The History of Fashion: Most Important Style Moments of the 20th Century
1980s: Oversized Sunglasses
Often credited to Jackie Kennedy in the '60s as a way to hide from the paparazzi, big framed sunglasses became incredibly popular in the '80s with the motto of "bigger is better." Designs in the '80s were over the top, which meant everything was bigger--hair, shoulder pads, and even glasses. Popular styles included the ever-so-famous tortoise shell, heart shaped sunnies, and the aviators.
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