• Select Sunglasses With Style

• Discover Sunglasses That Complement Your Face

• Look at Sunglass Construction

• Choose Sunglass Features

• Find Sunglasses on eBay

• Buy Sunglasses With Confidence

Select Sunglasses With Style

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 favourite 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 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.

Discover Sunglasses That Complement Your Face

Discover Sunglasses That Complement Your Face

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 colours 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 favourite feature whenever possible, such as wearing vivid green frames with pale lenses to highlight emerald eyes.

Look at Sunglass Construction

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 colour, 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 colours

Sunglass lenses come in a variety of colours, with black being the most common. Different colours offer different protection or vision enhancements.

• Grey sunglass lenses: Grey lenses cut light without distorting colours.

• Brown and green sunglass lenses: Brown lenses and green lenses offer some contrast enhancements and minimal colour 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 colour contrast and depth perception.

• Clear sunglass lenses: Clear lenses do not dim light but often 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

Choose Sunglass Features

Sunglasses with certain features protect your eyesight and allow you to see more clearly.   

• Ultra-violet sunglass protection: Most sunglasses offer UV protection that protects 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 colours 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 colour, 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

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

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 a problem arises during your transaction, eBay and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to C$1,250.

• eBay Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.