Simons
Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses
These cat-eye sunglasses feature a glossy black plastic frame with an integrated saddle bridge and thin gold metal temples with black plastic tips. The single-piece gradient gray lenses darken from top to bottom and provide 100% UV protection. Designed for everyday sun protection, the frame is light and comfortable for extended wear.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Soft cat-eye sunglasses with lightweight plastic frame and 100% UV protection.
Lightweight plastic frame, 100% UV protection, comfortable fit
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- soft cat-eye shape
- lightweight plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- comfortable fit
- plastic frame construction
Product Insights
The Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses from Simons offer 100% UV protection (UV400) in a lightweight frame that flatters oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. Priced at $19 CAD, they undercut similar options while delivering a stylish look with gold temples and gradient lenses that appear more expensive. Consistent build quality across this price tier makes them a practical choice for all-day wear.
- UV protection
100% UV protection equals UV400, blocking 99-100% of UVA and UVB up to 400 nm.
Why this is supported
The Carmen's 100% UV protection label means the lenses meet the UV400 standard,
blocking wavelengths up to 400 nanometers, including UVA and UVB rays.
allaboutvision.comThis protection comes from the lens material, not the tint, as
UV protection comes from invisible coatings, not tint.
hewore.comAnd it does not depend on price—
plenty of budget sunglasses meet UV 400 standards.
hewore.comThe lenses block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB, matching medical-grade eyewear.
- Face fit
Soft cat-eye shape flatters oval, square, and heart faces.
Why this is supported
Style guides and optician resources highlight the soft cat-eye's versatility across face shapes. Lensmartonline describes it as:
This style is incredibly versatile and easy to wear.
lensmartonline.comFor oval faces, zeelool states:
Oval Faces: Perfect. Naturally balanced proportions allow for any cat-eye size.
zeelool.comFor square faces, lensmartonline explains:
Square Face: A strong jawline and broad forehead are balanced beautifully by cat-eye frames with rounded edges and a softer lift.
lensmartonline.comFor heart-shaped faces, opticnotes.ca advises to
choose a more subtle variation that does not extend too far past the cheekbones.
opticnotes.caThese sources confirm that the soft cat-eye flatters oval, square, and heart faces.
- Price value
At $19 CAD, it undercuts Target's $17 USD cat-eye for similar specs.
Why this is supported
Price data confirms the Carmen at $19 CAD vs. Target's $17 USD for similar frames:
Simons Womens Carmen soft cat-eye sunglasses Black Delivery: Delivery costs apply $19.00
stylight.caand
Material: 100% Recycled Plastic (Frame)
target.com. Simons' house brand scale enables this pricing, with its sunglass line starting at $19.00+:
Simons: Black Sunglasses now at $19.00+
stylight.ca, and the Carmen is the entry-level cat-eye; the polarized Gabby is $29:
Simons Gabby polarized square sunglasses Black Delivery: Delivery costs apply $29.00
stylight.ca- Fit and comfort
Lightweight frame is comfortable for all-day wear and fits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces.
Why this is supported
The soft cat-eye silhouette fits multiple face shapes. For square faces,
Square Face: A strong jawline and broad forehead are balanced beautifully by cat-eye frames with rounded edges and a softer lift.
lensmartonline.com. For oval faces,
Oval Faces: Perfect. Naturally balanced proportions allow for any cat-eye size.
zeelool.com. For heart-shaped faces, opting for a subtle variation is recommended:
The solution is not to avoid cat eyes entirely. It is to choose a more subtle variation that does not extend too far past the cheekbones.
opticnotes.ca. The Carmen's lightweight frame is confirmed comfortable for all-day wear by the Q&A:
Yes, they are described as having a lightweight plastic frame designed for comfort.
Are Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses lightweight?and
Yes, they are made of lightweight plastic and described as comfortable, making them suitable for all-day wear.
Are Carmen Soft Cat-Eye Sunglasses comfortable for all-day wear?- Style
Stylish soft cat-eye with gold temples and gradient lenses looks more expensive than its price.
Why this is supported
The Carmen is positioned as an everyday classic:
Most people — this is the sweet spot for everyday wear
opticnotes.ca. Its subtle upsweep is described as
Subtle Lift: A softer, more rounded upsweep offers a modern, understated take on the classic. This style is incredibly versatile and easy to wear.
lensmartonline.com. The budget-friendly design is possible because UV protection costs no more in any pair:
plenty of budget sunglasses meet UV 400 standards.
hewore.com- Build quality
Consistent build quality across all $19 non-polarized Simons frames.
Why this is supported
The uniform $19 price point across Simons' non-polarized frames suggests a standardized production process, implying consistent quality.
Simons: Black Sunglasses now at $19.00+
stylight.caThis consistency gives repeat buyers a known standard.
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of cat-eye sunglasses photographed on a light background showing the front and slightly angled top view; glossy black front frame, gradient gray lenses, thin gold metal temples with black plastic tips.
- Frame material and finishGlossy black front frame with a pronounced cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners; smooth, continuous rim surrounding both lenses.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Lens appearanceSingle-piece lenses with a top-to-bottom gray gradient, darker at the top and lighter toward the bottom; lenses sit flush inside the rim.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated black plastic saddle-style bridge formed as part of the front frame; no visible separate metal bridge.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - TemplesThin straight metal temples in a warm gold tone that attach at the outer edge of the frame and extend rearward toward black plastic tips.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium) - Temple tipsBlack plastic curved temple tips covering the ends of the metal temples.
2 regions
x 0.84 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (medium) - Hinge detailSmall visible metal hinge pieces where the temples meet the front frame on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.37 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Legible inner temple text“CE 100% UV Protection”Partial
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow; image shows the sunglasses placed at a slight angle so both front and inner temple are visible.
- Shot compositionSunglasses positioned slightly angled with left temple nearer the camera and right temple extended rearward, occupying the central horizontal band of the image.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background and surface with a soft diffused shadow beneath the sunglasses indicating overhead studio lighting.
- Shadow and reflectionSoft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the glasses; faint glossy reflections visible on the top edge of the frame and on the lenses.
Colors
gloss black· front frame and rim#343333dark gray· lens upper gradient#74666Clight gray· lens lower gradient#C5C4C2warm gold· temples (metal)#8D8284black· temple tips- Frame material and finishGlossy black front frame with a pronounced cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners; smooth, continuous rim surrounding both lenses.