Consider the context and how you feel about the sunglasses. Some possible meanings include: An attempt to project a certain image “Shading” or protecting yourself—for example, from people around you or from facing reality Trying to control or affect your perception of situations, events, or people in an unnatural or skewed way (other than reality) Distancing yourself from people, relationships, or social interactions Feeling private, or like you want to hide yourself or your feelings, or like you don’t want to be bothered by others Feeling insecure