Anyone else feeling like the latest trends can somehow always be found in your dad’s closet? Same here.

It’s no secret that fashion loves retro revivals. Every season brings about an updated version of a vintage favorite – like chokers, platforms and scrunchies. Sometimes, though, the revivals are unexpected, like biker shorts and dad sneakers. Now, sunglasses chains (also called “eyewear chains”, “glasses chains” or “sunglass lanyards”) are ready to invade your Instagram feeds.

Sunglasses chains might instantly remind you of a librarian (or your dad on vacation.. talk about being effortlessly trendy), but they’ve been reworked with chains, pearls and beads to look super stylish and chic.

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This trend is perfect for those days where you just want to nix the makeup and throw on a pair of classic sunglasses. Not only are these chains easy to wear, but they also ensure that you won’t lose your glasses!

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The trendiest glasses chains on the market right now are the ones that can double as jewelry.

If you’re not into statement earrings, ditch them and get a chic chain for your sunnies instead. Or, if you’re loving the chain, you could even remove the silicone ends and attach a necklace closure to the ends – boom, a chic chain necklace to upgrade any outfit.

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Products (top to bottom, left to right): Mysterious Pearl Chain, Lara Pearl Chain, Pearlized Sunnies Chain, Luxx Levels Chain

Chains with pearls are super on-trend and vintage-chic.

Pearls are a vintage girl’s best friend, and this chain would look perfect on a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, worn with an off-the-shoulder sundress. They would even look chic paired with reading glasses and a preppy outfit once school starts back up.