Our Favorite Under-$50 Sunglasses for Fall

A replenished stock of wardrobe basics beckons at the turn of any season, fall being no exception. Tailored blazers, smart slacks, cozy sweaters, cute ankle boots—the list goes on—and while we'd love to freely buy each and every single one of these laundry-list items from all of our favorite designers, we have to realistically draw the line somewhere. Whether it's allocating more budget to a classic designer item this year, like some gorgeous leather boots, and opting for more budget-friendly options things like a button-down shirt or a pencil skirt for the office, the key is in compromise.

Thus, we sifted through our inventory of items we want to buy right now and landed on sunglasses as the category we could feasibly spend less on at the moment. Thankfully, once committing to this endeavor, we were delighted to find that there are actually plenty of affordable sunglasses available right now that not only feel relevant for 2018 but also don't look cheap—win, win! To see what we mean, scroll down for our edit of 20 sunnies for fall that all ring in under $50.

We're getting Hepburn vibes.

White sunglasses still work for fall (and winter!).

Embrace the futuristic trend with themed sunnies.

Some cute cat-eye sunnies should be in every girl's accessory closet.

Try a sandy color for something unexpected.

Versatile and slightly edgy.

Wear these with your favorite knits and denim.

Opt for something cool, like these metal-rim sunglasses.

For a low-key pop of color.

Small sunnies strike again.

We love a see-through lens.

Wear everywhere and all the time.

For the shopper who likes larger frames.

Make everyone green with envy with these adventurous sunnies.

More proof that futuristic sunglasses are here to stay.

A pretty shade of navy is a nice breather from your standard black pair.

Give your look a touch of retro.

Round frames always make a statement.

A fun find.

We're intrigued by the cut lenses on this pair.

Still looking for something? See more of the season's top sunglasses trends.

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)