October 19, 2026
Finding your everyday pair comes down to the details. A silhouette that complements your features, a colour that feels at home in your wardrobe and a fit you can wear comfortably throughout the day. Our guide explores what to look for when choosing sunglasses, from the character of acetate and finely drawn metal frames to lens tints, proportions and fit. Discover the details behind the DMY Studios collection and find a pair to return to season after season.
A well-considered frame transcends seasonal trends, offering lasting appeal and everyday wearability. Classic rectangular sunglasses bring definition with their straighter lines, while softly rounded oval frames offer a gentler outline. Consider how the shape and proportions complement your face shape, alongside the styles you naturally gravitate towards. At DMY Studios, our collection spans slim silhouettes and bolder proportions: Margot offers an understated rectangular shape that pairs easily with casual and more tailored looks, while Bibi brings a more pronounced oval silhouette for those who favour a statement frame.
2. Consider the Frame Material
The material you choose affects how your sunglasses look, feel and wear over time. If you prefer rich colour and a more substantial frame, cellulose acetate sunglasses offer a refined lustre and can be heat-adjusted by an optical professional for a more personalised fit. For a lighter, more minimal look, metal frames combine slim proportions with strength and corrosion resistance. At DMY Studios, we work with Italian Mazzucchelli acetate and stainless steel across our collection, giving you a choice of materials to suit your style and everyday preferences.
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Lens material and tint both influence how your sunglasses feel and how you see through them. At DMY Studios, most of our sunglasses feature lightweight CR-39 lenses, selected for their optical clarity, while Nina features a lightweight, flexible nylon shield lens with enhanced impact resistance. All provide UVA and UVB protection. Grey lenses offer a neutral view of colour, as seen in Delphine Black, while warm brown lenses can enhance contrast in certain conditions, as in Valentina Havana. For a softer look, gradient lenses transition from a darker tint at the top to a lighter tint below, as seen in Bibi Oyster.
Finding the right sunglasses fit is essential for both comfort and appearance. Lens width, frame coverage and bridge width influence how sunglasses sit on the face, while temple length affects how comfortably they rest behind the ears. A useful starting point is a pair you already find comfortable: compare its measurements with the sunglasses size guide and fit notes on each product page. Measurements are typically listed in millimetres as lens width, bridge width and temple length. For example, 54–7–140 refers to a 54 mm lens width, 7 mm bridge and 140 mm temples. At DMY Studios, Romi offers a narrower, versatile silhouette, while Camille provides a bolder oval shape with greater coverage. Styles such as Tove feature adjustable silicone nose pads, allowing you to fine-tune how the frames sit on your nose for a more secure, comfortable fit.
5. Choosing Sunglasses Colours with Longevity in Mind
When choosing everyday sunglasses, look to the colours you wear most. Tortoiseshell sunglasses and brown frames pair naturally with cream, denim and earthy tones, while classic black sunglasses work effortlessly with monochrome looks or add definition to softer shades. Transparent finishes offer a subtler effect, while milky beige frames bring a lighter contrast. At DMY Studios, our palette spans mottled and transparent browns, olives, greys and classic black, giving you a range of sunglasses colours to complement your wardrobe and wear across seasons.
