Help finding glasses frames from women who need petite sizes?

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

I have a child's size head and a narrow bridge.
I've had the same frames for 15 years because I can't seem to find any that fit correctly.
I've even failed at kids frames.
I basically need something that has 130-135mm legs, overall width of like 125mm, 15mm bridge, 29mm lens height, and 50mm lens width.
I've been to multiple optical shops and they have nothing. Or they have kids ones but they are either still too big or the lenses are big which makes my cheeks push up on them.
Am I doomed to forever wear these same frames?1

 

[Marrila]

There are some optical shops that carry petite women sized glasses. Unfortunately it's often the more expensive places, not the bargain ones. You might Google petite women's glasses to start your search.

 

[Kooks and Bay Bay]

There are some optical shops that carry petite women sized glasses. Unfortunately it's often the more expensive places, not the bargain ones. You might Google petite women's glasses to start your search.

I did look at some of the more "bargain" places but for the most part I've been looking at local expensive optical shops were they carry the exprensive brands that I don't even care about and still notta. All I get is "small frames are out, here look at these frames. Oh they are falling off your face and the nose piece is in your eyeballs?. Sorry we don't have anything that will fit you."

 

[rlk]

I have the same issue when looking for glasses. I found the Warby Parker 'Daisy' frame in the narrow size fit well. They have some other narrow selections.

 

[Travel60]

Same issue. Since you know your numbers, maybe look online for frames then have the glass put in at your optical shop. I complained at my optical shop, and even bought online, until he got narrower ones.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I have a child's size head and a narrow bridge.
I've had the same frames for 15 years because I can't seem to find any that fit correctly.
I've even failed at kids frames.
I basically need something that has 130-135mm legs, overall width of like 125mm, 15mm bridge, 29mm lens height, and 50mm lens width.
I've been to multiple optical shops and they have nothing. Or they have kids ones but they are either still too big or the lenses are big which makes my cheeks push up on them.
Am I doomed to forever wear these same frames?1

I got mine at Sam's Club. Didn't set out to get kid's frames, but when I took my prescription in to get new glasses, the clerk said I had a small head and why didn't I check out the kid's frames. Bonus, they were doing a Buy one, get one on kid's glasses that week. So I got 2 pairs, win!

 

[LuvOrlando]

Costco has a decent selection, it can be random and fluctuate but worth looking. I think they'll let you look before joining with a guest pass type thing.

 

[TCRAIG]

Our local eyeglass shop at the optometrist carries some ‘junior’ size lines - I found a Fossil pair in navy and Candies in burgundy that fit my pea size head pretty good…

 

[loves to dive]

I got my pair at Lenscrafters. They are kid's frames and still look a little big for my face but fit me fine. I only wear them to drive so it's not that big of a deal if they don't look great. I also got a pair of prescription sunglasses (Kid's size) there.

 

[WDW Traveler]

I have the same issue with a very small face. I have had luck with kids glasses at JCPenney Optical. I get the wire frames and have never had a problem finding frames that didn't actually look like kid frames. I've found colored frames (purple, navy) and general gold, silver frames. And usually they are very reasonably priced (my lenses on the other hand are NOT lol), but they usually have specials for 2 for $90 or something similar.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

For me I've always had to do child sized glasses, mostly labeled at my eye doctor as "adult child". The current brand which sadly stopped making them was Flexon Junior (the nose bridge is very flexible which I liked). I've tried petite sized frames and they were still too large for me. It does limit my options in terms of style I mean a Crayola glasses were cool when I was younger but I don't want one as an adult. My current ones are muted purple, my previous ones were a muted blue (both of these the Flexon brand), previous ones I had were a Nautica brand with brown tones. I personally have always stuck with metal frames as I don't like plastic (though for sunglasses I use plastic but I don't wear those unless I have my contacts in).

Sadly my eye doctor has told me it's not good for me in particular to purchase online frames as my eyes need to be fitted in a shop, the astigmatism in one eye and the need to have the specific focal point be in the middle as much as possible make purchasing online not as feasible. Plus I always have to have the ear parts bent more to fit better on my face and ears and that requires heating up the ear part.

ETA: I'm actually due for new frames as I've had these for far more than the normal 2 years of the warranty but the current ones pre-insurance the frames themselves cost $220 I'm not sure if you find that expensive or not but normally the glasses before you apply anything to do with my prescription have run $180-$220.

 

[Imzadi]

Same issue. Since you know your numbers, maybe look online for frames then have the glass put in at your optical shop.

Yes, I ended up ordering from Zenni Optical online as even a 50mm wide frame is too wide. They had a few narrower frames.

https://www.zennioptical.com

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I also tend to purchase kid's frames for myself. In years past (pre pandemic) I have found good deals on comfortable kid's frames at Target and Walmart. Walmart especially seemed to have a good selection and the cost was also reasonable.

Just as an extra fyi for non prescription sunglasses in both kids and adult sizes, Dollar Tree always had a good selection. I hope this helps. Wishing everyone a good evening

 

[bcla]

Warby Parker was noted. They have multiple sizes as they design them and manufacture some frames. I got frames (and an eye exam) at one location where the service was excellent, starting with taking measurements.

https://www.warbyparker.com/more-widths

 

[ncfamwdw]

I have a child's size head and a narrow bridge.
I've had the same frames for 15 years because I can't seem to find any that fit correctly.
I've even failed at kids frames.
I basically need something that has 130-135mm legs, overall width of like 125mm, 15mm bridge, 29mm lens height, and 50mm lens width.
I've been to multiple optical shops and they have nothing. Or they have kids ones but they are either still too big or the lenses are big which makes my cheeks push up on them.
Am I doomed to forever wear these same frames?

I think you may find something at Warby Parker. They allow you to try out the glasses and all the sizes are listed for each frame.

 

[mommasita]

Our local eyeglass shop at the optometrist carries some ‘junior’ size lines - I found a Fossil pair in navy and Candies in burgundy that fit my pea size head pretty good…

I am 55, with a small frame and head, I have to purchase mine in the junior section also. I have only had luck with Ray Ban.

I always look longingly and try on everything that most women, can wear, but I look ridiculous lol.

 

[LKing]

Look for Kate Spade and Liz Claiborne frames. Both come in petite sizes.