Celebrities know a thing or two about good eyewear: When photographers and camera flashes follow your every move, they become a basic necessity.
Victoria Beckham (rarely spotted without her dark, oversized shades) revealed during a Facebook Live chat that she wears sunglasses to “hide a multitude of sins.” She continued, “I think sunglasses are the final touch to a woman's outfit.”
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While we can't speak for your sins, we can all agree with Beckham on the second part — sunglasses really do have the ability to transform an outfit and make it exponentially cooler.
Even if you’re not concerned with the fashion aspect of things, you can’t ignore the health benefits of wearing UV-protected sunglasses. Overexposure to sunlight can, over time, cause cancer or lead to vision loss. The Skin Cancer Foundation actually recommends you wear them year-round and not just when you’re hanging out on the beach in the summer.
So if you need some inspiration for your next pair of sunglasses, take a page out of your favorite celebrities’ books, where Ray-Ban seems to reign supreme. The brand’s wayfarer and aviator styles have stood the test of time and are still popular among the Hollywood crowd.
Now, check out what the stars are wearing when the sun is shining.
Kendall Jenner
The supermodel is a fan of DIFF eyewear and opted for a pair of the brand’s cool mirrored shades.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $75
Gigi Hadid
This fashion industry darling takes the cat-eye trend to a whole new (red hot) level.
To buy: matchesfashion.com, $77
Michelle and Barack Obama
When the former First Family goes hiking, they stick to the classics — aviators for her and navigators for him.
To buy (similar to hers): solsticesunglasses.com, $39; (similar to his) solsticesunglasses.com, $400
Oprah Winfrey
When it comes to sunglasses, Oprah is a fan of a slightly oversized rectangular shape that’s flattering to round and oval faces.
To buy (similar): nordstrom.com, $165
Emma Watson
The English actress protects her eyes from the flashes of photographers with a pair of Ray-Ban wayfarers.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $200
Kate Middleton
When the Duchess of Cambridge attended Wimbledon this summer, she wore this gorgeous pair of Bvlgari cat-eye sunglasses.
To buy: bergdorfgoodman.com, $470
Prince Harry
Headed to the Caribbean? Take your fashion cues from Prince Harry who wore a pair of Ray-Ban shades to a trip in St. Lucia.
To buy (similar): nordstrom.com, $160
Emily Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski was fully prepared for the sunny weather on the French Riviera this summer with a pair of round sunglasses.
To buy (similar): nordstrom.com, $98
Meghan Markle
Markle donned these cool Mykita sunnies at this year’s Wimbledon.
To buy: farfetch.com, $519
Joe Biden
The former Vice President has never hidden his love for the classic Ray-Ban aviator style.
To buy: nordstrom.com, $150
Jennifer Aniston
For a romantic getaway in Paris with her husband Justin Theroux, Aniston opted for these brushed-gold aviator sunglasses.
To buy: samaeyewearshop.com, $495
Anthony Bourdain
The T.V. host almost never leaves home without his favorite pair of Persol shades, which he’s been wearing for years.
To buy: sunglasshut.com, $480
Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo looked chic in Paris in a pair of oversized aviators.
To buy similar: nordstrom.com, $65
Chrissy Teigen
Teigen enjoys her sunny pool days with a pair of funky, mirrored sunnies by Victoria Beckham.
To buy (similar): nordstrom.com, $425
Rihanna
How cool does Rihanna look with these round shades?
To buy (similar): solsticesunglasses.com; $65
George and Amal Clooney
Leave it to the Clooneys to show us all what traveling in style looks like. The couple arrived in Tokyo in some very stylish eyewear.
To buy: (similar to hers) solsticesunglasses.com, $350; (similar to his) solsticesunglasses.com, $205
Kim Kardashian West
For a trip out of LAX, Kardashian West opted for a cool pair of black rectangular shades.
To buy (similar): barneys.com, $405
Sarah Jessica Parker
SJP arrived in Japan donning a chic black trench coat and matching sunnies.
To buy (similar): nordstrom.com, $100
