Which Sunglasses Color Should You Choose?

The shape of your sunglasses matters, but the color of the frame and the tint of the lenses play just as big a role in the final look.

With black, tortoiseshell, warm browns, smoky lenses, or classic greens, making a choice can feel overwhelming.
This guide is designed to help you find the perfect sunglasses color based on your skin tone, your style, and the wardrobe you wear every day.

1. Black Frames: The Timeless Chic Essential

No sunglasses guide would be complete without the iconic black frame.

Why we love it

• Works with absolutely everything: denim, tailoring, flowing dresses, white tees…

• Instantly adds structure and sophistication to the face

• Never goes out of style

A black frame - especially in an oval or slightly elongated silhouette like the Paul d’Orsay models - is ideal if you want:

• A versatile pair you can wear daily

• Something elegant, minimal, and effortless

2. Tortoiseshell Frames: Warm, Flattering & Easy to Wear

Tortoiseshell is one of the most universally flattering frame colors.

Its strengths

• Brings warmth to the face

• Softens facial features

• Pairs beautifully with:

  • fair to golden skin

  • blonde, brunette, or red hair

  • neutral outfits (beige, cream, white, black)

It offers a subtle vintage-chic appeal — perfect for the Parisian-inspired style that defines Paul d’Orsay.

3. Deep Browns: Elegant, Soft & Refined

Chocolate, mocha, and rich coffee-colored frames are a perfect alternative to black.

Why choose them

• Softer on certain skin tones than pure black

• Very elegant in sunlight

• Stunning with brown or gradient brown lenses

They are particularly flattering on:

• golden or medium skin tones

• brown or black hair

• understated outfits with warm accents (linen, leather, knitwear)

4. Light Tones: Champagne, Honey, Nude

Light, translucent frames are both trendy and surprisingly wearable.

Perfect if you:

• love soft, luminous looks

• wear a lot of white, beige, cream, or light blue

• want sunglasses that don’t overpower your facial features

On the face, they create a gentle, almost blurred elegance — ideal for refined, sophisticated sunglasses that still remain subtle.

5. Choosing the Right Lens Color

Frame color shapes your style,
but lens color affects both aesthetics and visual comfort.

Brown lenses

• Enhance contrast

• Comfortable in bright or changing weather

• Excellent for city life and driving

Grey lenses

• Neutral tint

• Preserves natural color perception

• Best for a “true-to-life” visual experience

Green lenses

• A balanced in-between

• Reduce glare effectively

• Add a subtle retro-chic touch

No matter the tint, UV protection is what matters most.
Paul d’Orsay sunglasses are designed to offer UV protection suited to the strong Australian sun, while maximizing everyday comfort.

6. Matching Your Sunglasses to Your Skin Tone & Wardrobe

According to your skin tone

Very fair skin

• Black, light tortoiseshell, soft browns, champagne

Golden to medium skin

• Deep black, dark tortoiseshell, warm browns, honey tones

Deep or dark skin

• Black, contrasted tortoiseshell, intense browns

According to your wardrobe

You wear a lot of colors → choose a neutral frame (black, brown, tortoiseshell).
You’re more minimalist (beige, white, denim, black) → anything works — even bold tortoiseshell or light translucent tones.

7. The Takeaway

Choosing the right sunglasses color is all about balancing:

• your skin tone

• your hair color

• your wardrobe

• and your personal style

Paul d’Orsay Paris collections are designed to blend naturally into a modern, chic wardrobe — whether Parisian, Australian, or somewhere in between.

Black, warm tortoiseshell, or rich brown:
find the shade that becomes your signature.