Look your best in summer: Celebrity stylist shares tips to style your sunglasses

Few accessories are as essential during the summer months as a trusted pair or a few of sunglasses From protecting your eyes to upping your style game therersquos a lot your sunnies can do for you But if yoursquove been shopping around for a new pair yoursquoll realise the sea of choices that present themselves to you in a bewildering mix of sizes shapes colour and finishes To help simplify the selection process we reached out to celebrity stylist Mitali Ambekar for a few handy tipsThe right occasionAnushka Sharma matches her white sunglasses to her outfitWith the mob wife aesthetic trending on social media oversized glasses are back in a big way They are oversized they cover almost half your face and theyrsquore not for the fainthearted This style works best for airport looks or outdoor day events Maximalists can take this style to the next level by sporting a pair that has a tortoiseshell frame Pool parties and beach vacations demand mirrored oversized styles says Ambekar For those keen to experiment Y2Kthemed coloured lenses are back and you can take your pick from a variety of colours that range from rose to green However for a more cohesive look Ambekar recommends picking a colour from your outfit and matching it to your glassesMitali AmbekarFormal gatherings are best served by sleek styles such as aviators and cateye sunglasses she notes Another trend thatrsquos rapidly catching on are clubmaster frames that are thick at the top to mimic your eyebrows and thinner at the bottom This style looks sophisticated and works well for formal or work events ldquoSunglasses with a glossy finish will add weight to your face as compared to a matte onetone alternativerdquo Ambekar addsBe practicalOversized sunglasses add glamour to Kareena Kapoor Khanrsquos vibe Pics courtesyInstagramIn summer itrsquos essential to opt for goodquality sunglasses with polarised and UVprotectant lenses ldquoPolarised lenses are specially treated to reduce the glare from reflective surfaces such as water snow and roads They enhance visibility and are ideal for outdoor activitiesrdquo explains Ambekar If you wear prescription glasses regularly you could opt for clipon sunglasses that attach to your regular eyeglasses and offer you the best of visibility protection and styleFace the factsSonam Kapoorrsquos angular face is softened by a rounded frameA key guideline to follow when picking a new pair of sunglasses is to ldquonever mimic the shape of your facerdquo emphasises Ambekar She explains that if you have a round face reach for angular shapes such as squares and rectangles instead of more curved styles On the other hand if you have a welldefined angular or square face a more curved shape such as round or oval styles will help to soften the angles Finally if you have a heartshaped face with a leaner chin opt for aviator or cateye frames An oval face shape is considered as balanced and can thus experiment with all types of frames ldquoWhen in doubt always opt for classic styles such as wayfarers which are both timeless and fashionablerdquo she addsTrending styles for summer 2024Alia Bhatt rocks a pair of sporty Bayonetta framesgtgtSleek metal framesgtgtBayonetta frames another Y2K throwbackgtgtUpdated cateye frames that are slimmer or squarergtgtAngular clubmastersgtgtOversized everything