No summer outfit, or any outfit really, is complete without a great pair of sunglasses. They can take any look from simple to chic - there's a reason Anna Wintour never takes hers off - hide tired eyes (perfect for party season) and, most importantly, protect the delicate skin around the eyes from the summer sun.

Like all things, there are trends that determine the frame shape of the moment. We've seen a return to oversized, 70s-style frames courtesy of the boho renaissance but tiny pairs also seem to be going nowhere. Trends aside, the style that suits you best will depend on your face shape and the tint and colours that you like best.

To help guide your new season sunglasses investment, we've pulled together an edit of new season styles from our favourite retailers that will have you looking effortlessly chic all year long.

Dramatic and oversized

Channel Sofia Loren in a pair of Guess’ oversized square frames. Wear them with a headscarf tied Nonna-style to give glamorous Italian vibes.

Square Plastic Sunglasses, $110 from Guess, Ground Level

Tiny and chic

Sometimes a pair of sunglasses can do all the talking for you, like these chic cat-eyes from Ralph Lauren. They’d be perfect for watching the tennis courtside.

Polo Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $249 from Polo Ralph Lauren, Ground Level

For a pop of a colour

There’s something very chic about accessorising a monochromatic outfit with a poppy-coloured pair of sunglasses. This red pair from Bally are just the ticket.

Sue Sunglasses, $510 from Bally, Ground Floor

To wear day and night

Frames with a slightly tinted, coloured lens are all the rage at the moment. If you’re not quite ready to go full rose-tinted glasses though, try these olive-hued ones from Oroton.

Hanna Sunglasses, $299 from Oroton, Ground Level

Frame of the moment

No brand is cooler at the moment than Miu Miu, and these sport-inspired sunglasses offer up the ultimate street cred. Miu Miu Sunglasses, $695 from Sunglass Hut, Lower Ground 2