Guide to Picking Sunglasses for Large Heads

Great sunglasses are comfortable without sacrificing style points. SPY creates sunglasses for all head sizes, and we’ve got 5 Simple Rules to follow to find your next pair of sunnies. Check out our guide below and see some of our favorite styles by SPY.

The 5 Rules for Proper Fitting Sunglasses

1. Sunglasses frame width = width of your face – It doesn’t look right if they’re too big or small. Aside from screwing up the fit, it can make you look bug-eyed and just plain ridiculous.
2. Eyelashes don’t touch the lenses – Nobody ever gets used to the feeling of their eyelashes smashing up against the lenses. Ever had someone encroach on your space on the bus? Your eyelashes will thank us later.
3. Eyebrows slightly peak behind the frame – Think of this as a style choice. People like the ability to read your expression. If your eyebrows are hidden behind the frame, you’re basically telling everyone you don’t give a damn. We approve—oversized sunglasses are boss when you DGAF.
4. Ample coverage – The lenses need to cover your eyes. Never sacrifice 100% UV protection and being able to see for lenses that can’t keep your eyes safe from the sun.
5. Fit = Comfort
   1. Bridge fit – Sunglasses sit comfortably on your nose without pushing down and leaving divots when you take them off
   2. Temple fit – The temples shouldn’t feel like they’re drilling into your skull. That’s a headache waiting to happen
   3. Balanced Frame – The weight of the frame should be distributed evenly from the frame to the temples for all day wear and comfort

SPY Sunglasses for Women with Large Faces

Discover the best of SPY’s sunglasses for women with large faces. From the butterfly sunglass silhouettes of the Fiona, to the universally flattering teardrop aviator shape of the Whistler, you’ll find a pair of SPYs you’re sure to love. Get a taste of SPY’s styles for women.

The Fiona

• 6-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses
• Smooth 3-barrel hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 63 – 13 – 130

The Cliffside

• Stainless steel & handmade acetate construction
• Spring hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 56 – 17 – 145

The Whistler

• Lightweight monel alloy & handmade acetate construction
• 6-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses
• Smooth and sturdy 5-barrel hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 58 – 14 – 140

SPY Sunglasses for Men with Large Heads

Got a large brain-case that needs a sick pair of shades to match? SPY’s got it all. From the tough as nails active lifestyle, Helm 2, to the classic wrap of the General, every frame is injected with a bit of attitude and American know-how. SPY sunglasses are bolder, boasting the best lenses on the market. Make a statement with SPY men’s sunglasses.

The Helm 2

• Constructed from virtually indestructible Grilamid®
• Double injection rubber on the inside temple tips
• 6-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses
• 5-barrel hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 57 – 19 – 145

The Cyrus

• Durable propionate frame
• 6-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses
• Sturdy 5-barrel hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 58 – 17 – 145

The Flynn

• Constructed from virtually indestructible Grilamid®
• 4-base polycarbonate ARC® lens
• High-quality, long-lasting pin hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 134 – 00 – 140

The Rocky

• Constructed from virtually indestructible Grilamid®
• 8×4-base polycarbonate toric lenses for optical superiority
• 100% UV protection
• Small openings on each temple for easy leash attachment
• High-quality pin hinges
• Frame Dimensions: 64 – 15 – 130

The Haight 2

• Constructed from virtually indestructible Grilamid®
• 6-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses
• Sturdy, smooth 5-barrel hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 56 – 19 – 145

The General

• Constructed from virtually indestructible Grilamid®
• 8-base polycarbonate ARC® lenses for superior optical performance
• High-quality, long-lasting pin hinges
• 100% UV protection
• Frame Dimensions: 66 – 17 – 125

SPY HAPPY Lens – Better Than Polarized

We’ll cut to the chase. The HAPPY Lens is the best lens on the market. It features 100% UV blockage and filters out the bad high energy visible (HEV) blue light while letting in the good rays of long-wave blue light. Coupled with color and contrast enhancement, you’ll be seeing better with a smile on your face. The HAPPY Lens give you another reason to play out in the sun.

Give the HAPPY Lens a try. It’ll be the only lens you’ll ever want in your sunglasses ever again.

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