Specialty Sizing: The Best Glasses for Larger Heads, Small Faces, and Low Bridge Frames
Does shopping for glasses leave you feeling like goldilocks? This pair is too big. This pair is too tight. This pair just doesn’t fit right! If you’re one of the many people who has unique facial features like a larger head, a smaller face, or a lower bridge, shopping for glasses can quickly change from a fairytale into a nightmare.
The unfortunate truth is that, as eyewear manufacturing has become more streamlined and standardized, people who require specialty-sized glasses have often been left behind. Luckily, we offer a number of specialty-sized glasses specifically tailored to different needs, which means you never have to settle for anything less than just right. Let’s take a look at the best kind of glasses for every fit.
Glasses for Larger Heads
When it comes to finding glasses for larger heads, size is the name of the game. Be on the lookout for larger, even oversized glasses with thick frames. Square or geometric shapes are also a great choice. These larger frames from Longchamp—which come in three distinct colors—are a great choice.
Glasses for a Small Fit
Those with smaller heads and faces should seek out glasses on the other side of the spectrum: smaller eyeglasses with thinner frames. Glasses that are too large will dominate your face, so seek out frames that are more wide than they are tall. And most importantly, make sure they stay snug on your face without feeling too tight. These thin metallic frames from Flexon are an excellent choice.
Glasses for a Low Bridge
If you have a lower bridge on your nose, it’s essential to find glasses that feature large nose pads, like these fashionable glasses from Ray-Ban. The larger nose pads ensure that the glasses stay on your face and don’t slip off.
Glasses for a High Prescription
The thick lenses required on many glasses with a high prescription can often make glasses feel clunky or unflattering. Thankfully, Eyeconic has a large assortment of glasses with a small lens area and round or rectangular shapes, all of which result in a smaller, more flattering frame. These stylish glasses from Nike are made with a modern sneaker tread pattern that ensures they won’t slip from your face.
Glemaud x Tura Forever-Fit
Do you often find your glasses resting on your cheeks, sliding down your nose, or applying uncomfortable pressure to your nose or cheeks? If so, Glemaud X Tura’s new Forever-Fit glasses may be the right choice for you. They feature longer temple lengths, deep nose pads, and larger eye sizes, all of which produce a pair of eyewear tailor-made for those with facial features like wider nasal flares, higher cheekbones, and lower or minimal bridges.TC CHARTON Made to Fit
Because so many standardized frames were designed with Caucasian features in mind, people of different ethnicities, especially those who are Asian, often struggle to find glasses that fit properly. It was with these groups in mind that designer Alexndra Peng founded TC CHARTON Made to Fit Eyewear. A 20-year veteran of the eyewear industry, Peng often struggled, like many people of Asian descent, to find glasses that properly fit her face. In 2009 she found TC CHARTON Asian Fit Eyewear, the first North American brand focused on making fashionable and well-fitting eyewear explicitly for Asians. The brand later grew into Made to Fit, a collection of over 200 styles designed with multiethnic features like lower nose bridges and different face shapes specifically in mind.Vontélle
Founded in 2019 by Nancey Harris and Tracy Vontélle, this brand features eyewear designed to honor African ancestry, weaving traditional colors and patterns from African, Caribbean, and Latin traditions. And thanks to their wider bridges, longer temples, and larger lenses, Vontélle frames are perfect for those with high cheekbones, ensuring a snug fit for all face shapes.Want to check out more styles? There is a lot to choose from on our Specialty Sizing page.
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And if you need help finding the right frames for your face shape, read our article about matching glasses with your face.
