Oversize sunglasses are on top this summer season. Oversize sunglasses look fabulous yet at the same time are protective of harmful ultra violet rays, which is why more and more customers are turning their eyes to retro a la Jackie O styles.

While the frames have been cut simple and classic, they are differentiated by shell color, lens tinting and detailing.

There will always be the timeless black and tortoiseshell. However shoppers will also come across an array of shades like jade, heather, sherry, coral and sand, depending on the brand name.

The subtly tinted lenses to Loewe and Prada lightweight frames are smart buys because they can be worn indoors and out, not to mention all throughout the year.

Expect to see some more of the aviators that ruled the scene last summer.

Referring to the metal-rimmed, teardrop glasses, aviators have been popular since World War ll when pilots sported them when in flight.

Rayban, makers of original and updated ones from the Michael Kors collection (they come in blue and pink) offer with the classic aviator style.

The recurring shields, are a style that especially have modern written all over them. Some are partially rimmed and others without rims altogether and come in a wide array of tints.

Escada, Michael Kors and Chanel are just a few names that have collections in colors for every mood: white, pink, turquoise white and gold.

For eyeglass wearers out there that don’t want to go through the trouble of wearing contact lenses or get prescription sunglasses, clip-ons may be your best bet. Clip-on shades, available made-to-order at most shops, attach with clips in just moments easily converting your day glasses to wear for the sun.

As for the pair just right for you, in general you should choose ones in a shape opposite of your face shape.

A round face should wear glasses with rectangular shell and avoid circular ones as they will only make your face look rounder. Round frames will soften the edges of a rectangular face. Oval faces in some sense are blessed, as they can carry off almost any style.

Sun Protection Tips:

Most sunglasses are effective at screening or reflecting ultraviolet radiation. Wear eye protection that absorbs both types of ultraviolet radiation- both UVA and UVB.

Look for stickers that say the lenses provide a minimum of 90 per cent protection from UVA and 95 per cent from UVB radiation.

Lenses tinted dark grey or dark green offer the best results. Eye protection does not always mean sunglasses. Eyewear containing clear polycarbonate ophthalmic lenses, for example, absorbs most UVR wavelengths. Protective eyewear should be chosen to stop radiation from all directions that could contact the eye (e.g. wrap-around design).

Price has almost no bearing on how well a pair of sunglasses will protect you from UV radiation, so check the label.

For information on UVR protection of your prescription eyewear or sunglasses, consult your optometrist.