The right frame width

The correct width plays a crucial aesthetic role when choosing a pair of glasses. It's important that your glasses fit you perfectly, neither too wide nor narrow. Narrow glasses can press against your temples and lead to unnecessary discomfort.

How do I find the right frame width?

If you already have a pair of glasses that sport a shape similar to those of the frames you are interested in (e.g., angular), you can use them to help you establish the right width for your face shape. Simply use a standard ruler and measure along the top of the frame from the furthest point to the other. Then use our "Determine Frame Width" filter, so you can find designs that match the width of your current frames.

Note: Not all designs are available in every size. This shouldn't pose a big problem, as your favourite frames can deviate up to ± 2 mm from your current width. Our filter automatically takes this into account and will present you with all the frames with a width of up to 2mm smaller or larger than the entered measurements. In the case of sunglasses, the scope is even wider as they generally tend a bit bigger.

If you wear angular frames with a width of 138 mm, you can rest assured that pretty much all angular glasses with a width of 136 - 140mm will fit comfortably.