Sunglasses are the ultimate accessory
They look stylish, help cut glare while you drive or play sports, and can protect your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays. From fashionable designer sunglasses to high-performance sunglasses designed to endure any sport, you'll find a wide selection of sunglasses on eBay.Select Sunglasses With Style
Sporty sunglasses, bold sunglasses, or elegant sunglasses say a lot about your personality. With all the different types of sunglasses available on eBay, know which styles you prefer in order to narrow down your selection.Aviator sunglasses
Big and bold, aviator sunglasses usually have a wire frame and large, oversized lenses. They come with a variety of features, including UV protection and polarization.
Bi-focal sunglasses:
Bi-focal sunglasses have two different focal lengths. Often the sunglasses have a magnifying portion on the lower part of the lens to help you focus when you read.
Celebrity sunglasses
Look like Paris Hilton, the Terminator, or Elvis with rhinestone-accented sunglasses. If you saw a pair of sunglasses in your favorite movie, chances are you can find it on eBay.
Designer sunglasses
Many high-end clothing designers produce sunglasses to complement their lines. A popular choice is Armani sunglasses.
Driving sunglasses
Driving sunglasses have high-contrast lenses to provide a sharp image and cut out glare. Persol sunglasses, Serengeti sunglasses, and Maui Jim sunglasses all make popular driving sunglasses.
Novelty sunglasses
Novelty sunglasses can make you the life of any costume party. They may offer little in the way of eye protection or vision enhancement, but they are a lot of fun.
Vintage sunglasses
Want to look like Jackie O. or Tom Cruise in Top Gun? From cat eyes to Ray-Bans, vintage sunglasses take you back in time.
Oversized sunglasses
Oversized glasses offer extended protection around your face. Some are made for style and others offer increased coverage and protection from light and debris.
Sport sunglasses
Sport sunglasses come with a wide range of features and styles. You can find water-resistant sunglasses designed for water sports, durable and lightweight sunglasses designed for rock climbing, and sunglasses designed for any sport in between. Most sport sunglasses come with scratch-resistant lenses. Popular sports sunglass brands include Oakley sunglasses, Arnette sunglasses, and Native sunglasses.
To find a flattering pair of sunglasses, search for frames that contrast with your face shape. As a general rule of thumb, smaller sunglasses will look best on smaller faces, and larger sunglasses on larger faces. Try a slightly larger frame to add a bit of glamour and mystery to your style.
Sunglasses for oval faces
Anything goes if you have a balanced oval face, so pick sunglasses that matches your style. Sunglasses with a square frame and soft edges will look great. You can also try experimenting with the latest designs, such as wraparounds or extra-daring, Jackie O-esque retro frames.
Sunglasses for round faces
Choose sunglass styles as wide as or slightly wider than the broadest part of your face. Sunglasses with a rectangular frame or other angular frame with soft edges will help add definition to your face. Sunglasses with double brow bars help pull the eye upward, adding length. Sunglasses with wider frames can help your face look thinner.
Sunglasses for square faces
Soften angles with classic oval sunglass frames or round sunglass frames. For more definition, add feminine flair with curvy, cat-eye sunglasses.
Sunglasses for triangular faces
Accentuate the eye area to draw attention away from a sharp jaw. Choose styles with a straight top line, such as aviator sunglasses or sunglasses with angular frames. Rimless sunglasses can also help lighten your overall look.
For maximum effect, choose colors that set off and brighten your skin tone. Pick sunglasses in hues that you love to wear and that look great close to your face. Try to emphasize your favorite feature whenever possible, such as wearing vivid green frames with pale lenses to highlight emerald eyes.
Look at Sunglass Construction
Sunglasses made of different materials serve different purposes. For example, sport sunglasses have a durable, lightweight construction while designer sunglasses emphasize style over function. When comparing sunglasses, look at lens materials, lens color, and sunglass frame construction.
Sunglass lens materials
Sunglass lenses are usually made of glass, plastic, or polycarbonate.
Glass sunglass lenses
Glass lenses are heaviest and offer the best clarity.
Plastic sunglass lenses
Plastic lenses are lightweight and are found in most brands but can be prone to scratches.
Polycarbonate sunglass lenses
Polycarbonate lenses are very strong and shatter resistant.
Sunglass lens colors
Sunglass lenses come in a variety of colors, with black being the most common. Different colors offer different protection or vision enhancements.
Grey sunglass lenses
Grey lenses cut light without distorting colors.
Brown and green sunglass lenses
Brown lenses and green lenses offer some contrast enhancements and minimal color distortion.
Red sunglass lenses
Red lenses offer more contrast enhancement but greater distortion.
Orange and yellow sunglass lenses
Orange lenses and yellow lenses offer the most color contrast and depth perception.
Clear sunglass lenses
Clear lenses do not dim light but can offer UV protection.
Sunglass frame construction
Sunglass frames are often made of metal, nylon, or plastic.
Metal-frame sunglasses
Sunglasses with a metal frame are strong but rigid. They can break or bend permanently if you twist them.
Nylon-frame sunglasses
Nylon frames, often used in sport sunglasses, are lightweight, strong, and flexible.
Plastic-frame sunglasses
Inexpensive plastic frames are lightweight, strong, and flexible. A rubber coating on the bridge and earpieces of sunglass frames allow sunglasses to remain positioned on your face.
A rubber coating on the bridge and earpieces of sunglass frames allow sunglasses to remain positioned on your face.
Choose Sunglass Features
Sunglasses with certain features protect your eyesight and can allow you to see more clearly.
Ultra-violet sunglass protection
Most sunglasses offer UV protection that helps protect your eyes against permanent sun damage and cataracts. Sunglasses that meet recommended standards for UV protection offer at least 60% UVA protection and at least 70% UVB protection. Many experts suggest shooting for more than 98% UV protection. Some sunglass labels may say “UV absorption up to 400nm,” which is equivalent to 100% UV protection. The UV protective coating is applied to sunglass lenses during the manufacturing process and lens tint does not affect the strength of UV protection. Fortunately, UV protection isn’t tied to price tags, so designer and drugstore models can both offer complete UV protection. Keep in mind that while more expensive brands tend to come with 100% UV protection, it’s not a given. Check the label or item information before purchasing.
Polarization
Polarized sunglass lenses reduce light that comes from a reflective surface such as snow or water. They also filter some of the diffused light scattered by our atmosphere.
Mirrored sunglass lenses: Mirrored sunglass lenses have a highly reflective surface that will filter some light. Reflective lenses come in a variety of colors to appeal to your sense of style.
Scratch-resistant sunglass lenses
Scratch-resistant plastic sunglass lenses and polycarbonate sunglass lenses have more durability than untreated lenses. Naturally scratch-resistant glass sunglass lenses can also come with a scratch-resistant coating that adds extra protection.
High-contrast sunglass lenses
Orange sunglass lenses and yellow sunglass lenses offer contrast filtering, which aids in depth perception. They distort color, however, and might not be suitable for driving.
Prescription sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses enable you to enjoy outdoor activities and sports while maintaining good vision. Some prescription sunglasses even transition from indoor to outdoor.
Find Sunglasses on eBay
Once you know what type of sunglasses you want, go to the Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories portal. Either click the Sunglasses link under Men's Accessories or the Sunglasses link under Women's Accessories, Handbags. Then start searching for item listings on eBay.
Categories
The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by brand. You can also navigate to vintage sunglasses using the Categories list on Vintage Clothing, Shoes & Accessories item listings. Click Men's & Women's Accessories. Choose Sunglasses from the following Categories list.
Keyword search
Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find Prada sunglasses, type "prada sunglasses" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.
If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.
Buy Sunglasses With Confidence
Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.
Know your purchase
- Carefully read the details in item listings.
- Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.
- If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.
- Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay are not covered by eBay protection programs.
- Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.
Know your seller
- Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.
- What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?
- What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?
- Most top eBay sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?
Buyer protection
In the unlikely event that you don't receive your item or it is not as described, eBay Buyer Protection will cover your purchase price plus original shipping. Learn more.
