As the nicer weather comes around, there’s no better way to show off your unique style than with a stylish pair of sunglasses.
You haveso many options with different colors, materials, and, most importantly:Frame styles.
One of our favorites is browline sunglasses—with a pronounced upper frame, this style makes a bold statement that will have you turning heads no matter the occasion.
Below, we’ll highlight four of our favorite pairs of browline sunglasses. But first, let’s dive into what browline sunglasses are and some of the rich history behind such a stylish frame shape.
What are Browline Sunglasses?
Browline sunglasses are a type of sunglasses frame that features a bold upper frame closely resembling real eyebrows. The name "browline" comes from this characteristic feature—the upper part of the frame creates a brow-like line. Meanwhile, the bottom part of the frame is usually thinner and less prominent, giving the sunglasses a unique and stylish look.
The history of the browline shape dates back to the 1940s—the Shuron eyeglasses company invented a browline design that quickly took hold in the 1950s and became one of the more popular frame shapes.
The popularity of browline frame shapes was up and down over the following decades, with many viewing the shape as “overly conservative.” However, with stars such as Bruce Willis wearing a pair in the movieMoonlighting, the shape began an upswing in popularity, with Ray-Ban releasing their iconic style known as the Clubmaster.
The classic design of browline sunglasses has been updated with modern materials and technology to make them more durable, lightweight, and comfortable to wear. Retro-style TV shows, such as Mad Men, portray characters wearing these classic styles, making them even more popular today.
Browline sunglasses are available in a wide range of styles and colors. You can choose from metal or plastic frames, with or without nose pads, and a variety of lens colors and shapes. They’re a great choice for people who want to add a touch of vintage style to their look, with unmatched versatility that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion.
What Face Shapes Work Best for Browline Sunglasses?
While we recommend wearing sunglasses that you love and that make you feel confident, it’s always a good idea to consider some rules pertaining to face shape.
In general, browline sunglasses are best suited for people with a square or diamond-shaped face. This is because the bold upper frame of the browline sunglasses can balance out the strong jawline and wide cheekbones of these face shapes. The upper frame of the browline sunglasses draws attention to the top of the face and away from the lower part of the face, creating a more balanced look.
On the other hand, people with a round or oval-shaped face may find that browline sunglasses do not complement their face shape as well. The bold upper frame of the browline sunglasses can make a round face appear even rounder, while the narrow lower frame can make an oval face appear longer.
However, this does not mean that people with round or oval faces cannot wear browline sunglasses.It simply means that they may need to find a style that works better for their face shape, such as a narrower upper frame or a more rounded lower frame.
Our Favorite Browline Sunglasses
Loving the browline sunglasses shape? If so, we’ve got some incredible options for you. Here are four of our favorites from Isaac Mizrahi.
Rose Gold/Red Combination Frame Sunglasses
We love rose gold—it’s an elegant and bold color scheme that pairs well with many of your existing favorite outfits.
The Combination Sunglasses in Rose Gold/Red feature a bold upper frame in a beautiful rose gold color, complemented by clear temple tips. Polycarbonate lenses offer 100% UV protection, ensuring your eyes stay safe in the sun. The combination of metal and plastic materials creates a durable and lightweight design that is comfortable to wear all day. These browline sunglasses are perfect for adding a pop of color and style to any outfit.
Silver/Blue Metal Sunglasses
Prefer a metal frame design? We have those too!
The Silver/Blue Metal Sunglasses feature a patterned metal upper frame, creating a bold and edgy look with a classy cat-eye shape. These sunglasses also come with polycarbonate lenses that offer 100% UV protection, ensuring your eyes stay safe in the sun while also adding a cool touch to your style. The metal creates a durable design that doesn’t sacrifice comfort. These browline sunglasses help add a touch of modern sophistication to any outfit—pick them up today!
Tortoise Combination Frame Sunglasses
Tortoise is always a classic color and design, and it looks great on the Combination Frame Sunglasses from Isaac Mizrahi!
These sunglasses offer all of the same styling and benefits as the rose gold color, including 100% UV protection and a lightweight design. For those who prefer a bold color option with the tortoise pattern, you’ve found your new favorite pair of shades!
Gold-Tone/Pink Metal Sunglasses
We couldn’t list off our favorite metal frames without including a gold-tone option!
Like the Silver/Blue version, these Gold-Tone/Pink Metal Sunglasses give you a durable metal design that adds class and sophistication to any outfit. With gold frames, you can also add subtle sparkle and bold style. We also can’t forget about 100% UV protection with polycarbonate lenses!
Shop Our Browline Sunglasses Collection Today
Are you looking for more great browline sunglasses for your wardrobe? With consistent updates to our collection, the Isaac Mizrahi browline sunglasses collection always has a stylish pair of shades to upgrade all of your favorite outfits.
Shop our browline sunglasses today!