Oversized Glasses Frames for Every Face Shape
January 1, 2025 • 9:00 PM
Long gone are the days of limited glasses and unflattering frames. Now, you can rock frames as bold as you are. If you’re looking to make a fashion statement, oversized glasses frames can transform a basic look into a head-turner with ease.
They’re a style that can give anything from creative genius to Old Hollywood ingenue. No matter your vibe, there’s a pair of oversized frames for you. Not sure what flavor of “main character” you want to embody? Don’t fret — we’re here to help you pick your perfect pair.
The Pros and Cons of Oversized Frames
As with any style of frame, oversized glasses have pros and cons. While you may love the look aesthetically, there are things you should consider before committing to a pair:
What Are the Perks of Oversized Frames?
If you’re getting oversized prescription glasses, there’s one major upside. Your field of vision is limited to the size of your lenses. For the most part, this won’t really impact the functionality of your glasses. The exception is glasses on either end of the extreme in terms of size.
Tiny frames mean tiny lenses. This can limit your peripheral vision and leave you constantly adjusting to make sure you see clearly. That’s where oversized frames shine — large frames mean large lenses and a bigger field of vision. That said, if you only need reading glasses, oversized frames won’t offer much benefit.
On the other hand, if you have a strong prescription or need bifocal or progressive lenses, they may need to be a certain size to provide the proper correction. You’ll need large eyeglass frames to accommodate your prescription.
What Are the Downsides of Oversized Frames?
The larger size of oversized glasses frames offers vision benefits, but it also has some drawbacks.
Big frames can be heavy on your face. A heavy pair of glasses may be more likely to irritate your skin, and even if they don’t cause visible irritation, they can be uncomfortable to wear. This goes double if you have a strong prescription that calls for thicker lenses, which add to the weight.
Luckily, there are a few ways to minimize this issue. High-index lenses can make your prescription lenses thinner and less heavy, leading to a lighter overall feel. Rimless glasses are also a lighter alternative to full-rim glasses, so if oversized frames appeal to you sheerly for accessibility, that’s an option.
That said, if you like the glamorous look of bold, vibrant frames or even a classic tortoiseshell, you’ll want to stick with a lighter material. At Pair, many of our frames are made from cellulose acetate. That makes them lightweight yet durable, so you can have the oversized look you want without feeling weighed down.
Another potential issue with oversized glasses is fit. Often, oversized frames end up resting on your cheeks, which can cause discomfort and indents. It can even impact the angle of your lenses and lead to vision issues.
If your oversized eyeglasses touch your cheeks, it’s a sign they’re too big for your face. You’ll need to switch smaller frames or get nose pads installed (if they aren’t already) to help lift the frames from your face.
So… How Big Should You Go?
Now we’re asking the real questions. If you’re convinced that oversized frames are right for you aesthetically and functionally, the next step is finding the best fit for your face.
Oversized glasses frames are not one-size-fits-all. Not only do we all have different face shapes, we also have different face sizes. If you have a narrow face, then a pair of oversized glasses that look great on someone else might look way too big on you. If your glasses are too big for your face, they might fall off or cause some of the other fit issues we described above.
To avoid this, start by taking some time to figure out your ideal glasses measurements. If you typically wear a narrow frame size, you can likely get the oversized look with a pair of medium-sized glasses. But if you typically wear medium or wide glasses, you’ll need to opt for a wide frame size to get the same look.
8 Oversized Glasses Frames for Every Face Shape
Once you know your size and style, you’ll want to find your face shape. Your face shape helps you determine which frames will flatter and complement your features. After all, oversized glasses are all about serving up “main character energy” — you don’t want them to hide or swamp your look.
1. The Drew
Looking for glasses that give Clark Kent? The Drew has a boxy, rectangular shape that’s begging to be paired with our Superman Top Frames to reveal the real you.
The keyhole nose bridge makes them a comfy pick for anyone with a naturally low bridge, and the extra-wide fit is ideal for larger faces. The Drew’s rectangular silhouette is a flattering choice for triangular, oval, or round face shapes. The bold, structural shape balances out the curves of these naturally softer features.
2. The Quinn
The Quinn offers an oversized look even on larger faces. The shape is halfway between a round frame and a cat-eye frame, which creates a quirky vintage vibe without feeling too over-the-top. They’re the perfect balance: bold and statement-making but still classic.
The oversized, slightly winged silhouette is most flattering on oval, round, heart, diamond, and triangle faces.
3. The Murphy
Are you looking for frames that say you’re creative yet edgy, quirky yet ultra-cool? The Murphy frame is the perfect intersection of artsy and modern. It’ll give traditional looks a trendy edge and keep more eclectic styles grounded.
The square shape makes them one of the most flattering pairs of glasses for oval faces. But this shape also looks great on heart-shaped, triangle, and oblong faces. The Murphy features a wide fit, so they’re oversized on nearly every face size.
4. The Harper
Another cat-eye-inspired silhouette, The Harper is a modern interpretation of this retro style. The gently sloping top line juts out at the corners to give a subtle wink to the classic cat-eye.
The wide fit offers an oversized look on most faces. And like a true cat-eye frame, the Harper complements nearly every face shape. It’s the perfect pair for tying your hair back, swiping on some red lipstick, and pretending you’re in a French New Wave film.
5. The Jessie
If you love mid-century modern style, then you’ve just met your mod match. The Jessie has a thick top line and a wide nose bridge that makes them both bookish and stylish.
Pair them with a chocolate brown Top Frame, and they’ll complement the olive green, mustard yellow, and vintage earth tones in your mid-mod wardrobe. These rectangular eyeglass frames flatter round, oval, heart-shaped, triangle, and diamond faces, and the wide fit makes them a great choice for larger faces.
6. The Kirby
The Kirby is the narrowest of these wider-frame glasses. But on a smaller face, they’ll appear oversized, since glasses under 129 mm look average on small faces.
These frames are nerd-chic in the best way possible, and the square shape perfectly captures retro ‘70s style. Square glasses frames are some of the best glasses for round faces. They’re also oh-so flattering on oval and triangular faces.
7. The Wanda
For a flirty, feminine style, The Wanda puts a modern spin on a vintage classic. These cat-eye glasses have a lens width that’s slightly larger at the top of the frame than at the bottom. They will look about average on the average face, but oversized-chic on petite faces.
The shape draws attention up toward your eyes and flatters so many face shapes, including oval, square, triangular, and heart-shaped faces. Perhaps it’s because they look good on nearly everyone that The Wanda has become a perennial best seller.
8. The Otis
Round eyeglass framesare beloved by trendsetters, hipsters, and anyone who’s into something timelessly chic. Round glasses are a classic for a reason, and an oversized pair adds an extra bit of glam that really works with this frame shape.
The Otis frames are a cool round frame that will look oversized on narrow, petite faces. They have a high nose bridge that leaves your browline visible to accentuate your facial expressions. They’ll flatter the facial features of anyone with a square or triangular face shape.
The Bottom Line
At Pair Eyewear, you can get one pair of oversized glasses frames and create hundreds of bold, beautiful looks. Our snap-on Top Frames allow you to change the color or pattern of your glasses in seconds. Whether you need prescription eyeglasses, non-prescription blue light glasses, or oversized sunglasses, we have a Pair for you.
Big glasses are a bold statement that can even benefit your vision. Whatever your face shape and style, finding oversized frames that flatter you is easy with our Virtual Try-On. Check out our wide range of oversized glasses for every face shape today.
Sources:
Progressive vs Bifocal Lenses: Which Is Right For you? | Welia Health
Glasses Size Guide – How To Measure your Face and Frames | Vision Center