What kind of sunglasses suit a small face?

Sunglasses for small or petite faces work best with a narrow frame width, centered lenses and a bridge that holds the frame at eye level. Round sunglasses, ovals, cat eyes and soft squares all suit when the width is right, and adjustable nose pads help if frames rest on your cheeks.

What size are small sunglasses?

Small sunglasses usually have a narrower frame width than standard styles, measured straight across the front. At Quay, LOOP ME IN measures 130mm across, and most small optical frames in this collection measure 135mm to 137mm. Compare those numbers with a pair that already fits you.

What are tiny sunglasses called?

Tiny sunglasses are often called micro or mini sunglasses, a look that came back through 90s-inspired styling. Quay's SO NICHE is described as a 90s micro frame, a chic metal oval. Very small lenses make a strong style statement but give less coverage than a standard small frame.

How do I know if I need small sunglasses?

You probably need small sunglasses if standard frames extend past your temples, slide down your nose or make your face look narrower. Measure a pair that fits well and compare its frame width with the listing. Small frames that match that width will sit proportionally without looking borrowed.

Can I get prescription lenses in small frames?

Yes. The small optical frames in this collection are available with prescription lenses in Quay stores, where single vision and progressive options are offered. Very strong prescriptions can look thicker in any frame, which is why some styles carry recommended prescription ranges.

How durable are small frames?

Many small optical frames at Quay use a wire core through the arms and a custom five-barrel hinge, which helps them hold their shape with daily wear. Clean the lenses with a microfiber cloth, and every frame carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

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SMALL Sunglasses

Small-fit sunglasses and optical frames with narrow widths, built to sit proportionally on smaller faces.

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LOOP ME IN €28,95

A small frame is a design decision rather than a scaled-down afterthought. Our small fits start from a narrower front, so the arms meet the temples instead of flaring past them and the lenses sit centered on the eyes. The range spans sunglasses and optical eyewear, in round, oval and softly squared shapes, many in acetate, including tortoise colorways, with a wire core through the arms. Fit at the nose matters as much as width, which is why several small styles use adjustable nose pads, the same fit we use across our sunglasses for a low nose bridge. Every style lists its measurements, so the right small pair is a comparison rather than a guess.

What Makes Quay Small Frames Worth It

• Adjustable nose pads on select styles lift frames off the cheeks for a secure fit.

• Every sunglass lens carries 100% UV protection against UVA and UVB rays, whatever the tint.

• Acetate optical frames feature signature rivets, wire cores and five-barrel hinges.

• Designed in California and backed by a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

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• Narrow Sunglasses - Slim squares, rounds, cat eyes and a narrow aviator, several with polarized lenses to cut glare, all with narrower fronts for smaller faces.

• Medium Frames - Moderate-width sunglasses and optical frames, including medium versions of bestselling shapes like our signature shield.

• In-Store Prescription Frames - Acetate and metal optical frames available with prescription lenses in our stores, including single vision and progressive options.

Best Small Frames for...

The Smallest Faces

The best small sunglasses for the smallest faces keep the front narrow without shrinking the lens to nothing. LOOP ME IN is a pair of thin metal round sunglasses, 130mm across, with black-out lenses and adjustable nose pads.

Low Nose Bridges

The best small frames for a low nose bridge lift the lenses off the cheeks with adjustable pads. OFF SCRIPT Rx is an elevated round with a molded metal bridge and adjustable custom nose pads.

Everyday Prescription Glasses

The best small glasses for everyday prescription wear pair a narrow fit with a shape that suits most outfits. TRUST ME Rx is a soft everyday square in thin acetate with a five-barrel hinge.

A Sleek Oval Look

The best small frames for a sleek, minimal look lean on slim ovals that don't add bulk. THOUGHT SO Rx is a narrow oval in acetate, with coffee tortoise among its colorways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunglasses for small or petite faces work best with a narrow frame width, centered lenses and a bridge that holds the frame at eye level. Round sunglasses, ovals, cat eyes and soft squares all suit when the width is right, and adjustable nose pads help if frames rest on your cheeks.
Small sunglasses usually have a narrower frame width than standard styles, measured straight across the front. At Quay, LOOP ME IN measures 130mm across, and most small optical frames in this collection measure 135mm to 137mm. Compare those numbers with a pair that already fits you.
Tiny sunglasses are often called micro or mini sunglasses, a look that came back through 90s-inspired styling. Quay's SO NICHE is described as a 90s micro frame, a chic metal oval. Very small lenses make a strong style statement but give less coverage than a standard small frame.
You probably need small sunglasses if standard frames extend past your temples, slide down your nose or make your face look narrower. Measure a pair that fits well and compare its frame width with the listing. Small frames that match that width will sit proportionally without looking borrowed.
Yes. The small optical frames in this collection are available with prescription lenses in Quay stores, where single vision and progressive options are offered. Very strong prescriptions can look thicker in any frame, which is why some styles carry recommended prescription ranges.
Many small optical frames at Quay use a wire core through the arms and a custom five-barrel hinge, which helps them hold their shape with daily wear. Clean the lenses with a microfiber cloth, and every frame carries a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects.