Trends come and go every season. Tortoiseshell stays. Film stars wore it in the 1950s, students wore it in the 1990s and you will still see it on the street today.
Why it works on so many faces
The mix of brown, honey and black is softer than solid black but stronger than clear frames. It matches almost every skin tone and hair colour, and it looks good in both office light and sunshine.
Warm tortoiseshell brings out brown and hazel eyes.
How to pick your shade
- Dark tortoise for a bold, classic look. Great with dark hair.
- Honey or amber for warm skin tones and a lighter feel.
- Grey or blonde tortoise for cool skin tones and a modern edge.
Unsure between black and tortoise? Choose tortoise. It looks just as sharp and is much more forgiving on a tired Monday morning.
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