Love Them or Hate Them, Oversize Sunglasses Are Back

Whether you’re ready for their return or dreading it with every fiber of your being, oversize sunglasses are on their way to a monumental comeback, with the brands on everyone’s lips right now, from Saint Laurent and Khaite to Phoebe Philo and Tom Ford, putting aside their love for microscopic eyewear in favor of styles of the larger, more shield-like variety. And now that their stance on the subject’s been solidified on the runways, there’s no turning back. 

Here’s why I’m not mad about it. As much as I’ve played into the tiny-sunglasses movement that started in the late 2010s and has flourished until just recently, the styles simply aren’t as practical as their more substantial counterparts. Half the time when I’m wearing small shades, I’m not getting any actual sun protection, which is hardly the case when I grab for my larger aviators or ’70s-inspired square pairs. But that’s not all. The oversize styles rising the ranks ahead of 2024 are simply more impactful sartorially speaking. Scroll down to see their return for yourself.