Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Go-To Sunglasses Are Still Just As Chic Today

If you’re anything like me, one thing is clear right now: our collective obsession with Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy isn’t going anywhere.

With Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette taking over the small screen, it’s no surprise her style is once again flooding our For You pages, with people eager to recreate her famously pared-back looks.

Most notably, it’s her accessories having a moment. Ever the fashion icon, Bessette-Kennedy’s choices were rooted in timelessness rather than trends — which means, fortunately for us, many of the pieces she wore (or close approximations) are still within reach today.

She was famously photographed wearing Selima Optique’s Aldo sunglasses, a label beloved by other celebrities and tastemakers of the era. The frames proved such a hit on CBK that the brand later introduced a ‘Carolyn’ style — tweaked ever so slightly to be larger (by six millimetres, no less), while maintaining the original spirit of the design.

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The small, rounded oval shape has proven remarkably enduring over the decades, cycling back into fashion time and time again. Today, countless brands offer similar silhouettes if you’re looking to capture that same understated polish. Because let’s be honest — who isn’t?

Below, we’ve sourced the original sunglasses CBK made iconic, along with modern alternatives to help you recreate her signature look now.

carolyn bessette kennedy sunglasses — *Image: Getty.*

Selima Optique Aldo Sunglasses

Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s most-worn sunglasses were the Aldo frames from New York–based brand Selima Optique. She rotated between classic black and tortoiseshell finishes, styling them with everything from tailored coats to simple off-duty basics. The small, rounded oval silhouette became a signature of her look — a shape that felt quietly cool then and remains just as relevant now.

from $750 selima optique

If you’re not quite ready to invest in the originals (and let’s be honest, the shipping to Australia doesn’t come cheap), we’ve rounded up some alternatives that deliver the same chic effect — without the eyewatering price tag.