In the past, oversized sunglasses were used to make fun of people. These oversized sunglasses usually have plastic frames and bright-colored lenses. Although oversized sunglasses can still be worn for humorous purposes, nowadays, moderately oversized sunglasses are being worn as a popular fashion accessory.

The fascination behind these oversized sunglasses began with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who wore and popularized oversized sunglasses back in the 1960s. These oversized sunglasses were named after her, becoming known as "Jackie O s" or the Onassis glasses.

In recent years, there has been resurgence in the popularity of these oversized sunglasses. This comeback can be attributed to the different celebrities who regularly sport these oversized sunglasses in order to hide their faces from the paparazzi. These celebrities include Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson, to name just a few. Because of them, girls of all ages, particularly those in high school and college, have started donning oversized sunglasses.

Oversized sunglasses can still have plastic frames and lenses, but nowadays, oversized sunglasses are designed with more accessories, such as crystals.

Another reason why oversized sunglasses still remain popular is that they can suit almost any face. For people with small faces, oversized sunglasses can fill them out. On the other hand, for people with big faces, oversized sunglasses appear as though they are just of the right size. People with long faces can also make their face look shorter by using oversized sunglasses. By covering a large area of the face, the face will appear wider than it actually is. Aside from this, oversized sunglasses can also be used by people with large noses to make the nose appear smaller.

Aside from looking trendy, some people also choose to wear oversized sunglasses as a form of protection for their eyes. Since the frames are bigger, the sunglasses are able to cover a larger area, preventing the sunlight from creeping from the sides of the sunglasses and reaching the eyes.

One of the best things about oversized sunglasses is the cost. Although there are really expensive oversized sunglasses from popular brands such as Christian Dior, D & G or Chanel, there are also a lot of cheap oversized sunglasses that can be bought from lesser-known vintage stores in your area. Now you can be stylish without overspending!