{"id":12959,"date":"2026-03-26T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T07:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12959"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:59:25","slug":"best-80s-sunglasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/blog\/best-80s-sunglasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 most iconic 80s sunglasses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>80s sunglasses were bold, oversized and unapologetically expressive. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/ray-ban\/sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ray-Ban\u00ae<\/span><\/strong><\/a> Wayfarer and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/pilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Aviator sunglasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> to neon sports sunglasses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/cat-eye\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">cat-eye silhouettes<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> and mirrored lenses, the eighties defined retro eyewear trends that still shape sunglasses today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to statement eyewear, few decades rival the eighties. Big hair, bold colours and daring silhouettes made 80s sunglasses a defining accessory \u2014 not just protection from the sun, but a declaration of identity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re building the perfect fancy dress look or adding retro sunglasses to your everyday wardrobe, these are the styles that shaped the decade \u2014 and continue to influence modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/boutique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">designer sunglasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why 80s sunglasses are still trending\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The appeal of retro 80s eyewear lies in its confidence. Frames were:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/oversized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Oversized<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and angular\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neon, matte or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/tortoise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">tortoiseshell<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finished with mirrored lenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to stand out&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From Madonna and movie icons to rappers and rave culture, sunglasses style in the 80s reflected individuality. Today\u2019s collections reinterpret those same vibes in lighter materials, updated fits and prescription-ready options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32962\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies-830x406.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-wayfarer-sunnies-400x196.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Ray-Ban\u00ae Wayfarer\u2122 \u2013 the rebel icon\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No list of 80s sunglasses trends is complete without the Ray-Ban\u00ae Wayfarer\u2122.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Cruise made them legendary in <em>Risky Business<\/em>, cementing the wayfarer as the ultimate cool-but-rebellious style. With a thick square frame and bold temples, they became synonymous with effortless confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why they defined the eighties:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong angular<strong> <\/strong>silhouette; wider at the top then the bottom&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chunky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/acetate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">acetate construction<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worn by musicians, actors and style leaders&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popular across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">men&#8217;s 80s sunglasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> and unisex looks\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you\u2019ll find classic black, tortoiseshell and even oversized updates available in both sunglasses and eyeglasses. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/costello-tortoise-m-6130?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22069\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints-768x287.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints-830x310.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout_costello_tortoise_20037012_tints-400x149.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/costello-tortoise-m-6130?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scout<\/strong> Costello<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb7840v-sand-black-m-17002?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25333\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V-830x330.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/7.RB7840V-400x159.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb7840v-sand-black-m-17002?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ray-Ban<\/strong> RB7840V<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Aviator sunglasses \u2013 the Top Gun effect\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally designed as pilot sunglasses in the 1930s, aviator sunglasses 80s editions&nbsp;soared in&nbsp;popularity after <em>Top Gun<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Cruise\u2019s on-screen look made Ray-Ban\u00ae Aviator\u2122 sunglasses the must-have fashion sunglasses of the decade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signature features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teardrop lenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slim metal frame&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double bridge design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/gold\"><strong><u>Gold<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/silver\"><strong><u>silver finishes<\/u><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern aviator styles remain a versatile and fashionable accessory, available with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/prescription-sunglasses-lens-options\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>gradient tints<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or other prescription sun options.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jenson-matte-brown-m-16245?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21558\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint-1024x385.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint-830x312.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/London-Retro_Jenson_Matte-Brown-C04-54_STCK20045672_tint-400x150.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jenson-matte-brown-m-16245?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>London Retro<\/strong> Jenson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb6489-arista-gold-l-15180?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19802\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint-830x312.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayban_RB6489_arista_8053672741858_tint-400x150.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb6489-arista-gold-l-15180?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ray-Ban<\/strong>\u00ae RB6489<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32942\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses-830x405.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-sports-sunglasses-400x195.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Sports sunglasses \u2013 performance meets pop culture\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fitness boom of the eighties brought sports sunglasses into mainstream fashion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/brands\/oakley\/sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Oakley<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>led the charge with wraparound shields and 80s mirrored sunglasses designed for cycling and skiing. These visor-style frames weren\u2019t just practical \u2014 they became stage-ready cool.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Worn by athletes and musicians alike, they delivered futuristic energy and bold colour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expect:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wraparound lenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neon accents&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-contrast mirrored lenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lightweight, impact-resistant materials&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s sports sunglasses blend retro aesthetics with modern lens technology for everyday wear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jason-crystal-green-l-16253?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/harrington-sport-jason-glasses-crystal-green-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13511\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/harrington-sport-jason-glasses-crystal-green-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/harrington-sport-jason-glasses-crystal-green-sun-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/harrington-sport-jason-glasses-crystal-green-sun-768x289.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jason-crystal-green-l-16253?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Collection<\/strong> Jason<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/holbrook-polished-black-clear-fade-l-15296?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/oakley-holbrook-56-glasses-polished-black-clear-fade-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13503\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/oakley-holbrook-56-glasses-polished-black-clear-fade-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/oakley-holbrook-56-glasses-polished-black-clear-fade-sun-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/oakley-holbrook-56-glasses-polished-black-clear-fade-sun-768x293.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/holbrook-polished-black-clear-fade-l-15296?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Oakley<\/strong> Holbrook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Clubmaster\u2122 \u2013 smart goes cool\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ray-Ban\u00ae Clubmaster\u2122 bridged vintage and contemporary perfectly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its bold upper rim and slim metal lower frame, it offered structure without full heaviness.\u00a0Popularised in the mid-80s, this hybrid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/metal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">metal<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> and acetate became a go-to for men\u2019s 80s sunglasses and smart casual looks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now available in tortoiseshell, black, brushed&nbsp;metal and brighter colours, it remains a refined retro sunglasses option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb5154-red-havana-m-7942?aspect=sun\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb5154-49-glasses-brown-havana-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13001\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb5154-49-glasses-brown-havana-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb5154-49-glasses-brown-havana-sun-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ray-ban-rb5154-49-glasses-brown-havana-sun-768x276.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/rb5154-red-havana-m-7942?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ray-Ban<\/strong> RB5154<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/alex-blush-m-9794?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-alex-glasses-blush-sun.jpg\" alt=\"Clubmaster sunglasses with a tortoiseshell brow with blonde highlights\" class=\"wp-image-13002\" style=\"width:345px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-alex-glasses-blush-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-alex-glasses-blush-sun-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-alex-glasses-blush-sun-768x287.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/\nwww.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/alex-blush-m-9794?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scout<\/strong> Alex<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"503\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-triangle.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman in a colourful t-shirt and with chains draped around her neck wearing colourful cat-eye sunglasses\" class=\"wp-image-13008\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-triangle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-triangle-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-triangle-768x377.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Cat-eye sunglasses \u2013 retro glamour\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While cat-eye sunglasses originated decades earlier, they returned in full force in the 80s style revival \u2014 especially in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">women\u2019s 80s sunglasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;collections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madonna and Cyndi Lauper helped re-popularise the angular cat-eye silhouette, pairing bold frames with dramatic makeup and big hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why cat-eyes worked so well in the eighties:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sharp uplifted corners&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flattering cheekbone emphasis&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glossy acetate or matte finishes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feminine yet rebellious attitude&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern versions soften the angles but retain that retro confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/zahra-green-s-14940?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kate-spade-zahra-glasses-green-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11902\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kate-spade-zahra-glasses-green-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kate-spade-zahra-glasses-green-sun-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/kate-spade-zahra-glasses-green-sun-768x280.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/zahra-green-s-14940?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>kate spade new york<\/strong> Zahra<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/arabella-shiny-pink-pink-m-12932?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12589\" style=\"width:340px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/scout-arabella-glasses-shiny-pink-sun-768x313.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/arabella-shiny-pink-pink-m-12932?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scout <\/strong>Arabella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-728072c3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Oversized square sunglasses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Big and bold was the eighties mantra.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oversized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">square sunglasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>dominated high fashion and street style alike. From Hollywood red carpets to music videos, the bigger the frame, the better.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common features:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large square frame&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thick acetate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gradient or tinted lenses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement colourways&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These frames work particularly well as unisex vintage sunglasses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jagger-blue-horn-l-16259?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hart-jagger-glasses-blue-horn-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14876\" style=\"width:375px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hart-jagger-glasses-blue-horn-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hart-jagger-glasses-blue-horn-sun-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hart-jagger-glasses-blue-horn-sun-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jagger-blue-horn-l-16259?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HART<\/strong> Jagger<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jenny-crystal-purple-xl-16159?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout-jenny-glasses-crystal-purple-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14079\" style=\"width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout-jenny-glasses-crystal-purple-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout-jenny-glasses-crystal-purple-sun-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/scout-jenny-glasses-crystal-purple-sun-768x313.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jenny-crystal-purple-xl-16159?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scout <\/strong>Jenny<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33013\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses-830x406.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-cat-eye-sunglasses-400x196.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Mirrored &amp; neon frames\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing says retro 80s quite like mirrored lenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From ski slopes to music festivals, 80s mirrored sunglasses were bright, reflective and attention-grabbing.&nbsp;Combined with neon frames, they embodied rave, hip-hop and emerging street culture \u2014 embraced by rappers and performers worldwide.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modern&nbsp;alternatives&nbsp;now offer:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/sunglasses-categories-uv-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">UV400 protection<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/polarised-lenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Polarised lens options<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/lens-coatings-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Scratch-resistant coatings<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jessie-red-crystal-clear-xl-16217?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jessie-glasses-red-crystal-clear-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14571\" style=\"width:372px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jessie-glasses-red-crystal-clear-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jessie-glasses-red-crystal-clear-sun-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jessie-glasses-red-crystal-clear-sun-768x305.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/jessie-red-crystal-clear-xl-16217?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Collection<\/strong> Jessie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/proud-rainbow-shiny-gold-l-16306?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/proud-glasses-rainbow-shiny-gold-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14884\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/proud-glasses-rainbow-shiny-gold-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/proud-glasses-rainbow-shiny-gold-sun-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/proud-glasses-rainbow-shiny-gold-sun-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/proud-rainbow-shiny-gold-l-16306?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Collection <\/strong>Proud<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Hippie-style round &amp; oval sunglasses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A nod to the 70s carried into the eighties through music culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/round\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Round<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/sunglasses\/oval\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">oval metal frames<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a>, often worn with tinted lenses, blended hippie influence with new wave styling.\u00a0Freddie Mercury and other music icons embraced circular glasses frames, helping cement their place in vintage 80s sunglasses history.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, oval frames are a popular retro eyewear choice and pair well with both casual and tailored looks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-64b26803 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/gina-silver-l-15306?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20913\" style=\"width:375px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint-1024x385.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint-768x289.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint-830x312.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aspire_gina_silver_20044847_tint-400x150.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/gina-silver-l-15306?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aspire<\/strong> Gina<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/justin-bi-layers-black-crystal-m-16235?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justin-glasses-bi-layer-black-crystal-sun.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13451\" style=\"width:318px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justin-glasses-bi-layer-black-crystal-sun.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justin-glasses-bi-layer-black-crystal-sun-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/justin-glasses-bi-layer-black-crystal-sun-768x317.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/glasses\/frames\/justin-bi-layers-black-crystal-m-16235?aspect=sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Collection <\/strong>Justin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33015\" style=\"width:790px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses-830x405.jpg 830w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/80s-neon-sunglasses-400x195.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to choose the perfect pair of 80s sunglasses\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want authentic vintage sunglasses energy or modern designer sunglasses inspired by the decade, consider:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Face shape<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Round faces suit square frame styles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Square faces pair well with oval sunglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart shapes flatter cat-eye sunglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finish<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matte for understated retro&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neon acetate for bold throwback&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversized sunglasses for full 80s impact&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Occasion<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fancy dress? Go neon and oversized&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyday wear? Choose tortoiseshell wayfarer or aviator sunglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sporty edge? Opt for wraparound sports sunglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shop retro sunglasses at Glasses Direct\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to channel true retro 80s vibes?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Classic Ray-Ban\u00ae Wayfarer\u2122 and Aviator\u2122&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversized square and rectangular sunglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tortoiseshell and matte finishes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports sunglasses with dynamic styling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/home-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Free Home Trial<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> available on selected frames, finding the right vintage 80s sunglasses style has never been easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because great 80s sunnies never really go out of fashion \u2014 they just come back bolder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4188\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1024x1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-300x1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-768x1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-1536x2.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/img.glassesdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Divider-2048x3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>80s sunglasses vs 80s glasses: what\u2019s the difference?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While sunglasses ruled summer style, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/eyeglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">80s glasses<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a> followed similar trends:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Square glasses with thick acetate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metal aviator eyeglasses&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold tortoiseshell frames&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement silhouettes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, you can recreate these looks with prescription lenses, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/blue-light-glasses\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">blue light c<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/blue-light-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">o<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassesdirect.co.uk\/buying-guides\/lens-options\/blue-light-glasses\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">atings<\/span><\/a><\/strong> or basic clear lenses for fashion wear.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why 80s sunglasses still work today?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The eighties proved that eyewear could be expressive, fearless and fun.&nbsp;Modern collections reinterpret those shapes in lighter materials, updated fits and improved lens technology \u2014 including UV protection, polarised options and prescription sunglasses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What sunglasses were popular in the 80s?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular 80s sunglasses included Ray-Ban\u00ae Wayfarer\u2122, Aviator sunglasses, oversized square frames, sports sunglasses with mirrored lenses, cat-eye styles and neon-coloured frames. These bold designs reflected the era\u2019s love of statement fashion and individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are 80s sunglasses back in style?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 80s sunglasses are back in style and remain a major influence on modern eyewear trends. Designers continue to reinterpret oversized frames, mirrored lenses, tortoiseshell finishes and retro silhouettes in lighter, more wearable designs that suit today\u2019s fashion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>80s sunglasses were bold, oversized and unapologetically expressive. From Ray-Ban\u00ae Wayfarer and Aviator sunglasses to neon sports sunglasses, cat-eye silhouettes and mirrored lenses, the eighties defined retro eyewear trends that still shape sunglasses today.\u00a0\u00a0 When it comes to statement eyewear, few decades rival the eighties. 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