Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s signature sunglasses cost $520, but we found look-alikes for way less

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Carolyn Bessette Kennedy set the style standard in the 90’s, yet her quiet-luxe aesthetic still inspires fashion today.

With buzz sparked by Ryan Murphy’s new series about her romance with John F. Kennedy Jr., expect to see tortoise shell headbands, cranberry-stained lips and Levi’s bootcut jeans everywhere this spring.

However, one accessory is so associated with CBK that you’ll spot it multiple times in “Love Story,” her oval-framed Selima Optique Aldo sunglasses. (Sarah Pidgeon, the actress who portrays her in the series, wears the slightly larger Carolyn frames named for the style icon.)

While it’s a lovely design, the $520 price tag may make you think twice. So, we found lookalike sunnies that are just as Hamptons-ready — minus the investment. Scroll on to shop a few favorites.

Quince

The same silhouette elevates this 90’s-inspired Quince design, which has near-perfect ratings from shoppers. With polarized lenses to protect your peepers, the acetate frames are a plant-based alternative to traditional plastics that’s even earth-friendly.

Jimmy Farley

Paris-designed and completely recyclable, this elegant pair is made of cellulose acetate and can elevate denim and dresses alike. The luxe brand offers the Elvie as well, for a similar look with a thinner frame — the brand nails the chicness of it all.

Quay

While a little bigger than the originals, Quay’s rounded style offers the same understated chic aesthetic.
(We love the on-trend brand, which is also a hit with stars like Paris Hilton, Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber.)

Ray-Ban

These timeless Ray-Bans have a similar design to the Selima Optique pair, right down to the metal accents at the temple.

CBK wore both black and tortoise shell colors, so pick either for a similar look, with the legendary quality the brand is known for.

Vanlinker

The look for less? Easy on the wallet yet backed by great reviews, this polarized retro pair comes in tons of colors for any taste. It’s a vibe.

Polaroid

For an analog aesthetic, what better brand than the one synonymous with instant photographs? Polaroid’s retro-inspired oval sunnies have polarized lenses, 100% UV protection and style for days.

Le Specs

Le Specs is a celeb-loved label, and the Outta Love pair actually gets a lot of love from shoppers. One review reads, “Stylish glasses, comfortable, fit well.”

Vogue

If you prefer a metal arm on your sunnies, consider this stylish Italian-made pair.

Crap Eyewear

This oval silhouette offers polarized lenses with full UV protection. On the brand’s site, one shopper wrote that they are “seriously [the] best sunglasses.”

Diff

The Daphne is a modern update on the original’s elongated design, with sparkling details like the logo at the temple.
“Love, love, love these, they’re great quality and help a lot with the glare on the road while driving,” wrote one shopper of the functional style-maker.

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This article was written by Erica Radol, Page Six Commerce Reporter. From identifying the top anti-aging skincare secrets the stars trust to dishing on the latest fashion collabs to finding a great deal on all of the above, Erica has a knack for reporting on – and even testing – Hollywood’s bestselling fashion and beauty products. Before joining Page Six in 2025, she wrote about entertainment, lifestyle and shopping trends for Us Weekly, The Daily Beast, Entertainment Tonight, Well+Good and Hearst.