oversize shades have complete UV protection, with metal logos and hand polished details along the sides. Rose colored lenses are a good choice if you participate in water sports or other outdoor activities, because they provide good contrast for objects viewed against blue or green backgrounds.
6. Black Retro Sunglasses
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Shades of Jake and Elwood Blues? Not exactly, but close. These black plastic retro-look sunglasses are inexpensive, but offer the UV protection you need.
7. Shop by Brand: Betsey Johnson
If you like Betsey's clothes and jewelry you won't be disappointed by her sunglasses. Some are quirky, some are more traditional. It's a good selection so take a look.
8. Shop by Brand: Ray Ban
Ray Ban has been making sunglasses forever. It's a respected brand that always offers a wide range of styles and price ranges.9. Shop by Brand: The North Face
The North Face is a good choice if you're looking for a pair of sunglasses that wraps around your template for complete protection. Even their fashion sunglasses have excellent protective wraps.10. Shop by Brand: Diesel
Diesel's collection includes lots of sunglasses with gradient lenses -- large and small lenses in many styles.