Spring sunglasses guaranteed to elevate your eyewear game

'Tis the season to elevate your eyewear game — and there's never been a better time for it. Indeed, we're not sure we've ever seen so much choice when it comes to sunglasses. Trends! Colours! Shapes! Price points! Whether you're in the market for one new pair of frames or five, there's the perfect pair of shades out there for you. Rebecca Tay presents five styles worth contemplating. COOL CAT

Retro yet modern, glamorous yet classic, a pair of white cateye sunnies is the ultimate paradox. The sleek, angular frames accentuate most face shapes, and also go with nearly any ensemble. Pair these Anine Bing “Jodie” sunglasses with a pencil skirt and pumps for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired twist, or wide-leg jeans and a cropped baby tee for a look that's very gen-z.

SSENSE, ssense.com | $280

CIRCLE BACK

We'll admit that it's been awhile since we set our sights on a pair of round, wire-rimmed glasses, but this pair by Polaroid — yes, the cool vintage camera brand — definitely caught our eye. Timeless and cool, they evoke a bohemian sensibility, but are also practical and versatile — ideal for beach breaks and city escapes alike.

Simons, simons.ca | $100

ORANGE YOU GLAD?

These rectangular frames by Acrylics are giving us proper Loewe vibes, and not just because of their vibrant orange hue (they also come in translucent yellow, red and pastel purple). Like the Spanish brand's accessories, they're statement-making, yet somehow also work with every outfit in our wardrobe, covet-worthy and oh so fun. The main difference: You won't get sticker shock with these.

Clearly, clearly.ca | $39

JET SETTER

If sunglasses are your accessory of choice when it comes to epitomizing your jet set lifestyle, well, Michael Kors should be your go-to brand. Case in point? These “Aspen” sunglasses, which have a slightly sporty vibe that would fit in equally well at their namesake ski resort as at a beach club in Mallorca.

Michael Kors, michaelkors.com | $175

OLIVE BRANCH

Perhaps you're the type of person that can't last a weekend — let alone the whole summer — without losing, scratching, snapping or crushing a pair of sunnies? If so, this cheap and cheerful, oval, olive green pair is the option for you, proving that you don't have to sacrifice style for price.

H&M, hm.com | $17.99