Simons
Bahia Rectangular Cat-Eye Glasses
The Bahia rectangular cat-eye sunglasses feature a glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame with flat, dark grey lenses that provide 100% UV protection. Designed for everyday outdoor use, the lightweight plastic frame is comfortable for extended wear. Key specifications include a rectangular cat-eye shape with a subtly angled browline and slim temple arms.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Rectangular cat-eye glasses with a light and comfortable plastic frame and 100% UV protection.
100% UV protection, lightweight frame
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- lightweight plastic frame
- 100% UV protection
- cat-eye shape
- rectangular lenses
Product Insights
At $19, the Bahia Rectangular Cat-Eye Glasses deliver 100% UV400 protection and durable metal hinges with reinforced attachment points. The fixed nose pads prevent breakage but cannot be adjusted for fit, and the frame lacks polarization, though multiple colorways and the option for prescription lens replacement add value. The angled brow and rectangular cat-eye silhouette flatter oval, round, and diamond faces. Proper care—avoiding heat, Windex, or scratch repair—and storage in a hard case preserve the UV coating, which scratches easily.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- 100% UV protection equals UV400, blocking 99-100% of UVA and UVB.
- Coating care
- Avoid household glass cleaners, ammonia-based sprays, high heat, and DIY scratch repair; they strip or degrade the UV-protective coating.
- Durability
- Metal hinges and reinforced hinge points address the two most common failure modes of budget plastic sunglasses, making the frame more durable than many $19 competitors.
- Heat resistance
- Plastic frame can warp from high heat, so store carefully.
- Nose pads
- The plastic frame has fixed nose pads that cannot be adjusted for fit.
- Face shape
- Angled brow and moderate width flatter oval, round, and diamond faces.
- Shape selection
- Over a dozen $19 shapes at Simons, including aviator and narrow rectangular styles.
- Silhouette
- The Bahia's rectangular cat-eye silhouette is a specific refinement among budget frames; similarly priced rivals omit the 'rectangular' modifier.
- Value
- Lacks polarization, but multiple colorways and possible prescription upgrade add value.
- Lens care
- Store in a hard case; clean with a microfiber cloth to avoid scratches.
- Lens replacement
- Lenses can be replaced with prescription ones by an optician, with compatibility confirmation.
- Color options
- Four neutral colorways at $19 each; two pairs cost $38, just $9 more than one polarized pair.
- Color vs UV safety
- Tint is purely aesthetic; these lenses provide 100% UV protection regardless of their light tint.
- Prescription lens compatibility
- An optician may be able to replace the lenses with prescription lenses, depending on the frame construction; the frame has fixed nose pads that cannot be adjusted.
- Lens cleaning solution
- Use a mild dish soap and lukewarm water solution as the safest everyday cleaner to avoid stripping the UV-protective coating.
Product record
- Title
- Bahia Rectangular Cat-Eye Glasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bahia Rectangular Cat-Eye Glasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable women's sunglasses with a rectangular cat-eye shape and 100% UV protection. The plastic frame has a glossy tortoiseshell acetate look with a low-profile integrated bridge and slim temple arms, and the lenses are flat, non-reflective dark grey with an even tint. They come in one size, so fit can't be adjusted through sizing options.[1,2,3] | Layla Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable cat-eye pair with upward-swept corners and full-rim rounded-triangle lenses that provides 100% UV protection, in dark gray tinted plastic lenses with gold metal trim; the Oxford and Taupe variants each come in one size. Note that the integrated metal bridge has a molded nose pad area rather than separate silicone nose pads, which may affect fit if you prefer adjustable pads.[4,5] | Vivian Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this for a lightweight, comfortable plastic cat-eye style with upswept corners, a glossy finish, and dark gray-green lenses; the listing states 100% UV protection, which is also printed on the inner temple. The Burgundy variant comes in one size only, so it suits shoppers whose fit needs are met by a single standard sizing. The matte, non-reflective lens look is how the lenses appear in product photos rather than a stated coating.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of rectangular cat-eye style sunglasses with a glossy tortoiseshell acetate frame and dark grey solid lenses. Thin temple arms continue the tortoiseshell pattern and the right temple inner face shows a short white manufacture text.
- Frame shapeFront-facing cat-eye influenced rectangular frame with subtly upturned outer corners and a pronounced, slightly angled browline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy rigid acetate appearance with a mottled tortoiseshell pattern of medium and dark brown patches on a warm amber base.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.78 · h 0.36 (high) - LensesFlat, non-reflective dark grey lenses with even tint and no visible gradient or pattern.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.48 · w 0.25 · h 0.24 (high) - TemplesSlim, straight temple arms continuing the tortoiseshell acetate pattern, curving slightly downward near the tips.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (medium); x 0.46 · y 0.46 · w 0.49 · h 0.24 (medium) - Nose bridgeLow-profile integrated bridge formed by the same tortoiseshell acetate, with a smooth continuous edge between the lenses.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple text“MADE IN CHINA/FABRIQUE EN CHINE”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light grey background with soft diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the glasses. Image shows three-quarter front view of the sunglasses, slightly angled so the left front and inner right temple are visible.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the frame centered horizontally and rotated so the left lens is slightly nearer to the camera than the right lens.
- Background and surfaceEven light grey seamless background and surface with a faint soft shadow under the frame indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
- Reflections and highlightsSpecular highlights on the upper edges of the frame and temple tips consistent with a glossy finish and softbox lighting; lenses show minimal reflection.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame (tortoiseshell)#4B4443dark grey· lenses#4B4443- Frame shapeFront-facing cat-eye influenced rectangular frame with subtly upturned outer corners and a pronounced, slightly angled browline.