19 Shady Sunglasses Memes That Turn the Brightness Down

Ally Perry • Writer and Editor

Jun 28, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Sunglasses are truly the accessory that keeps on giving. Not only do they serve an important practical purpose, but they are also capable of upping the wearer's coolness level by a solid few points. With the wrong style, they are also capable of making them look like a massive dork, too, but isn't that the case for almost any kind of fashion risk? While this particular kind of eyewear was originally designed with the purpose of blocking out the sun, it can also be used to hide when you've been crying, or help you avoid making eye contact with anybody that you don't want to.

Based on all these factors and more, it is fair to say that there is ample inspiration to be taken from this fashion statement to be turned into memes. We are in sunglasses season, and that is more than enough reason to celebrate this eye protection with humor.