Glasses for Men with Wide Faces: What Actually Works

As a man with a wide face, finding glasses for men with wide faces that don't look tiny or cause headaches was a real challenge. Here's what I learned works.

My Wide Face Reality

My face measures 150mm across, which is significantly wider than average. Standard men's frames (135-140mm) look comically small and squeeze my temples painfully.

The Right Size for Wide Faces

I need larger measurements:

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• Lens width: 56-58mm
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• Bridge: 19-20mm
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• Temple length: 145-150mm
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• Total frame width: 145-150mm
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Frame Styles That Work

For wide faces, I found these styles work best:

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• Rectangular frames - Balance face width
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• Bold, substantial frames - Proportionate to my face
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• Wider temples - Distribute pressure better
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• Horizontal emphasis - Works with my face shape
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What Doesn't Work

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• Standard or small frames - look tiny
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• Narrow styles - emphasize width
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• Delicate frames - get lost on my face
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Where to Shop

I specifically search for "large frame glasses for men" or "wide fit." Online retailers often have better selection than stores.

Don't settle for frames that almost fit. The right size exists - you just need to be selective.