Step 1: Know Your Face Width
Before you look at any frame, the single most important measurement is your face width. This is the distance from one temple to the other at the widest point of your face, usually across the cheekbones.
As a general guide:
- Narrow: Under 135mm
- Medium: 135–145mm
- Wide: Over 145mm
The frame width of the sunglasses you choose should closely match this measurement. A frame that’s too narrow will pinch; too wide and it will sit loosely and shift around.
Step 2: Prioritise Nose Pad Height
This is the measurement that most people overlook — and it’s the one that matters most for a low nose bridge.
The nose pad height determines where the frame rests on your face. For a lower nose bridge, you need a nose pad height of at least 11mm to 13mm. Anything lower and the frame won’t have a proper anchor point — it will continue to slide down no matter how well everything else fits.
Most standard frames have nose pad heights of 8–10mm, designed for higher nose bridges. Asian Fit frames are specifically engineered with taller nose pads.
Step 3: Check the DBL (Distance Between Lenses)
The DBL is the gap between the two lenses at the bridge. A smaller DBL means the bridge of the frame sits closer together, which works better for a flatter nasal profile.
For Asian faces, a DBL of 15–21mm tends to work best. Standard Western frames often have a DBL of 18–25mm, which results in the frame sitting too wide across the face and dropping down as a result.
Step 4: Do the Smile Test
One of the most overlooked aspects of sunglass fit for Asian faces is cheek clearance. Because of a fuller mid-face structure, the lower edge of a lens can sit right on the cheekbone — and when you smile, it can press in, smudge the lens, or actually push the frame up and off your nose.
When trying on frames, smile naturally. Check whether the lower edge of the lens makes contact with your cheeks. A small clearance gap is ideal — the frame should hover just above the cheekbones even in full expression.
Step 5: Choose the Right Frame Style for Your Face Shape
Frame shape matters too, though it’s more about proportion than any strict “rule.” Some general guidance:
- Cat eye: Flattering on most face shapes; the upward flick draws the eye upward and elongates the face.
- Wayfarer: Versatile and classic; works particularly well on medium-width faces.
- Rectangle / Square: Great for rounder face shapes; adds definition and structure.
- Oval: A softer, rounder shape that suits narrower faces particularly well.
The Studio Yuvara Heritage Collection includes all of these silhouettes — each available in multiple colours and all fit-tested for Asian facial proportions.
What to Avoid
A few things to watch out for when shopping:
- Frames with very tall lenses if you have fuller cheeks — the lower edge is more likely to make contact.
- Very lightweight frames without proper nose pad structure — they tend to slide more easily.
- Frames labelled as “one size fits all” — they almost never do.
Finding sunglasses that fit is not about luck or patience. It’s about knowing what you’re looking for. Browse the Studio Yuvara Heritage Collection and use our face sizing guide to find your perfect pair.
