Ultimately, looking cool in sunglasses is less about the pair you’re wearing and more about how you’re wearing them. There are some particularly dorky frames out there that the It girls have made so chic. Did I think I’d be lusting over tiny elongated cateye sunnies before Hailey Bieber started rocking her beloved Saint Laurent SL 557s? Absolutely not.

But before there was Bieber, there was Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. The ’90s style icon was often spotted out and about with chic oval-shaped sunnies (she favored Selima Optique’s “Aldo” frames, and had pairs in both classic black and auburn tortoiseshell shades), which she’d pair with her oft-copied outfits as she romped around in idyllic autumntime New York City.

As CBK fever continues to rise this fall (can you imagine how big it’ll be when American Love Story actually premieres), ’90s sunnies have become all the rage. The vision is smaller frames in an oval or rectangle shape, but you can also still buy the icon’s actual favorites.

Ahead, find 10 pairs of sunglasses to rock this fall alongside your CBK-inspired outfit. Don’t worry if it’s not particularly sunny out while you’re wearing them, your lemon blonde hair will contribute all the light you need.

Selima Optique Aldo Sunglasses

Selima Optique describes the Aldo as “the frame of choice of the ‘ultimate beautiful person’ as she was voted by her high school classmates.” That’s all there is to say, really. If you want the sunglasses, these are the sunglasses.

Selima Optique CBK Sunglasses

Selima Optique knows their audience. Besides the Aldos, they carry a frame called the Carolyn. The third sister, the CBK, debuted this spring to fit more face shapes. We don’t all have that bone structure.

“In the ’90s, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy helped popularize our Aldo—understated, oval sunnies that complemented her sleek, chic minimalism,” the brand shared in an Instagram post. “In the 2000s, after receiving enough bespoke requests for a softly larger version, we launched the Carolyn: an ode to the originator…with a grand total of 11 extra millimeters. Normally we’d say size doesn’t matter, but when it comes to fashion—every millimeter counts. So, now, we’re launching a third size: the CBK, with another 14mm added to ensure we have a perfect fit for anyone.”

Quince Bali Polarized Acetate Sunglasses

If you’re looking for a more affordable option, Quince has you covered (like always). “It’s giving vintage ‘90s glamour,” they wrote of their polarized, oval-shaped sunglasses. They’re available in three colorways: classic black, a chic tortoiseshell, and green.

Poppy Lissiman Monty Sunglasses

For those who favor a more rectangular shape (or squoval, perhaps?), Poppy Lissiman has you covered with their Monty frames. Though the tortoiseshell pair is sold out, the Australian accessories designer’s “petite unisex ’90s style sunglasses” are also available in baby blue.

Bonnie Clyde Groupie Black Sunglasses

’90s icon meets 2025 cool girl with these sunnies from Bonnie Clyde. Though they look more or less the same from the front, the arms have a more sculptural flair to add some extra intrigue to your look. Though there’s nothing wrong with a good turtleneck and jeans pairing, sometimes you need a little more flair.

Crap Eyewear The Sweet Leaf Sunglasses

Crap Eyewear is cool, and so is this cherry shade. “The Sweet Leaf is a small-ish silhouette that flatters a variety of head sizes. Its thin, adjustable temples allow for a more universal fit,” shares the brand. The bioacetate frames are biodegradable and RX-ready if you want to pop in your own prescription.

UO Essential Oval Sunglasses

Of course Urban Outfitters got in on the ’90s sunnies trend. Their ultra-affordable take comes in this funky olive shade, brown, black, and tortoiseshell (again, of course).

& Other Stories Oval-Frame Sunglasses

If you’re not anticipating tons of sunlight this fall but still want to get in on the look, may I present this pair from & Other Stories? I picked up the tinted version on a recent trip to Sweden and have received so many compliments.

Luv Lou The Honey Sunglasses

Let’s add some metal to the mix, shall we? Luv Lou’s The Honey Sunglasses feature the brand’s signature gold metal temple. I also love this Vintage Haze version.

Le Specs Outta Love Sunglasses

Behold: Revolve’s second best-seller in the “accessories” category (it must be CBK fall), but make them pink. Worn by the Hadid sisters, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Zoe Kravitz, these Le Specs favorites are available in so many shades so you can really tell your own color story this fall. I’m not sure Carolyn would go for blue tiger print… but you can?

I deeply love the ’90s — and I know it’s 100% due to growing up in the decade and feeling my absolute coziest and happiest throughout my childhood. But there’s something about the ’90s, specifically ’90s moms, that really inspires me. I don’t ever remember hearing about my mom wishing she could dress like her mom did during her childhood (which would’ve been the ’60s), but every time I see a picture of a ’90s mom, I desperately want to recreate it.

Fortunately, that’s relatively easy to do.

The ’90s are definitely back when it comes to fashion, and I feel like it really ushers in this whole new level of feminism. The ’90s were full of girl power and women going back to work and school — a common theme in sitcoms — and something about their outfit choices back then really feels like it was more for them and their comfort and needs rather than any kind of trend or male gaze nonsense.

Now, so many of those shapes and styles are back on shelves. From baggy “mom jeans” to white sneakers and oversized tunics, there are tons of great ’90s-inspired choices for your fall style. And these ’90s mom outfits are ones that are super easy (and budget-friendly!) to recreate this autumn.

Casual, put-together, but still able to chase a toddler across the parking lot? The dream mom outfit. This look has been forgotten in a world of athleisure and milkmaid dresses, but I love a nice, comfy outfit that works for both sitting in the lobby of tap class and for heading into a parent-teacher conference meeting without feeling over- or under-dressed. And loafers? They’ve been making a comeback.

Another turtleneck, but you know what? This was a smart choice in the ‘90s. It elevated outfits and made you feel more like you were wearing a look versus just a shirt. And if you had plans to be out with your family, nothing worked better than a turtleneck under a jacket or a pull-over. The bright colors, the simple headband, everything about this outfit is so cute and cozy.

So, the inspo photo is giving picture-insert-in-cheap-Homegoods-frame, but, hey, Mom looks cozy and cute. Oversized denim has definitely made a comeback, from button-downs and boyfriend jeans to denim dresses and skirts, and I am all for it. It’s a classic for a reason, and honestly, we should all have a denim button-down in our closet for throwing over any and all outfits. Bonus points if it’s loose enough to roll up the sleeves. (And you just know she has a claw clip back there.)

Amy Matthews was the ultimate sitcom mom on Boy Meets World. She was firm, she was kind, she was understanding, and she had a whole life of her own that felt big and important to her. (Also, she and Alan Matthews were #relationshipgoals.) Even now when I watch the show, I feel the ultimate cozy vibes from her — and her outfits. Vests were huge in the ‘90s (we loved to layer, didn’t we?), and I would honestly wear this right now.

You know who was truly no-nonsense in the world of ‘90s sitcom moms? Jill Taylor from Home Improvement. Anytime someone tries to tell me how misogynistic this show is, I have to ask: Were we watching the same show? Jill takes zero crap from her bumbling buffoon of a husband, and she raises three boys while earning her graduate degree in psychology. Like, what a badass. And I’m obsessed with her looks, especially this one. She looks so freaking cute while still totally put together and ready for whatever’s going to happen that day — including a freak accident in the garage courtesy of Tim the Tool Man.

Again, it’s a joy that ‘90s fashion is making a comeback with more relaxed jeans, cozy tops, and casual everyday sneakers. This fall, I’m channeling all of that energy into my own wardrobe. We’re already lusting after ‘90s Halloweens and Christmases, right? Might as well start with my own magic-making outfits.

Think of the deep French manicure as the glamorous sister to the classic French. “It’s got a really ‘90s, early ‘00s feel and I always think of it as the ultimate mob wife manicure,” explains London-based nail artist and manicurist Mariana Augusto. “Icons like Britney Spears, Missy Elliott, and Pamela Anderson were all papped rocking this look back in the day, and, although it definitely isn’t for everyone, as a nail artist, I am obsessed with it,” she says.