Amazon is basically a treasure trove for affordable sunglasses, but every so often, one pair seems to take off. That pair is these $16 retro oval sunglasses from Sojos. They have that slim, '90s-inspired shape that's been everywhere lately, but they're still simple enough to wear every day. Plus, shoppers are clearly into them: The sunglasses have a 4.6-star rating and more than 7,000 pairs were bought in the past month.
They're an amazing dupe of the $600 Celine Triomphe sunglasses, which you may have seen on celebrities and influencers alike. But sunglasses aren't the best investment. We've all forgotten a pair in an Uber or left them on a beach chair for someone to sit on. So, as a rule, I avoid splurging on sunglasses.
But the Sojos Retro Oval sunglasses from Amazon are a great way to maximize style and minimize cost. Not only are they flattering on everyone, but they also look way more expensive than they are. Seriously, I never thought I would get so much use out of a pair of sunglasses that are under $20, but these are my go-to.
Here's why I love them.
These sunglasses are everywhere. We've spotted them on Love Island, on influencers, and all over New York City. What makes them so popular is their unanimously flattering shape and gold edges that make them look like they cost way more than they do.
They're flattering on a round face
It's not easy to find glasses that look good on a round face. Most lenses are too wide, too square, or too oversize. But these, since they're ovals, are the perfect shape.
I highly recommend them to my fellow Asian women, since something about these sunglasses seems to flatter our high cheekbones and softer facial contours. They're not polarized sunglasses, but they do offer UV 400 protection, which blocks almost 100% of the sun's UV rays.
But also happen to be universally flattering
The Sojos Retro Oval sunglasses aren't just flattering on round faces. I've passed these around to my friends, and they've all experienced the magic of the sisterhood of the traveling sunglasses.
Just look at the models above and their different face shapes. I don't quite know what the trick is, but these look good on everyone.
I've spotted them everywhere, including on Love Island
Watching an episode of Love Island has become a kind of "I Spy" game for me. I've seen these all over the show. On Love Island UK this season, I once saw three people wearing them concurrently.
They're also all over TikTok and Instagram, with fashion influencers in every space touting the powers of these $12 sunglasses.
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