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Amazing, inexpensive sunglasses

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MadameSapphire · 10/09/2021 10:50

I’m currently changing my approach to style - big wardrobe declutter, focusing colours, etc., and read some great advice about dressing up/making more modern classic, simple outfits with great, inexpensive sunglasses. This would work well for my lifestyle as sunglasses are often pulled off by toddler(!), and it would inject some fun/character into outfits. Can anyone suggest where I might find sunglasses to fit this brief? TIA.

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Mumsnut · 10/09/2021 10:52

Mango. They meet all the regulations, pick up all the trends, and aren't hugely expensive

MadameSapphire · 10/09/2021 12:45

Thanks so much @Mumsnut. Any other thoughts, lovely MNetters?

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Fluffycloudland77 · 10/09/2021 12:51

Honestly I’d buy polarised ray bans & teach the toddler pulling mummy's sunglasses off is not ok.

You’ll never pull an outfit together with cheap accessories

Forestcantrun · 10/09/2021 13:01

Tk maxx. Be warned tho if you do find your ultimate sunnies in there try and buy two pairs if you can. I've bought 2 different pairs a few years ago, one 11 and one 13 pounds. I absolutely love them. They go with everything from sports gear to weddings. Even wore one pair on my wedding day.
Agree with PP, Mango or River Island usually keep on trend.

PraiseBee · 10/09/2021 13:08

I've just bought a pair of £100 sunglasses on Vinted for £10. So second hand is also an idea

Mumsnut · 10/09/2021 15:27

If it is of interest: I often buy sunglasses in a frame shape I fancy from Mango, cheaply. Then if I findI wear them a lot I will buy the same shape from a ‘name’ designer, though usually in the sale

For example, I bought octagonal ones recently. Fancied myself immensely in them, thought I would hit the 70s theme hard … but in fact I wimp out when push comes to shove. So I wear them in the garden - and at that price, no worries

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