Sunglasses for Small Faces
If most sunglasses slide down your nose or reach past your temples, you probably have a small or narrow face. Here is how to find a pair that fits, with Corlin frames in a slim fit and their measurements in millimeters.
What sunglasses suit a small face?
A small face suits slim frames with a lens width of about 49 to 52 mm and a shallow lens of around 30 to 33 mm. The frame should be about as wide as your face, so it does not reach past your temples or cover your cheekbones.
Slim ovals, petite cat-eyes and slim rectangles work best. Very wide or oversized frames tend to overwhelm a small face and slide down the nose.
Do you have a small face?
These are the most common signs that standard frames are too big for you:
The best sunglasses for small faces
Eight Corlin frames in a slim fit, chosen for their narrow lens width and low profile. Every one has a lens of 52 mm or less.
Frames for small faces
All slim sunglasses-
Alba Black BlackCat-eye, 50 mm lens1 499 SEK
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Jean Black BlackRectangular, 49 mm lens1 499 SEK
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Todd Black BlackRound, 49 mm lens1 299 SEK
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Lou Tortoise BrownSquare, 50 mm lens1 499 SEK
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Marcel Tortoise BrownRectangular, 51 mm lens749 SEK
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Louis Tortoise BrownOval, 52 mm lens1 299 SEK
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Aidan Brown BrownOval, 52 mm lens1 499 SEK
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Selma Tortoise BrownOval, 52 mm lens1 499 SEK
What to look for in sunglasses for a small face
Check these four measurements before you choose a frame:
What size sunglasses fit a small face?
A small or narrow face usually suits frames with a total width of about 136 to 142 mm. In lens measurements, that means a lens width of around 49 to 52 mm.
Lens height decides how much of your face the frame covers. These are the measurements of our slim frames, sorted by lens width:
| Frame | Shape | Lens width | Lens height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean | Rectangular | 49 mm | 30 mm |
| Alba | Cat-eye | 50 mm | 31 mm |
| Lou | Square | 50 mm | 33 mm |
| Marcel | Rectangular | 51 mm | 32 mm |
| Louis | Oval | 52 mm | 31 mm |
| Selma | Oval | 52 mm | 36 mm |
| Ana | Oval cat-eye | 54 mm | 29 mm |
The narrowest frame in total width is Iga, at 136 mm across the front. Compare with a pair that already fits you: our sunglasses buying guide explains the numbers printed on the temple.
Which shapes suit a small face?
Slim ovals such as Louis, Aidan and Selma keep a low profile and suit most small faces. Petite cat-eyes such as Alba add lift without adding width, and slim rectangles such as Jean and Marcel give structure in a compact size.
Combine the size advice with your face shape. A small round face still suits angular frames, just in a slim fit. See our guide to sunglasses for your face shape.
Can you wear oversized sunglasses with a small face?
Yes, if the frame is deep rather than wide. What matters most on a small face is total width. A frame can have tall lenses and still be narrow enough to fit.
Iga has 47 mm deep lenses but is only 136 mm wide, and Rey has a 49 mm lens that is 42 mm deep. Both give an oversized look without reaching past your temples. Browse oversized sunglasses and check the width first.
Sunglasses for a small face and a narrow nose
A small face often comes with a narrow nose bridge. If frames sit too low or touch your cheeks, look for a bridge of 17 to 19 mm, such as Louis, Jean or Selma.
Metal frames with adjustable nose pads, such as Luc, can also be set higher or lower to fit. An optician can adjust acetate frames with heat if they still sit too loosely.
Sunglasses for small faces for women and men
Small faces are common for both women and men, and every Corlin frame is unisex. Choose by measurements rather than by who a frame is marketed to. Jean, Todd and Marcel are popular with men, Alba, Louis and Selma with women. See also men's and women's sunglasses.
Questions about sunglasses for small faces
What sunglasses suit a small face?
Slim frames with a lens width of about 49 to 52 mm and a shallow lens of around 30 to 33 mm. Slim ovals, petite cat-eyes and slim rectangles work best.
What size sunglasses do I need for a small face?
Usually a total frame width of about 136 to 142 mm, or a lens width of around 49 to 52 mm. Compare with a pair that already fits you.
How do I know if sunglasses are too big for my face?
If they slide down your nose, the temples reach past the sides of your head, or the lenses rest on your cheeks, the frame is too big.
Can I wear oversized sunglasses with a small face?
Yes, if the frame is deep rather than wide. Check the total width first. Iga is 136 mm wide with tall lenses, so it gives an oversized look on a small face.
Which Corlin sunglasses are the smallest?
Jean and Todd have the narrowest lenses at 49 mm, followed by Alba and Lou at 50 mm. Iga is the narrowest frame in total width at 136 mm.
What bridge size is best for a small face?
A narrow bridge of about 17 to 19 mm usually sits best on a small nose. Louis has a 17 mm bridge, Jean 18 mm and Selma 19 mm.
Can I return sunglasses from Corlin?
Yes. Shipping is free, and you have 30 days to return sunglasses from Corlin, so you can order two sizes and compare them at home.