Otra
Elsa Narrow Oval Sunglasses
The Elsa Narrow Oval Sunglasses from Otra at Simons offer a light acetate frame with a translucent brown finish and gradient brown lenses. Designed for sunny conditions, they feature scratch-resistant lenses with a level 3 UV protection rating. Key dimensions are 55 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, and 142 mm temple length, and they come with a soft case.
- Material
- Acetate
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Narrow oval sunglasses with scratch-resistant lenses and UV protection.
Acetate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, UV protection.
- Material
- Acetate
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Light and comfortable acetate frame
- Scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 3 UV protection rating, perfect for sunny days
- Signature on the temples
- Soft case included
- Narrow oval shape
- Eye width: 55mm, Bridge: 15mm, Temple: 142mm
Product Insights
Otra's Elsa Narrow Oval Sunglasses offer a quiet, classic alternative to statement cat-eyes: a narrow 55mm oval in translucent tortoise brown sized for small-to-narrow faces, with an optician-adjustable acetate frame that can be repolished and re-adjusted as it relaxes—but heat above 60°C, alcohol, hairspray, or coarse wiping can warp or scratch it, and squeezing or hot cars distort the fit. The non-polarized brown gradient lens delivers 100% UV400 protection, shades overhead sun while keeping the lower portion light for screens, boosts contrast on hazy or overcast days, and keeps phone and dashboard displays legible without blackout or rainbow artifacts; it is a lighter Cat 1 tint that cuts overhead glare but does not handle reflected glare from water or cars the way polarized Cat 3 lenses do, and is less suited to long beach or snow glare. Priced at 105 CAD (or $65 USD direct), it undercuts RAEN Kimma and Stella McCartney, though those competitors add lifetime warranties, microfiber socks/cloths, or darker lenses; Elsa ships only with a soft vegan pouch, requiring mindful care with mild soap and a microfiber cloth.
Verified claims
- Fit
- A narrow oval for small-to-narrow faces; its 55 mm eye width can't be widened for wider faces.
- Gradient advantage
- Brown gradient lens shades overhead sun yet keeps the lower lens light for glancing down at screens.
- UV protection
- 100% UV400 protection across entire gradient lens.
- Heat sensitivity
- Acetate frame is optician-adjustable, yet heat above 60°C or sustained squeezing can warp the fit.
- High-glare performance
- Cat 1 tint transmits far more visible light than a Cat 3 lens on long beach or snow glare.
- Screen visibility
- Non-polarized brown lens keeps phone and dashboard screens legible, with no blackout or rainbow artifacts.
- Tint effect
- Brown tint boosts contrast and depth perception, helping on hazy or overcast days.
- Polarization
- Non-polarized, so it cuts overhead glare but not reflected glare from water or cars; polarized lenses manage that better.
- Repairability
- An optician can repolish the surface and re-adjust the frame as the acetate relaxes, avoiding an early replacement.
- Acetate care
- Hot cars above 60°C, alcohol or hairspray, and paper towels can warp, cloud, or scratch this acetate frame.
- Storage
- Leaving Elsa in a hot car or squeezed in a bag can warp the frame.
- Cleaning
- Clean with mild soap and a microfiber cloth; keep paper towels and styling products off the acetate.
- Care kit
- Elsa ships with only a soft pouch; RAEN Kimma adds a microfiber sock, lens cloth, and lifetime warranty.
- Value and positioning
- Elsa is 105 CAD at Simons and $65 USD direct, undercutting RAEN Kimma and Stella McCartney.
- Lens tint
- Stella McCartney's lens is darker Category 3 (15.03% transmittance); Elsa's UV400 tint is lighter.
- Silhouette
- Elsa's narrow rounded oval is aimed at small-to-narrow faces; RAEN Kimma and Stella McCartney sell dramatic cat-eyes.
- Care and warranty
- RAEN Kimma pairs a lifetime warranty with a microfiber case; Elsa comes with a soft vegan pouch.
- Style positioning
- A classic narrow oval in translucent tortoise brown — quiet and understated, not a statement cat-eye.
- Overcast contrast
- Brown-amber tint adds contrast and depth perception on cloudy and hazy days.
- Care environment
- Heat above 60°C, alcohol, hairspray, or coarse wiping can each damage the acetate frame.
Product record
- Title
- Elsa Narrow Oval Sunglasses
- Brand
- Otra
- Price
- 105 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of narrow oval sunglasses with a translucent brown plastic frame, gradient brown lenses, and printed brand lettering on the right temple; shown front-three-quarter laying on a flat surface.
- Frame material and finishTranslucent brown injection-molded plastic frame with glossy finish and smoothly rounded oval rims.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens shape and tintNarrow oval lenses with a brown gradient tint that is darker at the top and fades toward the bottom.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.54 · w 0.53 · h 0.26 (high) - Temple constructionSlim tapered temples made of the same translucent brown plastic; right temple extends backward and rests on the surface while left temple is angled up slightly.
2 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.52 · w 0.38 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (medium) - Hinges and rim detailIntegrated hinge area molded into the frame with a subtle thicker section at the temple connection; rims are smoothly contoured without visible screws on the front face.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium) - Brand text on temple“OTRA”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.57 · w 0.17 · h 0.10 (high) - Small interior temple text“CAT3”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting producing a faint shadow under and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the sunglasses placed on a flat surface, centered horizontally and positioned in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundSmooth light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow cast beneath and slightly right of the product indicating directional lighting from upper left; subtle highlights on glossy plastic surfaces.
Colors
translucent warm brown· frame and temples#AA947Dgradient brown· lenses#BBAB95white· temple text#ECECEC- Frame material and finishTranslucent brown injection-molded plastic frame with glossy finish and smoothly rounded oval rims.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Otra
Elsa - Tort/Brown