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belsonopticians
Great article related to best small glasses for narrow faces. The lens width has a major role to play here to fit in properly. We too have written a blog around best glasses for small faces which you will like (here: https://belsonopticians.co.uk/blog/best-glasses-for-small-faces/) thought posting as it was relevant to the blog
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PetiteGlasses.com
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Sheila
Love your suggestions and your website. My face is both small and long, and I’m not a fan of conservative glasses. My current glasses are round and a bold, cobalt-blue plastic. I’ve gotten many compliments on them–and, yes, they are kids’ frames from a French designer. I’m looking forward to seeing more frames in bolder colors on your website. Thicker frames seem to work for me as long as the size and proportions are right. I figure that I wear my glasses on my face every day, so I don’t mind splurging on frames that I love.
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PetiteGlasses.com
Thanks so much for sharing, Sheila! Personally, I also really love bold styles and colors and certainly hope to offer more in the future.
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Anonymous
Very helpful blog and dedicated styles, for those of us with petite faces. What’s the trick to figuring out if eyes will be centered in the lens? Any tips are appreciated.
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PetiteGlasses.com
That’s a great question. I’ve been wanting to create a video or blog post about how to estimate your correct glasses size. I’ll work on that 😉 Thanks for the encouragement.
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Anonymous
Statements are true for both sexes but appears too oriented to women’s glasses
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PetiteGlasses.com
Thanks for your comment! Yes, although my site is currently focused exclusively on women’s glasses, many of the tips would also apply to men’s frames.
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Gail Russell
I seem to need nose pads to keep the glasses from sitting on my cheeks. Is that because I have a low or narrow nose bridge?
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PetiteGlasses.com
Hi Gail,
That is a great question. There are several possible reasons:
1. low / shallow nose bridge
2. narrow / thin nose bridge
3. high cheekbones
4. frames have too much lens height
I’d recommend the Phyllis frame, which is our low bridge fit option, and also has a smaller lens height. It is our most popular option for low bridges as well as issues with frames hitting cheeks or eyelashes.
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Lorrie marlow
Such a great concept. So overdue. So how is it that I DON’T SEE A SEARCH FEATURE. I knew I wanted ONLY wire glasses and instead had to scroll through everthing (I suppose that was the purpose) in vain. Just a suggestion.
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PetiteGlasses.com
Hi Lorrie,
Thank you for that suggestion! I feel very fortunate that my little store has grown to the point that a search tool is called for, and I look forward to adding one just as soon as I am able.
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Mary
Just what I needed, thank you for the help
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PetiteGlasses.com
My pleasure, Mary! I’m happy you found it useful. Thank you,
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Oculus Curious
Great article! Thank you. Any suggestion for men with the same challenge of finding frames that fit? Online shop? Thanks.
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PetiteGlasses.com
Hi, Thank you for visiting! I’m glad you found the article useful.
As a matter of fact, I do intend to offer men’s narrow glasses in the future. Please send size and shape requests: [emailprotected]
Thank you!
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Mohammed Najjar
I’m a man and I I’m not sure what type of glasses suits me. My face is long not wide and also skinny and my head overall is small. So should I follow the guide for narrow faces or small faces?
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PetiteGlasses.com
Thanks for your question! I’d recommend that you follow the recommendations for narrow faces. Based on your description, you will likely do best with frames in round / square shapes rather than oval/rectangular, and with smaller total widths. If you measure the width of your face at the widest point, you will want frames that are about that wide or slightly wider.
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Eve
Thank you so much for your website. I’m in the UK, so I’m looking at frames locally, but your thoughtful articles and photos have made it so much easier for me to choose frames. I’m 4’11” and it’s always been a struggle, especially when big frames are in fashion, as they are now. I hadn’t realised that taller frames would suit my narrow face better, and the optician always steered me towards smaller lenses, as I have a high prescription. Hopefully the ones I’ve chosen will be a lovely compromise for all the factors involved!
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PetiteGlasses.com
Hi Eve, Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I’m glad to hear that the narrow face guide to glasses inspired you to try something a little different. I hope the frames you chose will be both flattering and effective! Feel free to email photos of what you chose. I always love seeing frames on faces.
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