Eyewear ·
A sunglass frame is a line in an outfit, just like a lapel or a hem. This piece looks at four classic shapes, round, soft square, aviator and cat-eye, and what kind of line each one draws.
Pick a frame and an outfit in the interactive to see whether the pair echoes or contrasts, how loud it reads, the rule behind it, when to break it, and what to look for at any budget.
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A cat-eye in a light gold-tone frame: the upswept diagonal from the article, the loudest of the four shapes, so keep the rest of the outfit plain.
Cat-eye shape · Gold-tone metal frame · One size
A black square frame with straight edges: the firm, graphic shape that echoes straight lines in a tee and jeans or a tailored jacket.
Square shape · Black frame · One size
A classic aviator teardrop: the shape with both a straight bar and a curved lens, so it bridges most outfits.
Aviator shape · Thin metal frame · 62 mm lens
