The Olympic best: sunglasses

Felix Sanchez powered to 400m gold wearing sunglasses — and guess what, the sun is due back! So strap on your sunnies and get ready for action.

1. For patriotic peepers

A great big flag is the only accessory that matters in the Olympic Park. Make sure your sunglasses conform to the code with these Union Jack Wayfarer sunnies from ASOS. (£12, asos.com)

2. For sports lovers

Have you fallen head over heels for athletics? How about the cycling? Then these are the sunnies to see you through. (Heart sunglasses from Jeremy Scott, £158, tattydevine.com)

3. For colour connoisseurs

These Olympink shades from Finest SEVEN are London 2012’s stylish alternative to red, white and blue. (£495, finestseven.com)

4. For the real deal

When it comes to fancy eyewear the athletes take gold. Mirror your sporting heroes in these limited edition Team GB glasses from official Olympics provider Oakley. (£170, oakley.com)

5. For whatever the weather

From bright sunshine to torrential rain, the great British summer is never predictable. Adapt in an instant with these flip-up shades from Oliver Peoples. (Frame, £207; clip, £104. From Adam Simmonds, 020 7813 1234)