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Reviewed by : Dr. Matthew Miller, OD on August 29th, 2020
Elegant, natural-looking, and effortlessly classy, tortoiseshell glasses have been a style standard for a century. Once made from actual tortoiseshell, the classic rich walnut and toffee color likely springs to mind when you think of tortoise frames. These days, tortoise sunglasses are mostly made of acetate in a range of colors and tones.
A longtime favorite of prescription glasses wearers, tortoiseshell sunglasses are so popular that you’ll find them in every style category in our catalog. Start scrolling, and you won’t be disappointed!
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Rockabilly retro
From your wingtip shoes to your perfectly pomaded ‘do, the only thing missing is a pair of cat-eye or browline tortoise-shell sunglasses. The perfect accessory for a rock and roll ensemble.
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The laidback rebel
Maybe you’re not really a free-spirited drifter, but you like to play one on the weekend. A pair of round tortoiseshell sunglasses may not put you on the road to nowhere, but you’ll look the part.
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The professional
Whether your look is more tightlaced academic or sassy librarian, there’s a pair of tortoise sunglasses that will complete your outfit perfectly. On the job or off, tortoiseshell sunglasses are always working hard.