Sunglasses for Small Faces: Men and Women Size Guide

Why size matters

On a small face, a large frame can slide down the nose, cover the cheeks or hide the face. A smaller or lighter frame looks more balanced and stays in place.

Shapes that suit smaller faces

Slim oval frames are narrow and light, and rimless frames add almost no visual weight. See the slim oval frames and the rimless range.

Check the width

Measure your face across the cheekbones in millimetres and compare it with a pair that fits you. Choose a frame within a few millimetres. See how to buy sunglasses online for the full steps.

Signs of a good fit

The frame sits evenly on both ears, the lenses do not touch your eyelashes, and the pair stays still when you look down.

Can small faces wear oversized frames?

Yes, as a style choice. A wide frame on a small face gives a fashion look, but it may slide. If you want that look, try it with the 14-day return window in mind.

Lighter colors

Clear, pastel and gradient lenses keep the look light. Very dark, heavy frames can overpower a small face.

Quick checklist

Measure width, choose slim or rimless, check the ears and nose, and keep the return window in mind if you try a larger frame.

Common questions

Do small faces need small frames? Not always, but width and weight matter most. Where can I see all shapes? On the shop page.

Sunglasses for men with small faces

Many men’s frames are cut wide, so a man with a small face or narrow head often ends up with arms that stick out at the temples and lenses that reach past the cheekbones. Look for the same signs of fit as anyone else: the frame is about as wide as your face at the temples, the arms run straight back to your ears, and the bridge sits on your nose without sliding. Classic square and slim oval frames give a clean, masculine look without extra width. Our frames are unisex, so check the shape rather than a men’s or women’s label.

Sunglasses for women with small faces

Oversized frames are popular, but on a small face they can cover the cheeks and slide down. A slim oval, a small round or a rimless frame keeps the look light. If you want a bolder style, a soft cat-eye or a smaller oversized frame keeps the trend without hiding your face.

Why proportion matters more than shape

On a small face, the frame can take over the whole look. Lenses that reach far past your cheekbones or an arm that sticks out past your temples make the glasses look borrowed. Aim for a frame whose width is close to the width of your face at the temples, with a little room to spare.

Frames to try first

Slim ovals and rimless frames have the lightest visual weight, so they are the safest starting point. Small round and soft-square frames also work. Avoid very deep lenses and thick top bars unless you like a bold look.

Fit test at home

Put the pair on and look straight ahead in a mirror. The arms should sit level, the bridge should rest on your nose without sliding, and your eyebrows should stay visible above the frame or just behind it. Turn your head side to side. If the frame moves, it is too loose.

Ordering more than one

If you are unsure between two shapes, order both. Two pairs are $52 with free shipping, and you can send back what you do not want within 14 days of delivery under our returns terms.

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