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Cat eye sunglasses have been in style for nearly 100 years, and they're not going anywhere soon. After all, the best cat eye sunglasses have a cool retro style that looks good on practically every face shape. And a pretty pair of shades are more than a sunny-day accessory—they're an important part of protecting yourself from sun damage. The sun's harsh ultraviolet (UV) light can damage not only the skin around your eyes, but also the eye itself.

The cat eye (sometimes also called a harlequin frame) was first designed by Altina Schinasi in the 1930s as a fix for the lack of stylish options for women. Her glasses had exaggerated framing around the eyes and were inspired by the unique masks that she saw while traveling in Venice, Italy. Although they had an unexpected shape, first iterations of these glasses featured fairly plain frames—it wasn't until the 1940s that makers began adding stars and embellishments to the upper corner of cat eye frames.

Click through to shop from 15 great pairs of cat eye sunglasses purrfect for throwing on the next time the forecast is looking bright (along with some protective sunscreen and a brimmed hat). And if a cat eye just isn't your style, be sure to check out the best sunglasses for any face shape.

These chic glasses are a great basic cat eye. The shiny red frames have a very glam Hollywood look. 

Ree Drummond has worn sunglasses from the brand Diff Eyewear before. Follow her lead with the company's take on the cat eye, which is oversized and mod. 

Reviewers rave about the narrow fit of these glasses for smaller faces. And you can't go wrong with this classic pattern!

Up your outfit's glam factor with a pair of oversized frames. This pair comes in more than a dozen different colors, too. 

Or choose smaller glasses for an on-trend look. This pair is budget friendly, to boot. 

Reach for these mod glasses if you want a subtle, chunky cat eye look. The tortoiseshell pattern is always in style. 

Channel your inner hippie with these rose-tinted lenses. Even though they're lighter, they still protect against 100% of UV rays. 

Everything's better with flowers: even sunglasses! Add a little whimsy to your look with these chunky frames. 

There's no reason practical can't be pretty: You can upgrade these Warby Parker sunnies with your glasses prescription. 

The elongated edges of a cat eye leave lots of room for embellishments. This pair uses the extra space for a little sparkle. 

Colorful sunglasses are the best way to add a bright pop to any outfit. This inexpensive pair is a great way to try out a new style!  

See in to the future with these funky metal frames. They look cool while still protecting your eyes from 100% of UV rays. 

Sharp corners add a bit of edge to this girly trend. This oversized pair are inexpensive, too. 

Ree loves any excuse to add florals to an outfit. She'd probably love these summery frames! 

Cat eye sunglasses have been in style for so long, and they're not going anywhere. Invest in the look for the long haul with these sturdy Ray-Bans.