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How many pairs of sunglasses do you own?

92 replies

YetAgainAgain · 11/04/2025 23:38

Last year I bought a fun, oversized green pair from Oliver Bonas. Then DH bought me some metal framed ones from Ray Ban. This year I’ve bought some purple/tortoiseshell ones from Vision Express & I’m getting another green pair from Oliver Bonas for my birthday.

Saw another pair I liked today & DH commented that I already had too many (he doesn’t even know about the birthday ones!). I want aaaallll the sunglasses. Different sizes, colours, shapes.

Tell me I’m not alone!

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nutella8 · 12/04/2025 08:37

2 pairs, I’ve had one delightful pair from Gucci for 17 years. I can’t remember how much I paid for each, around £250. I don’t like the cheap tat for £10-£20, I don’t see the point.

SoftandQuiet · 12/04/2025 08:38

Two. My favourites I keep for the garden (old prescription so can't use for driving) have a red frame and brown lenses which give everything a rosy glow and make me feel so happy (DH calls them my rose tinted glasses). The others are smart tortoiseshell and gold but have lost a little sparkly bit from one arm so really need to get a new pair.

Trumpsgoneloco · 12/04/2025 09:05

@BritishFoodFan not my experience at all.

Trumpsgoneloco · 12/04/2025 09:13

Either way I think most people with multiple pairs of sunglasses aren't dropping £500 plus per pair on prescription ones regardless of age to match certain outfits. I could be wrong though.

mondaytosunday · 12/04/2025 09:51

Two. One regular one prescription. I probably have a couple more somewhere in my house.

LBB2020 · 12/04/2025 09:56

I have four pairs, a Dior pair that I bought on honeymoon and hardly wear now as worried DC will get hold of them and another cheaper pair DS2 did get hold of and they are now bent so I can’t wear them! I’d like a black pair this year and there’s a pair of tortoiseshell Ray Bans I’ve been lusting after for a couple of years now so this year might be the year I treat myself to those!

zaxxon · 12/04/2025 10:04

Just the one pair. They were about £15 a few years ago. Quite scratched up now so I may have to replace them one of these days

YetAgainAgain · 12/04/2025 11:02

I want to get some kind of storage unit which I can keep near the front door displaying all my sunglasses. That way I can pick a new pair depending on what I fancy

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YetAgainAgain · 12/04/2025 11:05

@Chickydoo I had an Oakley pair years ago & loved them. Not sure where they are now.

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ChronicallyOnLime · 12/04/2025 11:06

Sunglasses: 1 pair of perscription
Glasses? Maybe 8 😂 I have a different set of glasses depending on what outfit I’m wearing

YetAgainAgain · 12/04/2025 11:07

BritishFoodFan · 12/04/2025 07:27

Ohh, I love sunglasses, wear all year round, and rather like shoes they can really finish an outfit.

So I have a rather excessive 40ish, all designer or vintage. I never lose them either!

I do wear them all.

I see them as a finishing off accessory too just like jewellery or a bag. I absolutely hate squinting so I wear glasses all year round, always have a pair on me.

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YetAgainAgain · 12/04/2025 11:21

Cookielover64 · 12/04/2025 08:31

5 pairs. I used to buy cheap and they would slide off my face when I looked down, then I bought a pair of Raybans and have slowly replaced all my sunglasses with prescription Raybans. My latest ones are transition lenses which live in my car for driving in and are amazing. I can't believe I spent so many years without prescription ones!

I think my Ray Bans are a bit big for me & need to be resized. My Vision Express ones had to be tightened a lot (took several attempts) & they have highlighted how lose my others are. Need to remember to take them with me the next time I’m going past a Sunglasses Hut.

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MsSquiz · 12/04/2025 13:56

1 good pair of Tom Ford sunglasses DH bought me on holiday 2 years ago and about 5 cheap fashion ones in various colours and shapes

HundredMilesAnHour · 12/04/2025 13:59

About 15 pairs, most of which are Mykita (in various colours / styles). And a couple of pairs of Oakleys (with changeable lenses) for cycling / rowing.

user2848502016 · 12/04/2025 14:14

Only 2! One that live in the car and one in the house. I tend to always go for the same style that suits my face - maybe I’m boring!

Back21970 · 12/04/2025 14:27

Maybe about 10 pairs - none of them expensive as I am terrible for losing them.

Got a couple of nice pairs last year from New Look that were a fiver and are great.

Had a posh pair years ago and lost them and was devastated so cheapos in quantity best for me now.

PinkDreamer · 12/04/2025 14:46

4 pairs but plan on buying more. Currently have Tiffany, saint laurent, celine, ands prada. The prada ones are quite scratched though

CarpetKnees · 12/04/2025 15:19

One, but also have reactalight lenses in my glasses.

Anotherdayanothernight · 12/04/2025 15:24

2 pairs of Gucci aviator sunglasses in different colours. Had them for a few years and they go with all outfits and quite classic shapes

CharlotteStreetW1 · 12/04/2025 17:11

1 pair of oversized Polaroids from Boots which I keep in the car and which fit over my driving glasses.

1 pair Ted Baker

1 pair Ray Ban Erika (polarised)

1 pair Serengeti Mara (polarised) which are my workhorse sunglasses and which I would replace straightaway if necessary.

1 pair Armani which look cool but not great as sunglasses.

1 pair Tiffany which are just beautiful 😍 and look as if they were made for me.

Oh and a couple of pairs of "ready reader" bi-focals for holidays.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 12/04/2025 17:13

Two. The new ones are prescription, so I don't wear the old ones any more.

YetAgainAgain · 12/04/2025 17:53

Popped into Vision Express today & got my Ray Bans tightened & moulded so they fit much better now (wonky ears 😆). They were so helpful!

Can’t find my oversized green ones so just the two in rotation at the moment until my birthday in a few months. I’d really like a pinkish pair…

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KateShugakIsALegend · 12/04/2025 17:57

Maybe just one or two is enough?

They are mostly plastic tat which will never biodegrade.

Blingismything · 12/04/2025 22:12

I have never counted, but probably about 20. Some very inexpensive and some ‘designer’

Starlightstarbright4 · 12/04/2025 22:27

I have 3 . One Tiffany , one polarised.
one reading sunglasses .

I have another pair I want , Nine West , but not sure I can justify so hoping this thread will justify the expense .