Follow these fashion tips to go the extra mile with your sunglasses this summer

You know that the maximalist wave is here to stay when your Crocs are studded with whimsical baubles and your sunglasses compete with your heirloom necklaces in terms of the bling and the workmanship theyrsquore embellished with The latter trend in particular has been making waves for a while now mdash since 2021 to be precise when a pair of 17thcentury glasses from the Mughal era fashioned from a 300carat Colombian emerald was auctioned by Sothebyrsquos Since then bejewelled sunglasses have been flaunted by fashionistas across the board from Beyonceacute to Doja CatDoja Cat with her bejewelled glasses right opt for frames with rounded edges for a softer look Pics CourtesyInstagramFashion designer Harshavardhan Rai attributes the soaring popularity of the sunglassesjewellery crossover to a heighted quest for expressionism ldquoEvery item of clothing is no longer limited to just functionality People are quite conscious about their clothing being an extension of their identity Even their accessories have to have an underlying ethos and feel more personalrdquo he explains Greeshma Thampi an image consultant points out that in addition to showcasing personal style these sunglasses can highlight your innate creativity add a touch of playfulness or even elevate the glamour quotient of your look ldquoOf all of 2025rsquos trends this is definitely the most Instagramfriendlyrdquo she observesPiciStockAll goggleeyedBejewelled sunglasses work well for a variety of occasions mdash from music festivals to beach vacations or even outdoor wedding events When styling these glasses both Thampi and Rai advise letting the sunglasses be the focal point of your look ldquoYou can either pick a colour from the design of the sunglasses or a neutral to let the glasses really stand outrdquo says Rai For music festivals Thampi recommends a bohochic look team your sunglasses with flowy dresses crochet tops fringe details and a head scarf ldquoA fitted dress worn with a tailored jacket or a jumpsuit in monotone hues can be the perfect foil for these glasses if you wear them to a brunch event For a more retro vibe you could add a bejewelled headband Importantly make sure the rest of your jewellery and your sunglasses are in the same tone For example if you have goldtone gems in your sunglasses repeat that hue in your jewellery to look more put togetherrdquo she adds You could also invest in a variety of designs to match different looks or aesthetics mdash while a pair embellished with studded stones works perfectly for casual outings more intricate designs are perfect for formal events or evening lsquodosGreeshma Thampi and Harshvardhan RaiFace your pairIf yoursquore concerned about the sunglasses dominating your face or distorting proportions Thampi suggests a few simple guidelines to help you pick the perfect pairEsha Aminrsquos retrostyled bejewelled headband Oval All styles suits this face shape Round Prefer more angular styles to contrast the roundness of the face Opt for rectangular frames such as wayfarers or cat eyeglasses with detailing on the top half This adds more structure and length to the face Square or rectangular Choose rounded frames such as aviators Avoid angular or geometric designs Opt for softer edges and rounded shapes in the design elements Heart shape Avoid very large sized sunglasses or very heavy top embellishments which will draw more attention to the top half of the face Opt for smaller detailing in sunglasses and balance the face by adding layered Diamond shape Opt for embellishments on the top half and avoid detailing on the bottom part of the frame The latter draws more attention to the cheeks which is not advisable for this face shape