10 of the Best Cheap Sunglasses Under $50

Best Cat Eye Sunglasses

• Pros: Looks expensive, 100 percent UV400 eye protection, tons of colors
• Cons: Run narrow

Cat eye glasses are a no-brainer for oval and square face shapes in particular. “This cat-eye pair looks (and feels) way more expensive than $10, and I know of at least three people who’ve bought the same pair after seeing mine,” raves Senior Editor Sarah Steifvater. They’re equipped with maximum UV400 protection, and come in more than 20 different colors.

Best Round Sunglasses

• Pros: Polarized to reduce glare, wide color selection
• Cons: Flimsier frame

These round polarized glasses are designed to minimize any would-be glare and guard against harmful UVA and UVB rays. The oversize lenses work to lessen reflections from glass, too, which makes them ideal for your road trip needs—especially if you’ve got a square face shape.

Best Rectangle Sunglasses

• Pros: Sturdy plastic frame, 100 percent UV 400 protection
• Cons: Not ideal for narrow faces

Remember those teeny, tiny sunglasses that no one besides the Hadids and Kardashian-Jenners could pull off? Yeah, they’ve been dethroned by these easier-to-wear rectangular styles, which will look incredible on those with round heads. This wide pair, which will be ideal on heart-shaped and wide round faces, has a sturdy plastic frame and 100 percent UV400 protection.

Best Heart Sunglasses

• Pros: High-quality build, adorable
• Cons: Don't offer 100 percent UV400 protection

We love the kitschy, oversized vibes of these heart-shaped sunglasses, which come in six different shades and are surprisingly high-quality for the price.

Best Cheap Aviator Sunglasses

• Pros: Timeless shape, optional mirrored reflective lens
• Cons: Scratch easily

"I love the classic shape and matte black rims of these sunglasses," says PureWow's Managing Editor Catrina Yohay. "In the past, I've struggled to find a simple pair of aviators that can pull together an outfit without any bells and whistles. Finally, I found them—these will never go out of style, plus you can't beat that price!" Choose from a classic black lens or really go for those Top Gun vibes with a mirrored look. Either way, you’ll get polarized lenses to reduce any glare.

Best Oversized Sunglasses

• Pros: Can be fitted with Rx lenses, 14 days to try on at home
• Cons: Angular frame won’t suit square face shapes as well

The bigger the sunglasses, the harder it is to lose them (at least in theory, anyway). These Diana options from Muse x Hilary Duff are just large enough to give you that movie star glam but not too big so as to look over-the-top. This quality pick can also be fitted with your Rx prescription, which you can also try out for up to 14 days at home. Hey, if they’re good enough for Lizzie McGuire, they’re good enough for us!

Most Trendy Sunglasses

• Pros: Trendy chain, various colors, polarized lenses, UV400 protection
• Cons: Not great for reading

Always losing your sunnies? For less than $20, you can get this metal frame oval pair, which comes with a trendy removable chain that can be clipped to the sides and worn as a necklace when they're not on your head. You can choose from several chic colors, all of which have polarized lenses to effectively reduce glare.

Best Square Sunglasses

• Pros: Polarized, UV400 protection, Ray-Ban lookalike
• Cons: Lightweight, nose pads are not the most comfortable

Those with round face shapes will adore the complementary square design of these glasses, which will speak to fans of classic Ray-Ban styles. They offer maximum protection from the sun and polarization to cut down on glare. They come in three lens options.

Best Rhinestone Sunglasses

• Pros: Fancy design, UV400 Protection
• Cons: Small nosepiece

You’ll be turning heads in these rhinestone-embellished frames, which feature UV400-protected lenses and plenty of style. The kicker? They only look like a million bucks, ringing in at less than $20.

Best Semi-Rimless Sunglasses

• Pros: Polarized 9-layer lens, nearly 20 colors, UV400 protection
• Cons: Slight gap between lens and frame

These chic finds look similar to Ray-Bans’ classic Wayfarer style but are much easier on your wallet. They’ve got a nine-layer lens with polarization and UV400 protection, too. Better yet, you can choose from nearly 20 different frame and lens colors to best suit your style.