Should glasses be wider than your face?

The width of your frames should not be wider than the width of your face at the temples. The top of your frames should be no higher than the line of your eyebrows. The lower edge of the frames shouldn't sit on your cheeks otherwise they will start to rub against your skin and cause irritation.

How do you tell if glasses are too wide for your face?

You can test this by smiling and seeing if your glasses rub against the apples of your cheeks. Your eyes should look out from the center of the lens, and the temple arms should rest lightly against your face. If your eyes are more toward the nosepiece of the glasses, the glasses may be too big.

Does width of glasses matter?

Frame width, the total width of your frames, matters most. The idea is to get frames that work well—both visually and aesthetically—with the width of your face. If your frames are too narrow, it will make your face look wider. Conversely, a frame that's too wide will make your face look narrower.

Are wider glasses better?

How wide should glasses be? For the most flattering appearance, we suggest purchasing eyewear that is a tad wider than your largest facial characteristic. The width of your eyewear also affects where your eyes sit in the lenses. Your eyes should be in the middle of each eyeglass lens for the best visibility.

What happens if glasses are too wide?

If the bridge is too wide, you could have problems with your glasses sliding down your nose and resting on your cheeks. Nose pieces can help with bridge fit. Nose pieces are common on glasses with metal frames, but they can be added to other types of frames to improve the fit.

The Best Glasses For You (it's not just about face shape)

How do I know if my glasses fit properly?

They should be level on your face. The temples of your eyeglass frames should feel secure around or over your ears, without pinching or feeling uncomfortable. If the width of the frames is just right for the width of your face, your glasses won't budge when you look down and shake your head.

Is it OK to wear oversized glasses?

Oversized glasses are often worn as a fashion statement and an expression of style. But in sunglasses, larger lenses also mean more protection from annoying glare and damaging ultraviolet rays. Like all eyewear, glasses with oversized frames should be sized to fit your face.

How wide should glasses be on the face?

The width of your frames should not be wider than the width of your face at the temples. The top of your frames should be no higher than the line of your eyebrows. The lower edge of the frames shouldn't sit on your cheeks otherwise they will start to rub against your skin and cause irritation.

How tight should glasses fit?

Optimally-fitted sides should only cause a slight pressure behind the ear to keep the weight of the glasses from bearing down on the nose. However, if the glasses are too tight, the sides move upwards on the sides of the head and the eyeglass frames slide down the nose.

How are glasses supposed to fit around ears?

The arms of your eyeglasses should go straight back towards your ears and only contact the side of your head just in front of your ears. If temples curve too early, they'll push the glasses down your nose and apply too much pressure on the bridge, leading to headaches.

How should glasses fit on your nose?

Whether you have a high- or low-bridge, plump, or bony nose, the optimal pair of eyeglasses should rest securely and comfortably on the top part of your nose. But not too high that they're higher than your eyebrows. Also, there should never be any space between your nose and the pads.

How important is bridge width on glasses?

If the bridge fit is too small, your glasses will sit too high on your nose and they'll pinch. If the bridge is too big, your frames with be constantly sliding down.

What lens width do I need?

Small/Narrow Face: 125mm – 129mm. Medium Face: 130mm – 134mm. Large Face: 135mm – 139mm. Wide Face: 140mm – 145mm.

Should my glasses cover my eyebrows?

But first, a few basic guidelines:

The top of your glasses frame should follow the line of your eyebrows. Avoid having too much eyebrow above or below the frames. Sunglasses, however, should always cover your eyebrows.

Do bigger glasses make your face look smaller?

If you have a style in mind, odds are it will work with your face shape. Just stay away from overly large glasses, as the oversized look can negatively affect the proportional appearance of an oval face. If you have a narrow chin and a wide forehead with angled, high cheekbones, you may have a heart-shaped face.

How do I know what frames fit my face?

How do you know if your glasses are too loose?

Should the bridge of your glasses touch your nose?

Frames are fit to the face following what is called a three point fit—your glasses should only touch above each ear and then on the bridge of the nose.

Should glasses arms be straight?

Arm (temple) length

The arms of your eyeglasses should go straight back towards your ears and only contact the side of your head just in front of your ears. If temples curve too early, they'll push the glasses down your nose and apply too much pressure on the bridge, leading to headaches.

How big should oversized glasses be?

A measurement greater than 5.5” means you should be shopping for large or wide-frame glasses. As you might expect, this number is simply the horizontal distance between either edge of the lens.

Who should wear oversized glasses?

Oversize eyeglass frames look great on anyone, no matter your face shape. Oversize glasses also provide more protection from the sun if they are appropriately tinted. When selecting oversize eyeglass frames, it's important to remember the three measurements for frames: lens width, bridge width, and arm length.

Are oversized glasses in style 2022?

Expect to see more celebrities wearing oversized glasses frame for women in 2022, and even more trendsetters will embrace oversized glasses shapes in their style. Oversized glasses frames are perfect to create a vintage, retro look with a modern touch.

Should glasses slide down nose?

The nose pads of your glasses should be almost unnoticeable when resting on the bridge of your nose. If they're uncomfortable or leave marks, they may be too narrow. The nose pads can be adjusted on metal frames—carefully pulling them apart slightly may do the trick—but plastic frames are not easy to adjust.

Do glasses stretch over time?

It is normal for glasses to stretch out a little over time. The material of the glasses gets stretched out a little when you put the glasses on and flexes back a little.