Are you looking to go on vacation to France sometime soon? 

You’re not alone. 

After all, INsauga found it’s among Canadian’s top five favourite travel destinations. Paris is very popular thanks to its reputation as a centre for art, food, and, of course, fashion—which is why you’ll want to dress the part when visiting this beautiful country!

If you’re aiming for a truly French aesthetic, striped shirts, denim jeans, berets, and even trench coats are all essentials you can pack in your suitcase. Going for that haute couture look for a night on the town? Our post, ‘Paris – Left Bank and Right Bank Friday Night Parties’, discusses how locals often don silk dresses, small, fancy handbags, and those iconic red-soled Louboutin heels.

To instantly elevate any trendy outfit into one that will help you confidently tour France, however, all you truly need is one accessory: sunglasses. A good pair of sunglasses offer more than just sun protection; they come in different shapes, sizes, styles, and colors. That means if you pack plenty of pairs, they can give you a fashionably French vibe to show off on your vacation! 

But how do you style them for that instant chic look? Read on for a few styling tips

Nab French-inspired frames

Choose some sleek, chic sunglasses that mesh well with French fashion staples. A great way to start is by picking out classic yet subtly feminine frame designs often worn by French style icons.

Cat-eyes top the list of the best shapes you can look for. A signature accessory for French stars like Brigitte Bardot, their tapered silhouette can help gracefully uplift your appearance for a playful yet glamorous look. You can always opt for a sleeker and more contemporary twist on the design to keep up with the trends on your trip.

Ray-Ban is one of the best brands you can get these sunglasses from for this specific purpose. Known for both classic designs like the Aviator and the more cutting-edge Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, this eyewear brand is a master at marrying the old and the new. Look to cat-eye frames like those on its Zena and Kat models for that instantly chic vibe.

Want something more versatile? 

Try oversized sunglasses. The great thing about this style is they flatter most face shapes, and they’re sure to enhance your features to effortlessly elevate your look. More importantly, they’re a staple for accessorizing ’70s-inspired ‘fits—which is one of the biggest trends in French fashion today. 

When buying a pair, look no further than luxury brands like Chanel. With the fashion house’s recent haute couture shows highlighting subtly feminine arts like ballet, its oversized frames—like those on its Square Sunglasses models—are sure to give you the soft, French vibe you’re going for. Even models like Caroline de Maigret, a former Chanel ambassador, wear oversized sunnies off the runway! 

Highlight your sunnies with jewelry

Are you looking to accessorize in more ways than one? 

Don’t pile things on! French fashion is subtle—it doesn’t shout—so if you’re planning to wear some jewellery to accent your look while vacationing in France, make sure it doesn’t overshadow your sunglasses. A great way to do this is to follow one of Coco Chanel’s most popular sayings: before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.

From here, make sure your jewellery and sunnies complement each other. Otherwise, they’ll clash—even if you’ve already followed Coco’s styling tip. A great rule of thumb is to simply match colours for cohesion. If your sunglasses have gold frames, go for gold jewellery. You can also go by theme: if you want a classic French look, pair tried-and-true accessories like cat-eye sunglasses with pearl earrings. Finally, you can make fashion your muse and get both pieces from the same designer! Versace, for example, is known for its iconic Medusa logo. That means popular Versace sunglasses like the Biggie, which integrate the Medusa into its design, will look très chic when worn with earrings, bracelets, or necklaces from the Medusa ’95 collection.

Mix it up in every city

Of course, you’ll also want to tailor how you style your sunglasses to the city you’re visiting! This way, you’ll instantly look chic as you mingle with the local fashionistas—whether you’re visiting bustling urban hubs or more rustic destinations in Southern France.

Passing by the City of Love? 

The recent runways for 2024’s Paris Fashion Week and other various couture shows highlighted the quiet luxury trend. Hermes and other major fashion labels all displayed a penchant for subtle yet sophisticated designs unadorned with loud logos, something that perfectly fits French fashion principles. 

The same is true in Canada, with Bruno Cucinelli and other designer brands fueling demand for the quiet luxury trend. That means it’ll be even easier to buy sunglasses that will help you tap into some of the en-vogue trends. Bruno Cucinelli’s limited edition collaboration with Oliver Peoples, for instance, boasts vintage-inspired sunnies like the gold-rimmed Moraldo and the glossy acetate Nino in Aviator and rounded frames—and you can emulate their quiet luxury look while in Paris by accessorising your outfits with pairs that come with the same details.

Looking to sip some world-class wine in Bordeaux? 

You can go a little more casual! French wine country is all about that laid-back vibe, so aim to please with some fashionable yet comfortable outfits. Pairing your favourite oversized sunglasses with pieces like a breezy sundress, a wide-brimmed hat, and ankle booties can help you look and feel more relaxed without compromising style—all while protecting you from the sun when you’re exploring the local vineyards. 

At the end of the day, you should be styling your sunglasses in line with what you see in every locale, this way you’ll be sure to look instantly chic no matter where you are in France. 

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