Simons
Lara Round Polarized Sunglasses
The Lara Round Polarized Sunglasses are full-rim eyewear featuring a glossy black plastic frame with round lenses that have a subtle cat-eye upsweep and a purple-to-gray gradient tint. They provide polarized lenses with 100% UV protection, making them suitable for outdoor use and glare reduction. The lightweight plastic construction and clearly marked UV protection on the temple ensure comfortable, functional wear.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Round polarized sunglasses with UV protection
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- round frame shape
- polarized lenses
- 100% UV protection
- lightweight plastic frame
- comfortable fit
Product Insights
The Lara Round Polarized Sunglasses by Simons offer lightweight impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses in a plastic frame that eliminate glare and enhance color contrast, improving driving hazard detection speed by up to 0.7 seconds. Their round, unisex design flatters oblong, oval, square, and heart-shaped faces. At $29, they cost $11 less than the stainless steel BARCUR alternative, but the plastic frame requires careful storage and cleaning to avoid scratches, warping, and damage from heat or harsh chemicals.
Verified claims
- Storage
- Store in case, avoid dashboards; prevents scratches and warping.
- Cleaning
- Clean with microfiber and mild soap; avoid acetone, alcohol, paper towels.
- Lens durability
- Impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses in plastic frame; lighter than glass.
- Face shapes
- The Lara's round frames suit square, oblong, oval, and heart-shaped faces.
- Glare reduction
- Eliminates glare and enhances color contrast for richer, sharper vision.
- Driving safety
- Drivers react 0.3–0.7 seconds faster to road hazards with polarized lenses.
- Unisex design
- Third-party sellers describe the Lara as a unisex round shape with a versatile medium fit that suits a broader range of face shapes than typical women's-only frames.
- Build quality
- Weighs 26g with polycarbonate lenses, combining lightness with impact resistance.
- Value
- At $29, it is $11 less than similar round polarized frames like the BARCUR.
- Price comparison
- Lightweight plastic frame at $29 saves $11 over the $39.90 stainless steel BARCUR option.
- Lens quality
- Polarized polycarbonate lenses block 100% UV protection, typically covering UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nm.
- Fit
- Buyer fit feedback is mixed: one reviewer found the sunglasses too big and returned them, and another had difficulty fitting them to their face.
- Durability feedback
- Some buyers report the frames bend easily.
Product record
- Title
- Lara Round Polarized Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 29 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Everyday sun protection on the go
These polarized sunglasses offer 100% UV protection for time spent outdoors in bright sun, from errands to travel. The lightweight plastic frame — about 26 grams — is designed for comfortable all-day wear. They're presented with a classic round cat-eye shape described as unisex, though that fit is the source's assertion rather than reported customer feedback.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Lara Round Polarized Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized lenses with 100% UV protection in a lightweight plastic frame that weighs about 26 grams, with durable polycarbonate lenses in a purple-to-gray gradient tint. The rounded full-rim silhouette has a subtle cat-eye upsweep and comes in a single ONE SIZE fit, so it works best if that standard fit suits you; it is offered in Black, Ivory/Cream Beige, and Taupe.[1,2,3,4] | Morgan Polarized Round Sunglasses: Choose these if you want polarized lenses with 100% UV protection for bright, sun-intensive outings like driving, fishing, or beach days — the review analysis reports they cut glare and offer broad eye coverage. They suit fashion-oriented daily wear with a chic, full-rim round silhouette in a light, comfortable translucent clear frame with dark green lenses, offered in Light Grey, Beige/Greige, and Hazelnut, each one size (48 mm eye width, 28 mm bridge, 155 mm temple). Note that the frames fit true-to-size on most faces according to the reviews analysis, but may run slightly wide on very small or petite faces, so consider sizing down if that applies to you.[5,6,7] | Ronda Polarized Rounded Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized lenses with 100% UV protection in a rounded, tortoiseshell-patterned full-rim frame with flat green-tinted lenses and thin metallic temples. The light plastic frame is described as comfortable, and the Taupe colorway comes in a single ONE SIZE. Note that one buyer reported the arm tip detaching the day after purchase, suggesting a possible manufacturing defect that could affect longevity.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing full-frame view of glossy black plastic sunglasses with rounded, slightly upswept rims and purple-to-light-gray gradient lenses; temple arms are partially visible angled back.
- Frame material and finishGlossy black molded plastic frame visible across rims, bridge and upper brow with a smooth reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Overall shapeRounded full-rim silhouette with a subtle cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners and a softly curved lower rim.
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x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - BridgeNarrow, slightly curved saddle-style bridge integrated into the plastic frame connecting the two rims.
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x 0.44 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Lenses gradientTinted gradient lenses darkest at the top in a muted purple hue, fading toward a much lighter gray near the bottom edge of the lenses.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.34 · w 0.35 · h 0.24 (high) - Temple arms visibleTemple arms are partially visible through the lenses and extend back out of the frame at an angle; inner arm surfaces appear dark gray to black.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.38 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Rim thicknessMedium-thickness rims with a continuous profile; top rims are slightly thicker than the bottom rims.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.84 · h 0.30 (high) - Reflections and highlightsSpecular highlights along the upper rim and bridge indicate a polished glossy surface.
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x 0.35 · y 0.29 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light gray background with a soft shadow beneath the glasses; front-on centered composition with even diffuse lighting.
- Shot compositionSunglasses are centered in a frontal view with the full front face visible and even negative space above and below.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
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x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Cast shadowSoft, elongated shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the sunglasses matching the outline of the frame and temples.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting qualityDiffuse, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and gentle specular highlights on the glossy frame.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
glossy black· frame#221D1Amuted purple gradient (upper)· lens upper gradientlight gray (lower lens)· lens lower gradient#C4C3C4dark gray· temple inner surface#4C3C46- Frame material and finishGlossy black molded plastic frame visible across rims, bridge and upper brow with a smooth reflective finish.
- 02
Product
Glossy black plastic full-rim sunglasses with slightly upswept round lenses, purple-to-gray gradient lenses, and a thin vertical silver hinge accent; left inner temple shows legible printed text.
- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible on front and temples with continuous molded construction (no visible screws on front rims).
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high) - Lens shapeRounded lenses with a subtle cat-eye upsweep at the outer upper corners; rims are continuous around each lens.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.42 (high) - Lens tintGradient-tinted lenses, darker near the top with a purple hue transitioning to a lighter gray toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.58 · h 0.36 (high) - Hinge accentThin vertical silver metal trim at the outer edge of the front frame where the temple meets the rim.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.05 · h 0.10 (medium) - Temple shapeStraight, moderately wide temples that taper slightly toward the curved temple tips; glossy finish matches front frame.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (medium) - Inner temple printed text“100% UV Protection”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; three-quarter front-right viewpoint showing both lenses and temples.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right angle showing front rims, both lenses, and both temples laid out to display profile and front simultaneously.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray background and surface with a distinct soft shadow cast by the sunglasses to the lower right.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left creating subtle highlights on glossy frame and a soft drop shadow beneath and to the right of the product.
Colors
gloss black· framepurple gradient to gray· lenses#624E59polished silver· hinge trim#9A959B- Frame material and finishFull-rim glossy black plastic frame visible on front and temples with continuous molded construction (no visible screws on front rims).
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Lara sunglasses
Sunglasses were cute, but too big. Sent them back.
Confortable
Confortable
Flimsy
Love the colour and tint but they bend easily and am having a problem fitting them to my face.